Jeris Manning’s first taste of pastry work came in grade school during a science experiment. He placed portions of banana bread, cookies and a Rice Krispy treat he baked on a walkway to see which one the ants would swarm to. Twenty four hours later, he returned to find all three untouched. Still working to find the ants’ approval, Manning worked as pastry chef at the Ranch Club in Missoula and most recently, Lilac Restaurant in Billings. The ‘ant-idote” for your sweet tooth is one of Manning’s treats.
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