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Lifestyle Letter

Fall into October OCTOBER 2017

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he changing of the colors from vibrant, summery greens to autumnal yellows, rusty oranges and dark reds.

The shorter days spent at school and outside and the cooled-off weather after those dreaded dog days of summer.

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The smell and crunch of freshly-fallen leaves, the taste of warm apple cider and perfect pumpkin pastries—so much pumpkin.

The windows-open Saturday football days and the chili-inthe-Crock-Pot Sunday football afternoons.

Stephanie Hower, McCoy Worthington CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Melissa Lynn Photography, Robb Vann Photography

The commencement of all of these wonderful things can only mean one thing: fall is in the air.

And here at Billings Lifestyle, we’re ready for some of the best things this season has to offer: coffee, beer, comfort food and sports.

Whether you’re enjoying nachos at a game, coffee from your cafe of choice or beer from your go-to sports bar, we hope you feel festive this fall with all of the great food, sports and drinks to be found.

Here’s to hoping October’s issue of Billings Lifestyle gets you in the autumnal spirit and continues to inspire you with our great, local articles connecting you with the Billings community.

Have a spooky October. We’ll see you around.

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October 2017

Departments

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Around Town

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Tech Savvy

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Culinary Creations

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Trend Setter

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Food & Wine

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Local’s Choice

12 Insta-Inspire

Must-Follow Social Media Accounts for Local Sports

17 Picking the Perfect Coffee Bean

Pairing Coffee with Food "Soul Mates"

30 From the Desk to the Stands

Workday Appropriate, Game Day Ready

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN THE NILE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY The

Northern

International

Livestock

Exposition (NILE) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. The Nile Stock Show & Rodeo takes place at MetraPark from October 14 through October 21, and this annual event provides education and fun for the entire family.

The NILE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and embracing the Western way of life through the promotion of livestock, youth education and respect for Western ag culture. Hundreds of exhibitors from across the region and 38 different states bring livestock to show and sell. Hundreds of horses are also used in competitions and sold that week. The NILE has a long-standing tradition of top-notch rodeo performances, and the weeklong event includes four nights of rodeo, so buckle up and strap on your boots because the NILE Rodeo is ready and waiting for you!

Please visit TheNile.org or MetraPark.com for more information.

SECOND CHANCES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is having their fall gala “Second Chances for Companion Animals” on October 7 at the Northern Hotel. This will be an evening of celebration with great food, a “Black Box Music Event” by Wes Urbaniak and an opportunity to learn about the amazing services this great organization brings to our community for all companion animals and their people. A silent auction will showcase original work of up-and-coming artists along with lots of other fun and wonderful auction items. An exciting, mysterious piece of artwork will be completed during the Black Box Event and presented as one of the live auction items. Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter wants to thank you for your years of trust and support for this evening of celebration, conversation, music and, oh yes, a little bit of fundraising. For tickets and more information, go to YVAS.org.

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Tech Savvy

INSTA-INSPIRE MUST-FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR LOCAL SPORTS ARTICLE MCCOY WORTHINGTON

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ooking for some top-notch local sports programs to follow on social media? From the baseball diamond to the court and everywhere in between, Billings has a wealth of options when it

comes to instant access to the best local athletics content. Whether you’re a fan looking for score updates, searching for the latest local sports stories or just interested in scoping out some great images, here are the channels to follow for your local sports fix.

Photo courtesy of Billings Mustangs Baseball

Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports

MSU Billings Men's Soccer Twitter, @MSUBMSoc Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports

MSU Billings Volleyball, @MSUBVB Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports CONTINUED >

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Tech Savvy

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MSU Billings Baseball, Twitter @MSUBBaseball Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports MSU Billings Women’s Soccer Twitter, @MSUBWSOC Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports

MSU Billings Women’s Basketball Twitter, @MSUBWBBMSU Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports

MSU Billings Men’s Basketball Twitter, @MSUBMBB Photo courtesy of MSUB Sports

INSTAGRAM

MSU Billings General Athletics, @MSUBSports—The official Instagram account for all Billings Yellowjacket sports features updates, images, stories and great moments in Yellowjacket sports.

Billings Mustangs Baseball, @BillingsMustangsBaseball—The official Instagram account of the Billings Mustangs highlights players, gives game day updates and showcases the latest info on the team and players.

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Culinary Creations

FOUR ROASTS FROM ROCK CREEK Rock Creek Coffee Roasters offers a variety of roasts from around the globe. Joel selected four of his favorites and paired them with their food “soul mates."

“Quite a few blogs pair dark roasted coffees, like Sumatra, with a chocolate,” he says. “The sous chef at the Northern thought that might be a little overwhelming, so my selections reflect their input.”

COSTA RICA SANTA ELENA – Red Creek Coffee

PICKING THE PERFECT COFFEE BEAN

berry topping.

PAIRING COFFEE WITH FOOD "SOUL MATES"

SUMATRA MANDHELING – Coming in right behind

Roasters' best-selling coffee. Medium roast with citrus notes and a buttery mouth feel.

MAIN DISH: Salmon DESSERT: Beignets ETHIOPIAN ARDI – Light to medium roast that is

berry good. It has a juicy mouthfeel and more than a hint of strawberries.

MAIN DISH: Chicken DESSERT: New York cheesecake with or without

the Santa Elena is this dark roasted Sumatra. It’s a heavy body, dark roasted coffee with chocolate and

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER

earthy notes.

PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

MAIN DISH: Big, juicy steak DESSERT: Tiramisu

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f you thought coffee was just a morning pick-me-up, get ready to expand your culinary knowledge and treat your taste buds to a world

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Joel wants to keep this one a

of flavors. We are far beyond the days when regular or decaf were

secret. Papua New Guinea is a cult classic. It doesn’t

your only options.

carry the cachet of other regions, but this medium roast

Joel Gargaro, owner/roaster and self-proclaimed coffee geek at

coffee with chocolate cherry notes is a staff favorite.

Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, believes “Coffee pairing is a lot like wine

MAIN DISH: Duck or pork tenderloin

pairing—same principles, just less grapes.”

DESSERT: Chocolate cake

Experts have determined that coffee has around 800 detectable flavor characteristics, more than twice the number of wine. These complex tastes may be difficult to discern for the average coffee drinker, yet even an untrained palate will benefit from proper pairings.

Joel breaks coffee into three simple groups: acidic, fruity and bittersweet. Here are a few of his pairing suggestions for these main coffee types to help you accentuate your brew.

• Acidity refers to a sharp, bright aftertaste. This is often present with coffees that have citrus notes. Acidic coffees pair well with fatty foods such as pastries and muffins.

• A variety of coffees have fruity overtones, yet are not acidic. For example, Ethiopian coffees are known for their distinct berry flavors. Fruity coffee pairs well with bitter foods such as dark chocolate.

• Bittersweet refers to a strong, desirable taste sensation.

Bittersweet coffee pairs well with creamy desserts and beef.

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Culinary Creations

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Beignets A traditional New Orleans recipe.

YIELD: 4 DOZEN PREP: 25 MINUTES + CHILLING COOK: 5 MINUTES PER BATCH

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 ounce package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110 F to 115 F) 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 4-1/2 cups self-rising flour Oil for deep-fat frying Powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, sugar, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.

2. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle. Cut into 2-inch squares.

4. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry squares, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

5. Roll warm beignets in powdered sugar.

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Tiramisu Italian decadence.

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS PREP: 25 MINUTES CHILL: 2 HOURS

INGREDIENTS 6 egg yolks 3 tablespoons sugar 1 pound mascarpone cheese 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled 2 teaspoons dark rum 24 packaged ladyfingers 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined.

2. In a small shallow dish, add remaining espresso and rum. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for only 5 seconds.

(If soaked too long they will fall apart.) Place the soaked ladyfinger on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

3. Spread evenly 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.

4. Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.

5. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings for garnish.

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LOCAL JOE A Taste of the Area’s Best Coffee Shops ARTICLE MCCOY WORTHINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY ROBB VANN PHOTOGRAPHY

BIG SKY COFFEE ROASTERS 1939 Grand Ave. | 406.245.5253 Facebook.com/BigSkyCoffeeRoasters Serving local coffee in an intimate setting, Big Sky Coffee Roasters’ shop stands out as a cozy, quaint spot to take in coffee within a personal setting. The shop is family-owned and operated, and works to build a community within its close quarters.

The space is decorated with postcards from customers, who are offered a free drink for each postcard sent to the shop. Big Sky Roasters specializes in building relationships, providing a comfortable space and delivering quality unique roasts, getting their beans from the same families of farmers for more than two decades. They have a wholesale roasting company where customers can design their own blends, and they host coffee tastings where patrons can explore coffee’s hidden flavors.

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LOCAL JOE (CON TI N UED)

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2 EBON COFFEE COLLECTIVE

2712 Second Ave. N. | 406.431.4522 EbonCoffeeCollective.com First opened in an effort to bring high-quality, specialty coffee from Montana and nationally to the local area, Ebon is a multiroaster that specializes in local coffee and single-origin offerings. A community-focused shop tucked into Billings’ downtown area, Ebon collaborates with its neighbors, Montana Gallery, to put on storytelling events and live music. The shop sports a hip, modish vibe and makes pastries in-house. They also work to incentivize recycling and waste reduction through their unique Mason jar program, where customers can return 10 jars for a free drink, minimizing waste or use of less environmentally-friendly cups. Ebon also holds Waffle Sundays, where they feature a different sweet and savory option every week.

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LOCAL JOE (CON TI N UED)

ROCK CREEK COFFEE ROASTERS 124 N. Broadway | 406.896.1600 RockCreekCoffee.com With big, wide-open windows looking into the heart of downtown, Rock Creek Coffee Roasters houses the vibes of downtown Billings in a bright, modern setting. The shop, located smack dab

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in the center of downtown, features hardwood floors, polished wood furniture and a giant coffee roaster on-site. In addition to attracting an eclectic range of downtown customers, Rock Creek Coffee focuses on creating quality coffee.

The shop handcrafts coffee and even roasts small batches at its Billings location. They also offer a wide variety of single-origin coffees, an assortment of teas and other specialty beverages.

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ESPRESSO M A C C H I AT O 1/3 CUP ESPRESSO 1/3 CUP MILK FOAM

AMERICANO 1/3 CUP ESPRESSO 2/3 CUP FILTERED WATER

CAPPUCCINO 1/3 CUP ESPRESSO 1/3 CUP STEAMED MILK 1/3 CUP MILK FOAM

CAFFE MOCHA 1/3 CUP ESPRESSO 1/6 CUP CHOCOLATE SYRUP 1/3 CUP STEAMED MILK TOPPED W/ WHIPPED CREAM

C A F F E L AT T E 1/3 CUP ESPRESSO 1/3 CUP HOT MILK TOPPED W/ MILK FOAM

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MOAV COFFEE HOUSE 2501 Montana Ave. | 406.672.4784 MoavCoffee.com

MoAV Coffee House is all about creating a unique-

ly-crafted experience, and that goes for its coffee selection as well. Specializing in brew methods, coffee profiling and building local relationships, the shop features open space, electronic outlets suspended from the ceiling and contemporary, gallery-style décor that echoes authenticity and design to all of its guests. In turn, the group’s beverage options reflect this same balance of customized quality. Their specialty offerings include Huckleberry Roasters, locally-brewed coffee flavors, a wide selection of craft tea and locally-baked pastries.

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LOCAL JOE (CON TI N UED)

MAZEVO COFFEE ROASTERS + ESPRESSO BAR

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819 Grand Ave. | 2719 First Ave. N. 406.534.6625 | MazevoCoffee.com Created in part to combat human trafficking in impoverished countries, Mazevo Coffee Roasters & Espresso Bar hopes to generate enough of a demand for coffee beans to battle injustice in developing nations. In Billings, customers can enjoy a variety of classic coffee and specialty selections within a trendy, modern shop. The coffee house's laid-back setting features high-top tables and comfortable, contemporary furniture. The roaster was founded just a few years ago and is run through a group called LiveHisLove. Mazevo Coffee Roasters & Espresso also works to fulfill its mission of seeking justice by helping fund microloans to impoverished people of Guatemala.

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Life, like each changing season, runs in cycles, especially if you end up taking care of a parent who raised you.

One of the most important things we can do for our aging parents is help them with the transition and change into the season of life when they might need more assistance. Challenges can arise during the fall and winter months, but caregivers and family members can offer support that gives seniors the right perspective to handle the transition and change. Here are some of the things you can do to help your aging loved one have an easier transition into the colder months of the year:

Talk About the Changes

Be Prepared

Family Gatherings

Discuss the change openly, and encourage talk about the challenges that are about to present themselves. This openness and acknowledgment can ease the transition considerably, especially during the fall and winter months.

Make sure they are prepared for the appropriate season. Ensure extra blankets are always around and that your loved one is prepared to handle the temperature changes. Have a plan for snow removal, grocery shopping, taking out the garbage, and making sure the home is properly winterized.

This time of the year can be a lonely time, but it’s also the time of year families have many gatherings surrounding the holiday season.

Make sure your senior gets a chance to take part in the celebrations and enjoy time with loved ones. Seniors have a more difficult time enduring the cold weather, so these gathering are extra special. Start planning these gatherings now to give them something to look forward too.

Trend Setter

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Food & Wine

WHAT’S

BREWING? DISCOVERING THE ART OF TEA

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BLACK TEA

GREEN TEA

• Made from fully fermented Camellia sinen-

• Made from unfermented Camellia

sis leaves

sinensis leaves

• Retains its flavor for several years.

• Different varieties of green tea are produced

• Black tea is processed using either the or-

depending on the variety of Camellia sinensis

thodox method or CTC (crush, tear, curl). The

used, growing conditions, horticultural meth-

CTC method involves the mincing of weath-

ods and time of harvest.

ered tea leaves.

• Processing starts by soaking green tea

• Black tea is often blended with other plants

leaves in an alcohol solution.

to create different varities. Earl Grey tea is

• Higher-quality green teas are steeped at

black tea blended with bergamot oil.

cooler temperatures and for a shorter amount

• Suggested health benefits of black tea in-

of time than lower-quality green teas.

clude reducing atherosclerosis (clogged ar-

• Traditional Chinese and Indian medicines

teries), lowering the risk of heart attack and

use green tea extracts for a variety of health

cardiovascular disease and may also aid in

benefits: as a stimulant, a diuretic, an astrin-

lowering the risk for diabetes, high cholester-

gent and to improve heart health.

ol and kidney stones.

SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME

SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME

3-5 minutes at 206 F

3 minutes at 180-185 F

WHITE TEA

OOLONG TEA

• There isn’t a universally-accepted definition

• Made from partially fermented leaves, buds

of what white tea is, but it is essentially young

and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant

or unprocessed tea.

• Different styles vary widely in flavor—flavors

• Produces very pale green or yellow-

range from sweet and fruit to woody to green

colored liquor.

and fresh.

• No processing occurs—white tea is general-

• The process involves withering the plant

ly just plucked and allowed to wither dry.

under the sun and allowing it to oxidize.

• There are different classifications of white

• Leaves are formed into two distinct styles:

tea including Bai Hao Yi Zhen (Silver Nee-

rolled into long curly leaves or wrap-curled

dle), Bai Mudan (White Peony), Gong Mei

into small beads with tails.

(Tribute Eyebrow) and Shoumei (Noble,

• Suggested health benefits of oolong tea

Long Life Eyebrow).

include boosting metabolism, lowering

• A study suggests white tea acts as an an-

cholesterol, increasing mental awareness,

tioxidant agent and may reduce the risk of

aiding digestion, preventing osteoporosis

premature aging.

and more.

SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME

SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME

1-3 minutes at 175-185 F

3-5 minutes at 185-206 F

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ARTICLE MCCOY WORTHINGTON | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBB VANN PHOTOGRAPHY

KEVIN WOODIN’S

TOP 5 SPORTS MOMENTS

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ith more than 30 years of coaching experience, coach Kevin Woodin has seen success as a leader at both the high school and collegiate

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level. He has taught and coached at Montana State University Billings for more than a decade and is currently the head coach of the

Yellowjacket women’s basketball team, standing as the winningest coach in school history. He’s also the head coach of MSUB’s men’s and

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women’s golf teams. Here are some top coaching moments from his career.

BUILDING A LEGACY

In 2003, Woodin led a talented Billings West girl’s bas-

ketball team to the program’s first-ever state championship victory. After a back-and-forth battle, his team upset

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY

With two key starters plagued with season-ending

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injuries, Woodin’s 2013-2014 MSU Billings women’s basketball team faced an uphill battle.

top-ranked Hellgate to become the first-ever Billings West girl’s basketball team to win a state championship.

In addition to being a historic accomplishment, the moment was redemptive, as the Bears had lost a nail-

As great coaches often do, he ral-

biter in the state championship game one year prior. His

lied his team to a Great Northwest

team would go on to win the next season’s state champi-

Athletic

onship and cap a perfect 23-0 season.

Conference

champi-

onship and advanced to the national tournament’s Sweet 16.

The special group fell just short of the national championship, finishing the season in a close regional championship game.

A HISTORICAL UPSET WIN

In 1993, Woodin was coach of the

boy’s basketball team at O’Dea High School in Seattle. Before ’93, O’Dea had the most state tournament appearances in

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH VERSATILITY

A leader known for his versatility, Woodin has

also had great coaching moments on the links.

As the coach of O’Dea’s golf team, he guided the school to its first-ever Metro golf championship in 1990. Years later, he coached a West High

golf squad, which included his son, to a state championship win and AA scoring record.

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SUCCESS BEYOND THE PLAYING ARENA

Coach Woodin’s greatest moments

Washington state history but

extend well beyond the court or the golf

had never won a state cham-

course. In addition to success in the sport-

pionship. That year, Woodin

ing arena, his MSUB women’s basketball

helped the team, ranked fifth

program has seen every player for the

in the district, sneak into the

last 13 years go on to receive a degree.

state tournament. From there,

Woodin’s teams have finished in the

his underdog squad made a

top three academically every year

jaw-dropping run, ultimately winning

they have competed in the GNAC,

the 1992-93 Washington Class AA State Championship.

and his squads have finished in the top 25 nationally in overall team GPA for eight of the last 10 seasons.

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