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Saskia Boogman, Stephanie Hower, Jeff Lethert, Nicolette Martin, Liz Petit
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Aaron Waller
SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG! As the last dredges of winter make their way out, and we can finally begin to stop and smell the roses, it’s also a good time to remind ourselves to take the time to appreciate our beautiful planet. While April 22 is Earth Day, here at Billings Lifestyle, we are celebrating the planet all month long with our “Eco” issue. Here in this issue, we highlight the people and places in our community who are committing to keeping this planet beautiful—from local farms using sustainable practices and eco-friendly organizations giving back to the community to farmto-table restaurants focused on local ingredients to fuel-efficient vehicles for sale at local dealerships.
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But, you don’t have to be a farmer or business owner to do your part. Shop at the local farmers market and support local growers, visit local businesses who create
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018
FEATURES 12 SCRaP Billings Keeping Art Accessible and Affordable for All
16 Traditionally Sweet + Locally Sourced Lamb Burger with Rhubarb Chutney and Brie
20 Better Beef Aspen Island Ranch Commits to Producing Certified Organic, Grass-Fed Beef
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Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Giving Back
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Culinary Creations
26 DIY 30 Water & Woods 34 Driver’s Notebook 36 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice
AROUND TOWN In her most recent role, Williams worked for A.D. Creative Group for the past nine years. She is currently a board member and marketing chair for Arts Without Boundaries. The Billings Depot is a nonprofit wedding and special event center and is the original passenger train station built by the Great Northern Railroad in 1909. It has been rated one of the top 100 venues in the United States and voted the top place to have a wedding five years in a row by Montana residents. For more information, visit BillingsDepot.org.
Photo by Louis Habeck, Louis Habeck Photography
LILAC CHEF NAMED JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALIST
MSU Billings achieved a 4 percent increase in headcount enrollment for the spring 2018 semester compared to spring 2017 semester. At its official
Jeremy Engebretson, chef and owner of Lilac, has
15th class-day count, 4,299 students are enrolled,
been named a semifinalist for the 2018 Best Chef:
up from 4,122 students in the spring 2017 semes-
Northwest award by the James Beard Foundation. The
ter. This is the highest student headcount for a
2018 James Beard Awards Gala will take place on
spring semester achieved in three years. Of the
Monday, May 7, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
4,299 students, 2,691 are at University Campus, and
Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards
1,608 are with City College.
recognize culinary professionals for excellence and
When comparing spring 2018 semester to spring
achievement in their fields and furthers the founda-
2017 semester, City College increased enrollment
tion’s mission to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs
by 14.4 percent, while University Campus had a
and other leaders making America's food culture more
decrease of less than 1 percent.
delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone. This
When compared to spring 2017 semester, spring
year's awards were selected from a list of more than
2018 semester enrollment data shows the number
20,000 online entries. The prestigious group of semi-
of students in science and health majors is increas-
finalists in 21 categories represents a wide range of
ing, the highest number of in-state students in three
culinary talent, from exceptional chefs and dining des-
years at 89 percent, 56.4 percent of students are
tinations nationally and in 10 different regions across
from Yellowstone County, a 21 percent increase
the U.S., to the best new restaurants, outstanding bar
in Hispanic students on both campuses, Native
programs, bakers and rising star chefs 30 or younger.
American enrollment is up 15 percent at University
Lilac, located at 2515 Montana Ave., describes itself
Campus and the number of female students at City
as "local, from scratch, responsible cooking. Modern American food with a fistful of approachability." Engebretson is also serving as executive chef-in-residence of the Petroleum Club.
College is up 20.5 percent. The Dual Enrollment program played an important role in improving spring 2018 semester enrollment. The number of high school students taking
For more information on Lilac, visit LilacMT.com.
college-level credit classes through the High
For a full list of semifinalists and more information on
School Connections and University Connections
the James Beard Foundation, visit JamesBeard.org.
programs grew 48 percent for spring 2018 semes-
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAKES THE HELM AT BILLINGS DEPOT Michelle Williams has taken over as executive director of Billings Depot as of March 1. She replaces Jennifer Mercer, who has served in the role for the past seven years. 8
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ter. There are 611 high school students enrolled for spring 2018 semester, compared to 413 for spring 2017 semester. The program has grown 122 percent when looking at two-year enrollment (spring over spring).
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CITY COLLEGE STUDENTS REFINISH PARK CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCK Eight students in the Collision Repair and Refinishing class at City College at MSU Billings worked during the fall 2017 semester to restore a Type 4 wildland truck for the Park City Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department purchased the truck in Washington to upgrade its fleet of wildland trucks but determined it needed a new paint job. Instructor Steve Wodrich had a smalltown connection to the Park City Volunteer Fire Department and got the ball rolling for the class to restore the truck. He obtained approval from City College’s advisory board and approached community partners for donations to keep costs of the project down. They presented the newly restored fire truck to the Park City Volunteer Fire Department at a reception in February. The reception recognized the staff and students involved in this service-learning project, Park City Volunteer Fire Department and community partners on the project, and unveiled the fire truck. The class worked on the truck for two months. During the project, students learned about the much larger scale of tasks that it takes to restore a truck of this size. They gained experience in planning, time management and spraying of a larger vehicle. This project was a service learning opportunity where students gained real-life skills and gave back to the community. The fire truck is a Type 4 wildland truck complete with four-wheel drive, which is something that other trucks in the fleet don’t have. While being rugged, it also carries an 800-gallon water supply and can haul five fire personnel. It will be used for wildland firefighting and will be the second vehicle in command for vehicle accidents. This project was made possible with community support from Billings area businesses including Denny Menholt Frontier Chevrolet, AA Truck Collision, Carstar Auto Body Specialists, Hanks Auto Body and Duck’s Painting Shop.
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GIVING BACK
ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY AARON WALLER
SCRaP Billings KEEPING ART ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL SINCE 2015, SHARE CREATE REUSE AND PROMOTE (SCRAP) HAS PROVIDED BILLINGS WITH A UNIQUE AND HEARTFELT CREATIVE ART CENTER. David McCauley, head of marketing and development, believes SCRaP to be "that place where artistic abilities can be explored and encouraged, to keep art accessible and affordable for all, the space for a creative community to develop, shared resources to help others become sustainable in their passion and to help everyone who visits succeed." Through donations, SCRaP can offer creative minds the supplies and space they need to create art without limitations. In just two short years, the organization has made an impact throughout the Billings community, including the SCRaPpin SMART program to address the needs of the school system;
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providing summer art programs for the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and Billings Parks and Recreation; partnering with Riverstone Health on Healthy by Design South Side Community Awareness; and working with HRDC to provide jobs and skills to families and youth in need. By increasing awareness and establishing new connections, SCRaP hopes to continue its efforts to offer more classes and continue its growth.
“When we have the privilege and ability to enrich a person’s life, we not only make an impact, we can make change for generations to come; we find a way to do it because it is our responsibility.” This is the SCRaP “Why.”
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CULINARY CREATIONS
ARTICLE SASKIA BOOGMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY AARON WALLER
TRADITIONALLY SWEET
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LOCALLY SOURCED LAMB BURGER WITH RHUBARB CHUTNEY AND BRIE
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CHEF CHRISTINE BURLEY JOINED THE STAFF OF CARAMEL COOKIE WAFFLES AS THEIR PASTRY CHEF IN LATE 2017. This recipe, a collaboration between Christine and the restaurant’s head chef, Richard Boggs, combines traditionally sweet ingredients with locally sourced lamb. “My husband was raised on a sheep ranch near Broadus,” Christine says. “This recipe utilizes fresh ground lamb from his family’s ranch—a protein so prevalent in this part of Montana.” This burger also features a seasonal Montana flavor not usually found in savory preparations: rhubarb. “While it’s reserved for desserts, rhubarb works really well when used elsewhere,” Richard notes. “Don’t be afraid to experiment with this unique seasonal flavor."
LAMB BURGER
WITH RHUBARB CHUTNEY AND BRIE I N G R E D IENTS FOR RHUBARB CHUTNEY + 2 cups fresh rhubarb + 2 tablespoons brown sugar + 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce + 1 tablespoon butter + 1 teaspoon lemon zest + 1 teaspoon ginger + 1 teaspoon thyme + ½ cup water
I N G R E D IENTS FOR BURGER + 1 pound ground lamb + 1/4 pound bacon + Brie cheese + 4 buns of your choice
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DIRECTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients for chutney in a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. Grind or finely chop bacon and combine with ground lamb. Form four patties. 3. Sear patties over medium-high heat until crisp on each side. Use care not to overcook; lamb is best served medium-rare. 4. Toast buns before assembling burgers by placing a patty, chutney and slice of brie on each bun.
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ASPEN ISLAND RANCH COMMITS TO PRODUCING CERTIFIED ORGANIC, GRASS-FED BEEF CATTLE RANCHING IS A WAY OF LIFE IN EASTERN MONTANA. Sprawling fields of grazing cows are a common sight on the two-lane highways surrounding Billings. In many ways, Aspen Island Ranch seems just another extension of a quintessential Montana tradition—until you meet Mark and Dr. Jane Smith. Mark and Jane didn’t begin their careers as ranchers. While both had some experience with ranching, it was limited and hadn’t affected their vocational paths. “I was an accountant and Jane an integrative doctor,” Mark says. “But we knew we both needed a change. That change was Aspen Island Ranch which we started in 2006.” If the career change seems abrupt, both Mark and Jane will tell you it was necessary and a long time coming. The first step came when Mark finished a second degree in environmental and natural resource management in 2000. The second, and perhaps more life-changing, step occurred in 2001. “We had purchased a new-construction home that had construction flaws. Those flaws allowed black mold to grow and poison our health,” Mark says. Due to the contaminants in their home, all the members of the Smith family became ill. Jane, who was affected the most, become bedridden, while Mark and their sons—they had two at the time—also experienced medical complications. To restore their health and happiness, the family knew they needed to shift focus. The biggest shift was in the way they thought about food. “Our experience with food was the same as the average American’s,” Mark says. “As our health was destroyed, and our average American diet wasn’t helping, we knew we needed cleaner, more nutritious foods.” Jane agrees. “We had to rebuild our health from scratch and quickly realized that quality food was the foundation. As time went, we decided to be part of the solution.” Between 2001 and 2006, Jane and Mark grew their knowledge of clean, whole food as they continually worked to re-establish their health. As the idea for the ranch began to take shape, a commitment to producing certified organic, grass-fed beef was no question. Aspen Island Ranch, located on 2,500 acres northwest of Billings, is the only local producer of 100 percent grass-fed, certified organic beef. This means its cattle are never fed corn or other starches and that the ranch and livestock have been annually inspected to ensure they are organically compliant in their operations.
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To receive the USDA organic emblem, a producer cannot have used prohibited substances, such as commercial fertilizer or pesticides, within three years. The property is then inspected annually and required to submit a detailed Organic System Plan. An inspection is then completed to test water and soil on the property to ensure every part of the operation is compliant, including using a certified organic processor. Since beginning operations, Aspen Island Ranch has been 100 percent compliant. The result of this commitment to being both grass-fed and certified organic is locally produced beef that’s free from the hormones and other chemicals. “Research tells us that grass-fed beef is better for our health,” Jane says. “Organic was also a no-brainer for us. This meant our beef would be the purest it could be. Being a physician, I know the disastrous connection between disease and eating food containing growth hormones and antibiotics.” Mark adds, “We’re not only producing something better for your health, we’re also producing something that just tastes better.” While both Mark and Jane are passionate about the food they are producing, they also find value in the new way of living they’ve created for their family. Rural Montana living is a big change from busy careers in the medical and financial fields. “The ranch really brought our family together,” Jane says. “We went from a hectic, scattered family with no direction to a ranch family with a mission to improve life on planet Earth. We love each other more deeply. This love is definitely communicated in everything we do for our customers.” You can purchase Aspen Island Ranch beef directly from the source by calling 406.667.2332 or by email through their website, Aspen-Island-Ranch.com. Montana Harvest, located on Grand Avenue, also carries Aspen Island Ranch beef year-round. CONTINUED >
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BENEFITS OF GRASS-FEED, CERTIFIED ORGANIC BEEF + Lower fat content and fewer calories + Higher CLAs—healthy fats associated with reduced cancer risks + Up to six times more omega-3 fatty acids which can help alleviate arthritis, depression and improve focus + More nutrient-dense + Regenerative grazing systems for happier cows and sustainability
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WATER & WOODS
ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
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SUCCULENT GUIDE Perfect for those who don’t necessarily consider themselves “gardening-inclined,” but also like to keep live decorations in various parts of the home, succulent plants are generally low-maintenance and come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Grow them in unique containers—from coffee tins to books and pianos— for eco-themed decor you actually have to put in some effort to kill.
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Stemless clustering perennial
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to 12 inches tall. Small rosettes hold
plenty of sun or bright light. Use a
diameter. Good for containers and
thick green leaves densely covered
well-draining cactus potting mix.
rock gardens.
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shabby chic, primitive, vintage and antique items. MetraPark.com
67TH ANNUAL AL BEDOO CIRCUS Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium
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An amazing combination of great company,
smile to children of all ages. Elephants, tigers,
Downtown Billings
fabulous food and a roaring good time. Dress
clowns, acrobats, bears, poodles and aerial-
Galleries, studios, museums and oth-
in costume and enjoy the fun! Reservations
ists are packed into two hours of excitement
er "art-worthy venues" in downtown
are $85 per person and include costume
and fun. Adults: $15; children: $7.
Billings open their doors to the public
suggestions, three-course dinner, wine and
for this event. Featuring artists in at-
participation in the mystery throughout the
tendance, new works by emerging and
evening. You will receive a character packet
established artists, refreshments, gal-
and other information. 6 p.m. Register online
lery talks, music and mingling, an op-
at MossMansion.com or call 406.256.5100.
Featuring 10 performances over five days, the Al Bedoo Shrine Circus provides a qual-
5-8 & 12-15 "THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE"
Moss Mansion
portunity to purchase original art and
Billings Studio Theatre Inc
celebrate the creative spirit that thrives
Based on the short story by Dorothy M.
in the Yellowstone Valley region. Maps
Johnson. Journey into the Wild West, 1890,
are at each participating location and
in this classic story of good vs. evil, law vs.
at ArtWalkBillings.com
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14 ROD STEWART LIVE IN CONCERT Rimrock Auto Arena
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with an estimated 200 million records sold worldwide. With his signature voice, narrative songwriting, trendsetting style and passionate live performances he’s transcended all genres of popular music, making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his five-decade-long career. $39.50$129.50. 7:30 p.m. MetraPark.com
17 "CABARET" Alberta Bair Theater
Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Leave your troubles outside -- life is beautiful at "Cabaret," the Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. This show contains adult content and is recommended for ages 13 and up. $30-$52. 7:30 p.m. AlbertaBairTheater.org
20-22 PBR Rimrock Auto Arena
The PBR has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has grown into a global sports sensation that has awarded more than $140 million in prize money. MetraPark.com
21 RALLY FOR SCIENCE ZooMontana
Celebrate Earth Day at ZooMontana. There will be informational and hands-on activity booths throughout the zoo and food trucks will be available. Admission is just $5 for this special day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 38
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BEFORE
21 BILLINGS SYMPHONY PRESENTS "CARMEN" Alberta Bair Theater
The symphony season comes to a close with a semi-staged presentation of "Carmen," a first for the Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale. See for yourself why this is the world's most beloved opera. $10-$52. 7:30 p.m. BillingsSymphony.org
AFTER
22 PURPLE 5K Grandview Park
Purple 5K benefits Spare Change for Real Change, a nonprofit education awareness and granting program that works to end the cycles of homelessness, poverty and addiction in Billings. All participants will receive a free meal from Big Guy Barbecue following the race! Must have race bib to qualify. RunSignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/Purple5K
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A WILD AFFAIR ZooMontana
A Wild Affair is ZooMontana's premiere fundraising dinner event. During the social hour,
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guests will stroll through the zoo and enjoy special animal encounters and sample delicious appetizers prepared by Montana Jack’s. A hearty dinner will follow along with an entertaining live auction. The night will include a silent auction and “mystery boxes." 5:30 p.m. to
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28 & 29 "MADELINE & THE GYPSIES"
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