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Pan-Seared Walleye: Wyoming’s Most Underrated Fish

Crispy fish fillet in cast iron skillet with herbs and lemon slices cooking on stovetop

A buttery pan-seared walleye recipe from a Wyoming kitchen. Crispy crust, flaky flesh, simple ingredients — the best way to cook the catch of your life.

Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elotes) — A Wyoming Summer Staple

Three grilled corn on the cob with creamy sauce, crumbled cheese, chili powder, and cilantro on a plate with lime wedges

This Mexican street corn recipe (elotes) is the perfect Wyoming summer side — charred grilled corn, cotija, lime, and chili. Ready in 20 minutes. Here’s how to make elotes.

Venison Backstrap with Herb Butter

Steak being seared in a skillet with garlic and rosemary sprigs

Perfectly seared venison backstrap rested under melting herb butter — the hunter’s prize cut, done right.

Wyoming Honey Whiskey Lemonade: A Summer Porch Cocktail

Two mason jars filled with iced tea, lemon slices, and wooden honey dippers on a wooden table

A refreshing honey whiskey lemonade recipe made with Wyoming wildflower honey, bourbon, and fresh lemons. The perfect summer cocktail for a back porch sip.

From Military Kitchens to Wyoming Mountains: How I Learned to Cook

Snow-capped mountains with a forest and lake reflecting them

A St. Louis kid who didn’t care about food joined the military, met his wife Kimi, and found his kitchen in Wyoming. This is that story.

Grilled Wyoming Trout Recipe with Lemon Herb Butter

Man grilling fish on a campfire grill beside a lake with mountains in the background

This grilled trout recipe with lemon herb butter is pure Wyoming summer on a plate. Easy Memorial Day grilling, fresh-caught flavor, ready in 20 minutes.

Wyoming Whiskey Distillery in Kirby: The Bottle That Put WY on the Map

Bottle of Wyoming Whiskey and glass of whiskey with ice on wooden table with mountain and river background at sunset

There’s a moment, somewhere along Highway 20 between Thermopolis and Worland, when you start to wonder if your GPS is playing a joke on you. The Big Horn Basin stretches wide and golden in every direction, the road dips and rolls, and then — almost without warning — you roll into Kirby, Wyoming. Population: aboutContinue reading “Wyoming Whiskey Distillery in Kirby: The Bottle That Put WY on the Map”

Chokecherry Jelly: Wyoming’s Most Iconic Preserve

Jar of homemade chokecherry jam with spoon, fresh chokecherries in wooden bowl, and sliced bread with jam on wooden table

If you grew up in Wyoming, odds are you know the taste of chokecherry jelly long before you ever know the work that goes into it. It shows up at church potlucks in unlabeled half-pint jars. It sits on the breakfast table in a grandmother’s kitchen, the lid sticky around the rim. It’s the flashContinue reading “Chokecherry Jelly: Wyoming’s Most Iconic Preserve”

Old West Days Jackson Hole: Best Food at the Festival

Crowd at Old West Days festival with live country music, food stalls, and family activities in Jackson Hole Wyoming

Old West Days in Jackson Hole: A Food Lover’s Guide If you’ve ever wanted to eat your way through a real-deal western festival, mark your calendar for Old West Days in Jackson Hole. The 45th annual celebration runs May 15–25, 2026, and while the parades, rodeo, and Town Square shootouts get plenty of attention, I’dContinue reading “Old West Days Jackson Hole: Best Food at the Festival”

Carnitas: The Crispy, Tender Mexican Pork You’ll Make on Repeat

Slow cooker filled with cooked shredded pork carnitas surrounded by lime, jalapeños, cilantro, and chopped onions

Traditional Michoacán-style carnitas — pork shoulder braised low and slow until fall-apart tender, then crisped under the broiler for those irresistible golden edges. This is the real deal.