Really Great Snow, Finally

This is a video of Scott skiing Bradley's Meadow, a popular out of bounds area. Avalanche beacon, probe, shovel and partner are always useful. We bring them all when we venture out into the backcountry.

Have a swell Thursday,

Bizcochito

Savory Miso Soup Recipe

I have always loved Miso Soup and would only enjoy it at sushi restaurants. Well, not any more. Here is an easy recipe (I mean really easy) that is delicious, and will have you making your own restaurant caliber Miso Soup. Use this recipe, there is a difference in the little premade packets, they are not as good. I was made aware of the good things in miso by the BBC's show "You are what you eat" . This show is stinking funny, and you should watch it, if you already haven't. Around the world people enjoy Miso Soup for breakfast.


I found information that suggests that Miso:
Is made of a list of nutrients and health benefits that help to prevent one of the most deadly diseases waging war upon our bodies, breast cancer. Additionally it is rich with antioxidants and protective fatty acids, and a healthy dose of Vitamin E. It also boasts protein and Vitamin B12, and a nice selection of minerals to help boost the strength of your immune system.

Our latest batch included:

cilantro, Crimini Mushrooms, red chili pepper,

scallions and tofu.

And it was so yummy!

I always make a double batch!

Miso Soup Recipe:

2 tsp dashi granule

4 C water

3 T miso paste (yellow, white, or red)

8 oz tofu, diced

2 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine dashi granules and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the miso paste. Stir in tofu and any other ingredients (put your veggies in here). Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Ready in 20 minutes for 4 servings.

Give it a try, you won't be dissapointed. You can find dashi granules and miso paste at most hippy food marts or try an Asian deli.

Have a happening Tuesday,

Chef Bisquit

A Very Swell Day....

....which included some of my favorites.

Skiing with Hubby at Bridger,

playing hookey for just a bit.

New Earrings for Girls Outdoors

AND...

Apres Ski Margaritas

We had a blast and sure do enjoy our life.

Happy Hump Day,

(we are on the downhill stretch)

Snow Bisquit

Back from our Colorado Vacation

Good Monday to you folks!

Scott and I went to Colorado this weekend and managed to get both families loved up at once! Scott's family has always celebrated Christmas in January and so this trip was to enjoy these festivies. But first, we met my family at the Denver Stock Show for a rodeo.

Mom and I

(I guess we do look alike,

same noses I think)

Nick and I

(my "little" 16 year old brother)

German Food for dinner

(schnitzel, spaetzle, cucumber salad and more)

(necklace by Sunny Rising Leather of ETSY)

German Mustard, cheese assortment

and onions!

Holiday Key Lime Shots

(I will always be a bartender)

All the dinner guests

We had a blast,

Thanks Fletchers.

Happily,

Bisquit

With a Heavy Heart

Here is to you, Travis:

One year ago, Sunday 1.17.09, our dear friend Travis was in an avalanche and left this world to be part of another. He was such a good man and his departure left my husband and I truly shaken for sometime. Kelly and Kaden, his widowed wife and boy, are doing really well given the circumstances. Scott and I are a part of their lives and sure do enjoy the time we spend with them. Larry and Joan, his parents, suffered a huge loss and we feel for them. Travis was a central part of their lives. Loosing a friend is rough, I can't imagine loosing a husband, dad, or son. So my heart will always be a little bit heavier when I think of how amazing it was when he lived and how crappy it is sometimes with him gone.

Here are some things of note as a result:

1. There is no time today to worry about what happens when you die... when you go, you go.

2. I take a ton of pics as a result of Trav's passing.

3. Travis would give me hats quite often....I wear the ones he gave me and continue to build my collection.

4. Most of our outdoor gear is from Travis and we think of him each time we use it.

5. Kaden Lee is more important and dear to us.

6. Turn on your freaking avalanche beacon and check each time you go, yours and your partners'.

7. Know the snow conditions and study them throughout the year and assess your risk accordingly. (Travis and his partners were very experienced in snowmobiling and avalanche rescue.)

8. Just because there are tracks on a slope (ski or sled) doesn't mean it's stable.

9. Cherish your family and friends, you never know.

Here are details about Travis and the avalanche at Crown Butte (Cooke City, MT)

Travis and Bella

(snuggling under a blanket)

A photo of Travis on the family wall

(Scott's last ride with Travis

up Stone Creek, special)

Kaden Lee

(we eat whipped cream with one finger)

Kelly, Kaden and Molson

Kaden Lee

(he is adorable)

Larry, Kaden and Kelly

(that's Frisky Kaden is riding,

Frisky is easily 60 years old)

So now you know a bit more about Travis,

and why Kaden and Kelly are particularly

important to us.

Love up on each other,

Bisquit