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APRIL 2020
LIFESTYLE LETTER
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and sometimes snow. Ah, April. What a wonderful month to reconnect with God's
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creation and spend some time outside. If you ever needed an excuse to buy yourself
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a new raincoat and matching boots, you have one now. Go out and explore—maybe get some new Instagram shots as the greenery begins to return? While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check
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out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us! Thank you for all you do to keep Billings clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful city without each and every one of you doing your part. Happy Earth Day!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020
FEATURES 10 Culinary Creations Citrusy Fungus Among Us, from The Fieldhouse
12 Locally Owned: Jelt A Social Enterprise Focused on Helping the Local, and Global Communities
16 Protecting our Planet: A Home Shared by Many Three members of the community work to protect wildlife and their environments
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22 DIY Composting Transform Food Waste into "Black Gold" for your Garden
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Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Culinary Creations
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non-profits, community members, victims and
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CULINARY CREATIONS
Culinary Creations
ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SATRAN
CITRUSY FUNGUS AMONG US, FROM THE FIELDHOUSE
AS A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS, THE FIELDHOUSE BELIEVES IN SUPPORTING OTHER MONTANA-BASED ENTERPRISES, PARTICULARLY LOCALLY SOURCED MEAT AND PRODUCE. “It is our duty as chefs and people to educate ourselves about the food that’s regularly accessible to us,” states Jonathan Reyes, chef at The Fieldhouse. He emphasizes the impact shopping locally sourced food can have on the community as well as the environment. Utilizing seasonal foods, rather than expecting things year-round, on demand, is a more eco-friendly option. “There are great things being done locally in your own backyard,” he adds. Enjoy this delectable dish crafted with locally-sourced food items, courtesy of Chef Jonathan and The Fieldhouse. 10
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INGREDIENTS + 2-3 king oyster mushrooms, from Garden City Mushroom + 1 Delicata squash and 1-2 blood oranges, from Spokane Produce + toasted black pepper honey + 4 Tbsp black peppercorn + 2 cups honey + 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar + 2 Tbsp salt + blood orange zest + smoked paprika squash seeds + 1 Tbsp smoked paprika + 4 Tbsp olive oil + 2 Tbsp salt + 1/4 cup unsalted butter, from Angel Lind Dairy, MT DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split the Delicata squash in half. Take out the seeds using a spoon, place them in a bowl with some water. Using your hands rub the seeds together until the stringy flesh comes off. Rinse the seeds, pat dry. Place them in a clean bowl and add the extra virgin olive oil, salt and smoked paprika. Place on a sheet tray or roasting pan and roast in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Take the halved squash and cut 1”, C-shaped pieces. Place the squash in a large bowl and toss with salt and olive oil. Place the squash on a sheet tray and roast at 350-400 degrees for 40 minutes, until softened. As squash cools, zest blood orange. Next remove the top and bottom of the orange. Carefully filet the skin off the orange (the goal is to get medallions out of the oranges). Split the king oyster mushrooms in half. Add butter to a skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms flat side facing down. Once they are golden, remove from the pan and let rest. Sprinkle with salt. For the honey drizzle: In a small sauce pot combine honey, apple cider vinegar, blood orange zest, and salt and reduce until a syrupy consistency is reached. In a small pan toast the black peppercorn seeds over medium heat. Let cool and with the bottom of the pan crack them. Add the honey syrup. Assemble the dish. Bon appetit! April 2020 | Billings Lifestyle
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LOCALLY OWNED
J E LT B E LT A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOCUSED ON HELPING THE LOCAL, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES
ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY JELT
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IN A WORLD STRIVING, AND STRUG-
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MONTANA-BASED
BUSINESS
HAS DEVELOPED A PRODUCT WHICH
Jen’s inspiration for creating this unique
GIVES BACK, FROM PRODUCTION TO
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POINT OF SALE.
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“Jelt is a Social Enterprise whose sole
her to re-evaluate her priorities.
mission is to create lifestyle products that
“After surviving a ruptured appendix and
everyone needs, manufactured in a way
months in the hospital, I knew I wanted to
that empowers underserved women, and
do more with my life,” Jen recalls. “I wanted
donates a portion of all sales to organi-
to create a product that people needed
zations supporting veterans, kids, and the
and then donate sales to charitable orga-
environment,” states Jen Perry, founder
nizations. I wanted to make my mark in the
and president of Jelt. Their flagship item
world by giving back and Jelt has enabled
is the Jelt belt.
me to do that.”
“Jelt belts are made from 100% recycled
Influenced by the elastic rainbow belts
plastic bottles. They are designed with a
she wore as a kid in the 80s, Jen wanted
flat, no-show buckle and a grippy inner
to create a functional piece which could be
gel that keeps the belt in place with or
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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)
This is one of our rural sewers, Wendy Reed. She is a mother of 4 and lives on a ranch in Red Lodge.
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Life grows here.
worn with anything, from skinny jeans to ski pants. In 2014, she founded Jelt. As the company has grown, Jen’s role has evolved. She designs new products, oversees the management team, secures funding for projects, and serves as the spokesperson for Jelt at all events. “I share the brand and our mission to give back through various community events and public speaking engagements,” she adds. Jelt products are 100% Montana made. The company is based out of Bozeman, and the belts are manufactured in the Billings Women’s Prison through the Montana Correctional Enterprise Program.
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“This privileged program interviews, trains, and pays incarcerated women to give them the skills and self-confidence needed to be more productive when they are released,” explains Jen. “We also expanded our manufacturing to include women living on remote ranches in Montana, allowing them to earn extra money for their families in the off seasons.” As a Certified B Corporation and member of 1% for the Planet, Jen’s vision for the company is being fulfilled as Jelt makes an impact, both near and far. B Corps are businesses which meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. 1% for the Planet is a globally recognized brand and an international organization whose members contribute at least one percent of their
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annual sales to environmental causes. Since inception, Jelt has donated thousands of dollars to charities around the globe. “Jelt is dedicated to making a difference by enhancing lives with responsible and sustainable fashion,” Jen concludes. “We’re never too serious –we’re always ready for a
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THREE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WORK TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS, ONE LIFE AND ONE DAY AT A TIME.
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D E L L K AY BERTINO + DVM Shiloh Veterinar y Hospital “I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING CARE FOR PETS BY FOSTERING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND.”
“My earliest memories are of animals,” says Dr.
“Do unto others as you would have done to you. We need to smile,
Bertino. She grew up on a ranch until grade school, then
be courteous, help each other instead of being indifferent. We get so
became active in 4-H. Her passion for animals eventually
busy and forget that we are all in this together. Adopt an unwanted
led her to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian in
pet to enhance your life.”
1992. She is now owner/partner at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital, where she has worked since 1998.
How do you give back? Daily, monthly, throughout your life? What are you passionate about?
“I work with a great crew and two other doctors, Danae
“I am passionate about providing care for pets by fostering the
Blain, DVM, and Marci Cook, DVM. I am also the veterinar-
human animal bond. I am helping them have healthy, happy lives.
ian for Zoo Montana, which allows me to help wildlife and
Pets provide so many benefits to enhance people’s lives. I hope by
species survival.”
me helping keep them healthy, that people have fuller, active lives.”
In your opinion, what are the most meaningful ways those
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in the community can “give back” to the planet?
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PROTECTING OUR PL ANE T (CONTINUED)
“WE MUST ALL WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE SPECIES ARE SURVIVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH US.”
JEFF E W E LT
+ E xecutive Director ZooMontana
“Pay attention. Make changes because it’s the right thing to do. Change to LED bulbs, turn off your water while brushing your teeth, recycle your cans. These are simple things that can make a difference regardless of one’s political beliefs. They are simply the right things to do.”
“I have always been a nature nut,” admits Jeff Ewelt. “My parents were great at getting me outdoors and ensuring I respected
How do you give back? Daily, monthly, throughout your life? What are you passionate about?
nature. My love of birds of prey came during a work shadowing
“For me personally, I of course love to give back to animal
program I did in the sixth grade. At the end of the day, the gentle-
causes. I am so fortunate to be able to volunteer my time to help
man I was shadowing at a local science center in Cleveland Ohio,
with raptor rescue, helping injured birds of prey find the help
let me hold a tiny Saw-Whet Owl. When that owl touched my hand,
they need in hopes of re-release back into the wild. We must all
I knew educating audiences about these incredible animals had to
work together to ensure species are surviving in conjunction with
be in my future.”
us. We all share this planet, it’s only fair that we as humans, the
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most intelligent of the species, work to take care of our one and only home. Why would we not?”
MEGAN O ' R E I L LY + Wildlife Biologist Montana Fish Wildlife and Park s “I WAS ALWAYS THE KID BRINGING HOME INJURED BABY ANIMALS AND TRYING TO FIND THEM HELP.”
“In my opinion, willingness to learn about and appreciate wildlife, particularly misunderstood and sometimes feared species such as “I am responsible for studying and managing a variety of wildlife species in south central Montana, as well as helping to minimize human-wildlife conflict,” explains Megan O’Reilly. She grew up in an urban area, but developed a passion for nature in the tomato plant jungle of her Dad’s 8x8 backyard garden.
bats, and sharing that knowledge and appreciation far and wide is one of the most meaningful ways to give back to the planet.” How do you give back? Daily, monthly, throughout your life? What are you passionate about? “I give back every day through my interactions with wildlife and
“I was always the kid bringing home injured baby animals
their habitats, other natural resource agencies, nonprofit organiza-
and trying to find them help. I declared General Biology as
tions and the general public. I am passionate about wildlife educa-
my major when I started at Montana State University. Within
tion and outreach including, but not limited to, summer bat walks,
two weeks of attending my first Principles of Fish and Wildlife
working with scout troops, summer camps, Teach the Teacher events
Management class, I happily switched my major to Fish and
and Becoming an Outdoors Woman.”
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DIY
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TRANSFORM FOOD WASTE INTO "BLACK GOLD" FOR YOUR GARDEN
ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER
COMPOSTING THE CORRECT WAY IS FAIRLY SIMPLE: LAYER ORGANIC MATERIALS AND A BIT OF SOIL TO CREATE A CONCOCTION THAT TURNS INTO HUMUS, THE DARK
ORGANIC
MATERIAL
IN
SOILS
WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FERTILITY OF THE EARTH. Once the compost is ready, you can improve your flower garden, top dress your lawn, feed your veggies, and more.
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GETTING STARTED Purchase or build your own indoor or outdoor compost bin and begin collecting. COLLECT THESE MATERIALS TO START OFF YOUR COMPOST PILE RIGHT: + Fruit scraps + Vegetable scraps + Coffee grounds + Eggshells + Grass and plant clippings + Dry leaves + Finely chopped wood and bark chips + Shredded newspaper + Straw + Sawdust from untreated wood ITEMS TO AVOID + Anything containing meat, oil, fat, or grease + Diseased plant materials + Sawdust or chips from pressure-treated wood + Dog or cat feces + Weeds that go to seed + Dairy products
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DI Y (CONTINUED)
1.
COLLECT BROWN AND GREEN MATERIALS To make your own hot-compost heap, wait until you have enough materials to make a pile at least 3 feet deep. You are going to want to combine your wet, green items with your dry, brown items. “Brown” materials include dry plant materials which add carbon. “Green” materials include kitchen scraps and coffee grounds, animal manures (not from dogs or cats), and fresh plant and grass trimmings, which add nitrogen. For best results, start building your compost pile by mixing three parts brown with one part green.
2. 3. 4.
WATER PILE Sprinkle water over the pile regularly so it has the consistency of a damp sponge. STIR PILE During the growing season, you should provide the pile with oxygen by turning it once a week with a rake or garden fork. FEED THE GARDEN When the compost no longer gives off heat and becomes dry, brown, and crumbly, it’s fully cooked. Add about 4 to 6 inches of compost to your flower beds and into your pots at the beginning of each planting season. Happy Growing! Information Courtesy of bhg.com
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
body + soul
NOURISH your
UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING
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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!
nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.
PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.
C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.
F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil. CONTINUED >
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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting
read
labels
every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.
Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per
The number of calories per
Container” and divide that
serving doesn’t mean that’s
container into however many
how many calories you should
portions it says. Now you know
eat at a time. It’s just telling you
that the nutrition facts on the
how many are in that particular
label will be accurate for every portion you separated out.
food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.
You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.
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Carbohydrates are broken down by dietary fiber and sugar. To feel fuller longer and to have a clear mind and avoid getting foggy, choose carbohydrates, such as wild rice, that have more dietary fiber and less sugar.
YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A NUTRIE N T C A L C U L AT O R O N L I N E T O FIND OUT HOW MUCH PROTEIN, C A R B O H Y D R AT E S A N D F AT S Y O U S H O U L D B E E AT I N G I N A D AY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
You are the best expert of you, and you get to make all of the final decisions for your body. Do your research, get all of the info that you can and then decide how you want to divide up your nutrition each day. One of the most effective things you can do is keep a log of your moods, how your skin looks, how your hair feels, your water intake and your energy levels. While your fitness goals are important, how you feel each day is so much more important. It’s easy to lose weight by dramatically cutting calories, but that can leave you feeling irritable with low energy, and it’s ultimately not worth it. Take care of yourself and think about how the choices you make will affect your health in the long run. And never forget that you are enough, just the way you are.
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APRIL
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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FINDING NEVERLAND
PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT: PRINCE, RADIOHEAD AND BACH
JOE ALTERMAN TRIO
The Pub Station Taproom
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Joe
winner Diane Paulus and based on
Crafted through the wildly innovative
Alterman studied music at New York
the
Academy
arrangements that have made Cello
University, where he received both
FINDING
Project a perennial favorite all over
his Bachelor's and Master's degrees
NEVERLAND tells the incredible
the world, PCP brings Bach to Beck
in Jazz Piano Performance. In addi-
story behind one of the world's most
alongside classic Prince tributes all
tion to performances with Houston
beloved characters: Peter Pan. The
without missing a beat.
Person, Les McCann and his own
magic of Barrie's classic tale springs
ThePubStation.com
trio, among others, Alterman has
First Interstate Arena
Originally directed by visionary Tonycritically-acclaimed
Award
winning
film,
spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com
Petro Theatre on MSU Billings Campus
performed at many world renowned
18
venues and has opened many times, for Ramsey Lewis. AlbertaBairTheater.org
4
RACHMANINOFF
EGGSTRAVAGANZOO & SCIENCE, TOO
of the finest pianists of his generation
Lincoln Center
The symphony season ends with one and the last great Russian composer,
26 CHER: HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR
ZooMontana
Sergei Rachmaninoff.
It’s our Easter, Spring and Earth
Featuring
Day celebration all wrapped into
winner,
one! EggStravaganZOO & Science,
Rachmaninoff’s
Too will be a fun-filled, educational
No. 2, with special side-by-side
Interstate Arena.
day for all ages. There will be educa-
performance
Cher.com
tional and activity booths, inflatables,
Youth
food trucks and more. Easter Bunny
able at BillingsSymphony.org or in
will be present for free photos and to
person at the Lincoln Center the day
give each child a treat!
of the performance.
the
First Interstate Arena
return
Tanner
of
Jorden Piano
with
Orchestra.
MASO
See Oscar, Emmy, GRAMMY and
playing
Golden
Concerto
the Tickets
Billings
Globe
Award-winning
Goddess of Pop, Cher Live at First
avail-
ZooMontana.org
17, 18, 19 PBR
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24 A WILD AFFAIR 2020 ZooMontana
First Interstate Arena
A Wild Affair is ZooMontana’s largest
The PBR has rapidly transformed
fundraiser. The event includes a stroll-
one of the fastest-growing sports
ing cocktail hour through the Zoo, din-
in America into a worldwide phe-
ner, silent and live auctions, and mem-
nomenon. In just two decades, the
orable animal encounters. Proceeds
dream of 20 bull riders has grown
will be put towards the renovation
into a global sports sensation that
of
has awarded more than $140 million
prepping it for Trumpeter Swans.
in prize money.
Contact Lea Ann Yucha, Community
We are always accepting submissions
Friday: 7:45pm
Relations Director, at lyucha@zoo-
for events you'd like to see included
Saturday: 6:45pm
montana.org for information or call
in our Calendar section. Submissions
Sunday: 1:45pm
406.652.8100 x.213.
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
PBR.com
ZooMontana.org
BillingsLifestyle.com.
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the
Zoo’s
waterfowl
exhibit,
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