WYOVORE: Welcome to our new Wy Foodie Blog!

Posted on 18 June, 201318 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

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Welcome to our new Wyovore WY Foodie Blog! When it came to creating our bookstore magazine, we chose the name “Wyovore” because we wanted it to reflect the craving we all having for Wyoming…a craving for scenery, history, culture, recreation, food, art…basically, big open skies & adventures and THE WEST. Hence our tagline: We are Wyovores…What do you crave?

In our new blog series, we’re going to take a look at FOOD. We’re going to introduce Wyoming restaurants to you. We’re going to bring you recipes from Wyoming sources such as the Wyoming Beef Council. We’re going to share what specials & menu changes are happening out there with Wyoming eateries. We’ll explore craft beer and all things Wyoming wine and – and – and – well, you get the idea.

We have more in store from our Wyovore blogs, that will dive away from food and into the pools of other areas of Wyoming adventure… but for now… it’s time to get your mouth watering…

To begin with — need one more summer recipe to try? Here’s one from the Wyoming Beef Council that I imagine would go perfectly with a white wine and a comfy spot at the patio…

Grilled Steak and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread

Steak meet salad. Salad meet pizza. A tasty introduction has been made.

Total recipe time: 20 to 25 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/4 pounds beef Top Sirloin filets, cut 1 inch thick

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper

2 cups packed fresh baby spinach

1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 cup)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

4 naan breads (Indian flatbread) or pita breads

Instructions

Press lemon pepper evenly onto steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 12 to 17 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine spinach, cheese and basil in large bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar; toss to coat and set aside.
Remove steak from grill and let stand 5 minutes. Place naan on grill; grill, covered, 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.
Carve steaks into slices. Top naan evenly with spinach mixture and steak slices.

Thanks again to the Wyoming Beef Council for sharing this recipe with us! If you are a Wyoming eatery or food business that would like to be featured in our blog, it’s easy to join the party — our new dining guide on our Wyovore website is an annual listing for a small fee. Visit the Altitude Chophouse & Brewery listing to see what we’ve created for them. In addition to images, text and your menu, you can share your restaurant’s latest happenings as often as you want on our food blog! What if you’re not an eatery, but still a food business that wants to be featured? No worries! Email editor@wyolifestyle.com for more details!

MADE IN WY: Reynolds Farm Products

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Reynold Farms of Gillette, WY

Debra Reynolds, Reynolds Farm Products Gillette, WY 82716 307-689-2792 debraer@hotmail.com www.reynoldsfarmproducts.com

Debra Reynolds has been producing handmade natural health and beauty products for approximately 45 years. She creates and produces year round and incorporates several different ingredients and techniques. Debra has moved from the tallow and lard soaps to using vegetable oils and goat milk on most occasions. Even though she owns Reynolds Farm Products, Debra considers Reynolds Farm Products to be a family owned business since all her family is involved in the end products. Whether it’s dairy and meat goat management, grassland and feed management, garden bed management or selling – all of the Reynolds family plays an important role.

The sources for the products are mainly natural/organic food grade, sustainable agricultural products. This includes all oils, goat milk and various garden, herbs, and flowers grown. Debra also uses as many ingredients as possible that are produced in America. The goat’s milk that is used never comes from animals that eat weeds.

Each time a new batch of soap is started Debra has in mind a special purpose and type, whether it’s during harvest of the plant materials or for holidays, hunting season, fun novelties or seasonal. She then creates the bottled skin emollients and solid lotion bars to complete the sets.

Debra considers all of her products to be unique! Small batch-ingredient control is her motto. Ranging from choosing, chopping and burning of hardwoods for ash harvest (lye making), the 35-year-old blood line of our dairy goats, the growing and harvesting of many of the ingredients, the collection of rain water and snow melt used in the products or the use of organic vegetable oils and grains, Debra keeps all her creations as natural as possible while in accordance with government laws.

Reynolds Farm Products contain a high amount of glycerin which is wonderful for the skin. With the combination of goat milk, Debra feels she has created some of the best soap in the world. Artificial dyes are seldom used. She uses organic essential plant and flower oils for scents (except four varieties which are fragrance oils and two perfume oils that are clearly marked on the ingredient labels). Debra also makes her own labels, wraps each bar of soap, creates all skin emollients, fills the bottles and packages the solid lotion bars. The Kid’s Fun Soaps are 100% natural and contain safe toys which encourage hand washing!

The same care goes into the bottled skin emollients with the exception they are not completely natural due to the fact she must incorporate preservatives (by law) because of the goat milk content. However, the solid lotion bars are 100% natural. Debra creates unscented varieties of soaps and skin emollients for hunters and skin sensitive individuals, and she always welcome special requests!

The Reynolds family sells the products in various ways. Reynolds Farm Products can be found at numerous trade and craft shows, art and cultural festivals, and farmers markets in the northern part of Wyoming.

In the Gillette area, products can be found at the Open Door Church Gift Shop (307) 685-8180 located at 111 East 2^nd St., Sandy’s Place (307) 685—7226 located at 400 West 2^nd St., and The Mane Place (307) 687-2805 located at 203 Carey Ave. Suite 1. Outside Gillette locations include the Hub Café in Moorcroft and soon to be at the Pit Stop in Moorcroft. Reynolds Farm Products can also be purchased at the Biddle, MT General Store.

Reynolds Farm Products are modestly priced – especially when the quality is factored into the equation. The Goat Milk Soaps and Glycerin Soaps are sold by the ounce, which is approximately $1.25 per oz., thus each bar ranges from $4.00 to $5.00. The bottled Skin Emollients and Solid Lotion Bars are sold the same way, which is approximately $1.50 per oz. The Novelty and Kid’s Fun Soaps are sold by the unit with prices ranging from $3.75 to $6.00. All the Reynolds Farm Products already have the sales tax is factored in, so if the tag reads $4.50 then it is $4.50.

Reynolds Farm Products adheres to all governmental regulations, which includes labeling. All products contain FDA and/or USDA approved ingredients.

Debra takes great pride in producing some of the finest health and beauty products on the market in Wyoming. With the wholesome goodness of natural/organic agricultural products – who could go wrong? What’s good for the inside is also good for the outside; so let your skin enjoy Reynolds Farm Products!

BUT WAIT! Reynolds Farm Products also produces a popcorn product called Outlaw Gourmet Popcorn, “So good it should be outlawed.” Deb is a bit fruity…..at least with most of her flavors: Black Cherry, Cranberry, Grape, Lemon Lime, Orange, Peach Mango, Tropical Punch, and then there is Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Caramel, and Maple. These are just a few of the 36 different flavors. There are also monthly surprise flavors.

Visit www.reynoldsfarmproducts.com for pictures of many of the products. Everyone is always welcomed to call or email me at: (307) 689-2792 debraer@hotmail.com.

MADE IN WYOMING: Horseshoes & Feathers

Posted on 6 June, 201313 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

This week our spotlight is on Horseshoes & Feathers of Douglas, WY

Terry Askin, Horseshoes and Feathers Douglas, WY 307-358-6658 Terry.askin@starband.net

Terry has always liked to draw and probably should have gone to art school — but with her agriculture background, the pull to ranch was stronger. She found she loved to raise the sheep, but did not have the patience for weaving and felting spinning. Terry started drawing in the evenings and into early morning, trying to get a picture to her satisfaction. Lambing time was ideal for drawing because Terry was already up early in the morning!

Terry’s goal was to have another income for her family and began looking into ideas. She checked out tourist shops, western wear stores and gas stations to see what items were on the market and decided to gear her products toward tourists. Terry started out making t-shirts comprised of Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana “letters” made into western pictures. Still wanting to push forward, Terry trusted in her faith to guide her. She wanted an American made, plus Wyoming made, product; something usable that would represent her art well. Terry’s dad said once, “A person only has so many walls to hang pictures.” So, she thought…how about coasters? She commissioned someone to laser her art on the coasters; these were well liked, but a bit pricey. Then she thought cutting boards. She tried purchasing white plastic cutting boards, adding her artwork via laser. Terry was not impressed with the result. Terry liked working with wood and while in a wood workers’ supply store asked if anyone knew of someone that had experience. This is when she was introduced to her cutting board maker, one of her popular items. Terry is learning a lot about wood now and hopes to develop other usable products for interior decorating.

Terry loves animals and uses her art to connect with others, sharing how she was raised and the Wyoming ranching life. She uses her gift to help others see what we are so honored to have here in Wyoming and in the U.S.A. — including life and freedom to be able to do anything we set our minds to. Terry feels honored to have the opportunity to share her art on usable handmade products that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Terry will begin taking custom orders starting this winter. If it is a commissioned picture it may take longer, but she is learning how to take photos and apply them to objects. She has done wedding gifts using her art and personalizing the boards. She has also created a cutting board for children’s names and a prayer; one side to use and one to display. She has used her laser to embellish a dresser, making is personal and usable.

Currently, Horseshoes and Feathers products are being sold from Terry’s home, as well at at the Wyoming Mercantile at the Wyoming State Fair. This year her artful products will be sold during Cheyenne Frontier Days in the Old Frontier Town at the General Mercantile. Terry is now exploring Etsy and Zibbet as a means to sell her products in the next year.

As of May, 2013, Horseshoes and Feathers’ prices on cutting boards start at $25.00 for an 8”x12-1/2” board, to $50 for a 16”x11 1-1/2” board. The art on these boards is a simple display of the Wyoming way of life; the more detail higher the price. Terry can be contacted at horseshoesandfeathers@gmail.com. Please provide a phone number on subject line or it may be considered a spam.Contact Terry directly for pricing on custom orders.

Terry feels the laser machine is an incredible art machine and the possibilities are endless! Horseshoes and Feathers, along with her art, is trademarked.

MADE IN WY: Grouse Wing Camo

Posted on 9 May, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Grouse Wing Camo of Lander, WY

Grouse Wing Camo — Carlos Gonzales PO Box 175 Lander, WY 82520 307-335-7599

carlos@grousewingcamo.com

www.grousewingcamo.com

Being an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast, Carlos has always been experimenting on fooling the senses of game he likes pursuing, especially elk. Carlos enjoys the sport of archery and archery hunting. On one particular hunting trip his father, nephew and Carlos where caught up in hunting Sage Grouse; Carlos had ‘bagged’ one, and another, which had flown off into the sage brush, had disappeared. They spent the next hour or so trying to find their quarry when they stumbled across it laying near a clump of sage brush, at which point the group decided to play a little game with his nephew who was by now ready to give up the search.

Carlos and his father were able to direct his nephew to the spot where the grouse was laying. He then told his nephew to tie his shoes. The nephew looked down only to see more than just his shoe strings (which by the way were not untied). The nephew picked up the bird walked toward Carlos and his father and immediately said “There Uncle Carlos, use that for camouflage.” Well, we all have heard of the proverbial light bulb…thus Grouse Wing Camo was born.

Animals are used to their natural surroundings, and can become uncomfortable, especially elk, if they don’t see other elk after being coaxed in by using calls. If you simply make a subtle movement so the animal can see it, and then make a sound like a crow by using a mouth diaphragm, the elk become a little more relaxed. Carlos can’t say what it is that causes this, but maybe it is the feathers and sounding like a familiar bird; when that happens, the animal no longer sees you as a threat.

Avid bird hunters and wildlife enthusiasts have used Grouse Wing Camo not only for hunting but bird watching and to photograph wildlife. Carlos currently has three types of camo: western, winter (white) and eastern. There are different types of water proofing and wind proofing that can be applied.

Grouse Wing Camo products can be found on the website at www.Grousewingcamo.com. Sporting goods stores can contact Grouse Wing Camo directly to carry their products in store.

Grouse Wing Camo jackets range from $60 to $150, and pants from $45 to $90. There are adult sizes for men and women, as well as sizes for youth.

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Laramie Native & Confectioner Finalist for sofi Award

Posted on 2 May, 20132 May, 2013 by wlmeditor

Laramie native Rebecca Cassity creates high quality, specialty candy and food items via her Denver-based company, Serendipity Confections. We featured Serendipity and Rebecca’s accomplishments in our Sprinter 2013 issue, highlighting her Good Food Award she received in 2012 for her Butter Caramel with Fleur de Sel.

Now Serendipity has a new reason to celebrate. Serendipity Confections’ Sea Salt Caramel has been named a Finalist for Outstanding Confection in the 2013 sofi™ Awards from the Specialty Food Association. A sofi Award is the top honor in the $86 billion specialty food industry. “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation.

The Sea Salt Caramels were one of 109 Finalists selected by a national panel of specialty food professionals from 1,885 entries across 30 Awards categories. Gold Winners in the 41st annual sofi™ Awards will be announced by noted chef Marcus Samuelsson at a redcarpet ceremony July 1, 2013, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

“Specialty food makers bring craft, care and joy to the foods they create. To be honored with a sofi Award nomination means the product truly stands out above the rest,” says Specialty Food Association President Ann Daw.

“We are thrilled to be named a finalist,” commented Rebecca Cassity, Serendipity Confections’ founder and chief candy-maker. “We’ve always thought our products are great and we take tremendous pride in them, and the care we put into crafting them. The Sea Salt Caramel is a customer favorite, and to hear that industry experts also think it’s an outstanding product is fantastic.” This honor comes close on the heels of another award after Serendipity Confections’ Butter Caramel with Fleur de Sel received a Good Food Award in January.

The Sea Salt Caramel is a silky-smooth caramel, rich with the tastes of butter and brown sugar, and just enough sea salt to give it a perfect salty-sweet balance. With an emphasis on quality ingredients, Serendipity Confections makes all of their products with locally sourced Morning Fresh Dairy cream and Madhava organic agave, organic butter, organic vanilla, pure brown cane sugar, and sea salt, and cooks their caramel in small batches.

About Serendipity Confections — from Rebecca Cassity

Serendipity Confections was founded in 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Our story starts with a passion for good food, and food that’s better for you. We believe you can satisfy your sweet tooth without
compromising your standards: We use local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and you won’t find any preservatives, chemicals, or artificial flavors or colors in our products. The Sea Salt Caramel and other fine candies from Serendipity Confections—always gluten-free and made without corn-syrup—are available in fine food stores nationwide and are available for purchase on-line at www.SerendipityConfections.com.

In Wyoming, find Serendipity Confections at the following locations:

Laramie — The Chocolate Cellar

Jackson — Pearl Street Market

Jackson — Jackson Whole Grocer

Casper — The Market & More

Evanston — Serendipity Books & Antiques

About the sofi™ Awards

The sofi Awards are open to members of the Specialty Food Association, a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 for food artisans, importers and entrepreneurs with more than 3,000 members in the U.S. and abroad. For more information on the association and its Fancy Food Shows, go to www.specialtyfood.com. Learn more about the 2013 sofi Awards at www.specialtyfood.com/sofi.

MADE IN WY: Bunnery Natural Foods by The Bunnery Restaurant & Bakery

Posted on 25 April, 201325 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Bunnery Natural Foods from The Bunnery Restaurant & Bakery in Jackson, WY

Tony Labbe Bunnery Natural Foods 130 N. Cache Street Jackson, WY 83001 855-472-6652 (855-GRANOLA) / 307-733-5474

tony@bunnery.com www.bunnerynaturalfoods.com www.bunnery.com

After years working in the wine and spirits importing business, Gerard Yvernault and his family were captivated by Jackson Hole after several winter vacations there. In 1989 the Yvernault family purchased The Bunnery and Gerard put his management degree to use in this new enterprise. The Bunnery had started as a way to provide wholesome, nutritious foods to meet the demands of outdoor sportsmen visiting the Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park area.

Since the Yvernault family has taken over The Bunnery, it has expanded from the original bakery and restaurant to include a natural foods business. Bunnery Natural Foods granola blends and trademarked oats-sunflower seed-millet (O.S.M) products are made from original recipes that have remained largely unchanged since the bakery’s beginnings. They carry 6 packaged products that are made from ingredients from local Wyoming producers, whenever possible.

The goal is to create products that provide maximum nutrients from minimally processed ingredients and never contain preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

These products can be purchased in the store in Jackson, at Farmer’s Markets throughout the summer, or online at amazon.com or www.bunnerynaturalfoods.com for a purchase price ranging from $5.49 to $6.49.

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WYOMING FIRST: BRANDING STOVE CANDLES

Posted on 11 April, 201312 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Branding Stove Candles of Arvada, WY

Donna Adamson Branding Stove Candles 628 SE Road Arvada, WY 82831 307-736-2408 toothbrush@wbaccess.net

Donna started making candles when a friend of hers started making soy candles. She was bored producing the same candle every time and then discovered some gel for making candles online and it has just snowballed. For the most part no two Branding Stove Candles are the same; there is variation in all of them.

When Donna first started making candles she chose fragrances she liked. Now she has about 70 different fragrances. When someone asks for something specific, she’ll try to find it. The fragrance is oil specifically made for gel candles. The polarity of the fragrance MUST be compatible with the gel, otherwise it will and does catch on fire!

Donna has found gel candles are not as clean burning as soy, but the candles will burn twice as long. Donna can be very creative with the gel because it is clear. A 26 oz. gel candle will burn approximately 350 hours; a 16 oz. gel candle will burn about 250 hours and a 10 oz. candle will burn about 150 hours. Branding Stove Candles also burn complete and they offer refills. You can change the color or scent for half of the original purchase price.

All of Branding Stove Candles are sold in jars. There are three jars that are all apothecary-like with lids. Barbed wire or metal cut outs are placed in the jars along with recycled glass and sand. There are about 65 different Branding Stove Candles designs (all western related). When you place a custom order for a candle you can pick the size, cut-out or wire, scent and color scheme….the possibilities are endless!

Branding Stove Candles are unique in several ways. You can have them build a customized candle, or when you have it refilled you can change the scent and color. Branding Stove Candles is an ecofriendly candle business. They recycle and they will also refill any jars that have been purchased elsewhere. This is a family business! Donna’s husband Donnie helps with all of the metal work, her oldest daughter Linzee likes to keep inventory, and her youngest daughter Shaylee helps make the candles.

You can find Branding Stove Candles on Facebook; take a look at the photos and make your choice. Candles can be ordered by sending a message from the Facebook page, phone or email. Branding Stove Candles also accepts credit/debit cards. Branding Stove Candles also resells lamp warmers that heat the candle from the top. They work very well with their candles and illuminate the candle beautifully.

Branding Stove Candles participates in a few major trade shows every year: National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Christmas, and the Stetson Country Christmas show, all in Las Vegas. These shows are usually the first full week of December. They have also had booth space at the High School National Finals in Rock Springs and in Gillette.

Donna likes to make the candles and would love to make you a Branding Stove Candle.

ON THE CALENDAR: March 22, 2013

Posted on 22 March, 201330 December, 2013 by wlmeditor

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CHEYENNE: WY State Museum New Exhibit

From Arts Cheyenne: “Wyoming Passage,” a new temporary exhibit utilizing contemporary photographs and paintings, has opened at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. The exhibit combines images relating to transportation and the varied Wyoming landscape.

Visit Arts Cheyenne online for more information!

CASPER: Casper College Dance Classes

ROCK SPRINGS — Community Fine Arts Center Celebrates Youth Art Month

From the Community F.A. Center: YOUTH ART MONTH Student Exhibits have started at the Community Fine Arts Center! Rock Springs Junior High art students filled the gallery with great art through March 16th. Now the Rock Springs and Independence High Schools art students’ work is on display through March 30.

CAPSER — Nicolaysen Art Museum classes for April 2013

CHEYENNE — Mark your calendars! 17th Street Arts Festival

The 17th Street Arts Festival will be held August 16-17, 2013 in Cheyenne — stay tuned to Arts Cheyenne’s website or Facebook page for more info as it approaches!

LARAMIE — Downtown Laramie in need of summer volunteers!

From Downtown Laramie: “Volunteers needed! Planning has begun for summer’s hottest events! If you’d like to be a part of Farmer’s Market, Brewfest or Laramie Jubilee Days, either as a sponsor or volunteer, contact us at downtownlaramie@gmail.com for a list of opportunities. We are looking for volunteers with a variety of skills, from marketing, education, design, management and outreach to assist in organizing these events.”

ON THE TABLE — foodie news from Wyoming…

ELK MOUNTAIN — Elk Mountain Hotel Easter event

Easter Sunday Luncheon at the Elk Mountain Hotel is set to be scrumptious! Menu is below — be sure to contact them if you have food allergies/intolerance so they can design a delicious menu just for you.

To begin — spiced popcorn & pretzel mix, chicken soup with a herb biscuit, Easter spring salad

mesquite rubbed flank stank — served with lime chipotle butter, steak fries & vegetable 27.5

spiced honey & pineapple glazed roast ham — served with mashed potatoes or apricot rice & vegetable 24.75

Mediterranean braised lamb — served with apricot rice & vegetable 26.95

grilled salmon — served with wild rice & cranberry, ginger & herb relish 22.5

Easter dessert — classic dark chocolate mousse & chocolate dipped strawberries 5.99

Children’s menu (ages 5-10) — chicken fingers & fries, vegetable, salad, chocolate mousse

20% gratuity added to parties of 6+; splitplate charge 5.00

Visit their website for more information.

LARAMIE — Altitude & Lovejoy Specials

marinated chicken breast — served over roasted artichoke and lemon scalloped potato gratin. Finished with roasted cranberries and brussel sprouts. 15.

hickory smoked salmon — paired with couscous studded with zucchini, squash and grape tomatoes. Topped with a creamy honey and red pepper sauce. 16.5

pub sirloin — six ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef® sirloin, grilled to your liking; served with hand made hop-infused pasta with a stone ground mustard sauce. 17.

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portuguese chicken wings — plump chicken wings drenched in a spicy Portuguese pepper sauce. Served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping. 8.

hillbilly philly — sliced beef, sauteed mushrooms, banana peppers and onions tossed in our signature hobo sauce. Tucked in a hoagie and topped with melted pepperjack cheese. Served with fried, chips and salsa, creamy mashers, cottage cheese or a dinner salad. 9.

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Wyoming Whiskey makes a video appearance

John Kirlin and the High Plains Drifters included Wyoming’s own bourbon in their new video… take a look!

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WYOMING FIRST: Casper Glass

Posted on 21 March, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Casper Glass of Casper, Wyoming

Melanie Myron 14560 S Lone Tree Rd Casper, WY 82604 307-237-5292 Melanie@casperglass.com www.casperglass.com

Melanie started working with traditional stained glass techniques almost 15 years ago as part of a home-remodel project. It became a business for her a few years later, then a wholesale business about six years ago. She’s always been a pack-rat and likes to use materials that others think of as trash, so it wasn’t a big jump for Melanie to experiment with ways to treat broken window glass. Now, most Casper Glass products are made from rescued window glass tumbled to sea glass turned into wine accessories and other treasures.

The most popular Casper Glass wine accessories in this part of the world are wine glass charms and bottle stoppers featuring a stained-glass art rendition of the Wyoming Bucking Horse & Rider(tm) made from rescued window glass. Their most popular gift items for many years now have been Silly Stars – one-of-a-kind dancing, stained-glass stars made from scrap glass. The newest offering is a line of jewelry products also made from rescued window glass, some of which also feature the Wyoming Bucking Horse & Rider(tm).

Casper Glass sells primarily to the wholesale market, so items can be purchased at various outlets, depending upon what people are looking for. A sampling is available at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Wyoming State Fair through the Business Council. Otherwise, people can contact Casper Glass through the website – www.casperglass.com, the Myron’s can direct customers to a retail store near them depending on what they would like to purchase.

Custom wine products are also available (like wine glass charms with family photos). Contact Casper Glass directly for more information.

Because Melanie sells wholesale now, the prices are set by the retailers. Contact Casper Glass directly to find out where you can purchase your wine accessories, jewelry and Silly Stars.

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ARTS: Celtic Festival in Evanston, Corridor Gallery Casper

Posted on 18 March, 2013 by wlmeditor

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Our Sprinter 2013 issue of WY Lifestyle is LIVE! Click on the cover image below to read more – thanks to Leather-n-Lace Photography of Evanston for this awesome image!

5TH ANNUAL CEILI AT THE ROUNDHOUSE IN EVANSTON MARCH 22-23

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image by Goitse

Young Musicians, Inc. of Evanston presents the Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival 2013. In its fifth year of providing a rich cultural experience to Southwest Wyoming, the festival is poised to continue its explosive growth.

The Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival was first held Feb. 2009, as the product of a conversation between Carolee Bowen, Executive Director with Young Musicians, Inc. and then Evanston City Mayor, Will Davis. Mayor Davis has always been impressed with the Oyster Ridge Bluegrass Festival in Kemmerer, and wondered if Evanston could ever create a festival on that caliber. “I had been thinking about starting a Celtic festival for a few years,” Carolee Bowen says. “I presented the idea, indicating that there wasn’t currently a Celtic festival in the region.” Carolee offered that her organization, Young Musicians, Inc. was looking to create a large festival event in order to do some fundraising. “The Mayor helped get the festival started by contributing to help pay for top notch headline entertainment,” Carolee adds.

image by Uinta County Herald

The festival has quickly become a community production. “Since 2009, other local organizations have jumped on board to help, including the Evanston Irish Session, the Fiber Arts Guild, and others,” Carolee says. The expansion of entertainment, authentic food, educational workshops, storytelling, arts & crafts and much more have contributed to this growth and helped to make Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival a well-rounded cultural experience.

A great Celtic festival features lots of good music, and Evanston’s event doesn’t disappoint. In 2013, exciting headlining groups (such as Battlefield Band from Scotland, Lunasa, and Goitse from Ireland), join regional performers and topnotch talent. A craft fair also joins the event, as well as pre-festival events: March 20 – 6 pm, catch “Lúnasa” in Concert at Suds Brothers Brewery (ticket required); March 21 – 7 pm “New Time Ensemble” performs at Main Street Deli (free). Be sure to check out Ceili at the Roundhouse in Evanston this coming weekend, March 22-23 in Evanston!

CORRIDOR GALLERY, CASPER WELCOMES GABRIELLE REEVES

The Corridor Gallery is excited to announce “Hüzün: Memories of Istanbul,” an upcoming guest artist show opening on March 29th at 7pm featuring the work of Casper artist, Gabrielle Reeves. “Hüzün: Memories of Istanbul” is a body of original artwork to define the root of the show’s title by imagery. After living, working and studying in Istanbul, Turkey, Reeves acknowledged, analyzed and embraced “Hüzün,” a visceral Turkish state of mind more common to Istanbul than many know. “Hüzün: Memories of Istanbul” will ONLY be showing through Sunday, April 1st. Please contact the Corridor Gallery with any questions.

all images in this section by Gabrielle Reeves

Hüzün: Memories of Istanbul

Artist Statement: Hüzün, the Turkish word for melancholy is among the most mysterious concepts I have ever come across. Hüzün has an Arabic root, and in one sense refers to a type of spiritual anguish, suffered when we grow in attachment to worldly pleasures, and in turn experience a distance from God and spirituality. However, the modern concept of hüzün goes far beyond the history of the word. It is not only a spiritual affliction experienced by devout Muslims, but also a much more ambiguous emotion felt by the residents of Istanbul. Turkish author Orhan Pamuk described hüzün as “the emotion that a child might feel while looking though a steamy window.” Hüzün is not the melancholy of a single person, but a dark mood shared by millions of people together, by the entire city of Istanbul. Although a grim concept, hüzün is central to Istanbul culture; it binds Istanbullus together, and is shared with pride throughout the community.

To a newly arrived visitor, the deepest presence of hüzün may go unnoticed, or simply described as a mysterious presence or air about the city. I myself, emerging as a new resident of Istanbul, was ignorant to the strong effect hüzün has over the city. In the first months, I characterized the feeling as a magic, or dream-like quality that possesses every detail of the strange and beautiful city. Indeed, it is a kind of magic, a type of collective awareness that is unique to Istanbul. However, as the months wore on, and winter settled over the Bosphorus, I felt the presence of hüzün so tangibly I could almost touch it, and I experienced the heavy weight of Istanbul for the first time. These works are my hüzün, my Istanbul, my surreal world.

Gabrielle Reeves Biography: Gabrielle Reeves is a visual artist currently based in Wyoming. After receiving her Associates of Fine Arts Degree from Casper College she moved to Laramie, where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting. Throughout her work as an undergraduate, Gabrielle participated in several study abroad programs including a semester in London and a summer drawing class in Turkey. Gabrielle has participated in a number of juried and solo exhibitions in and outside of the University. Several of her paintings have been commissioned and purchased by the University of Wyoming and can be viewed in various buildings throughout the campus. Upon graduation in 2010, Gabrielle completed a one year Post Baccalaureate Program when she assisted in both the drawing and painting departments. At this time, she was also working as an art educator at the University Art Museum, as well as at a local preschool. In June of 2011, Gabrielle moved to Istanbul, Turkey where she worked as a freelance artist and English teacher. During her time in Turkey, she also balanced art with a job working in a local carpet shop doing web design and correspondence. Gabrielle is now living and working as an artist in Casper, Wyoming, and plans to attend graduate school in the near future.

Event: Hüzün: Memories of Istanbul, Original Works by Gabrielle Reeves Opening Reception: Friday, March 29th at 7pm

Admission Cost: Free Show

Showing Through: Mar 29th 7pm-midnight, Mar 30th 10am-5pm, Apr 1st noon-4pm

Accommodations: Cash bar

Information: For more information, please contact Gabrielle Reeves via email at Gabrielle Reeves gabbyreeves85@yahoo.com or The Corridor Gallery at (307) 333-7035, Reed at (307) 259-8001 or visit www.thecorridorgallery.com

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ON THE CALENDAR: March 8, 2013

Posted on 8 March, 2013 by wlmeditor

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CHEYENNE: WY State Museum New Exhibit

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CODY: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant March 16

From Cody Chamber: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant Saturday March 16th. Orientaion Horsemanship competition begins @ 9 am at the Double Doc arena. Interviews begin at 1 pm at the Cody Library. Crowning of the new Lady In Waiting and Princess just prior to the parade. The new court will participate in the parade. Please email or call me with any questions and thank you for including this event on your calendar. Contact Shelley Causey Miss Cody Stampede Royalty Committee 307.272.1770 for more information.

JACKSON: Free Concert March 9 for the Family

March is National Music In Our Schools Month

Grand Teton Music Festival is Celebrating with a Free Concert!

4:00PM • Saturday, March 9

FREE Family Concert: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

WindSync takes the audience on a musical adventure in this exciting and educational program inspired by the writing of Dr. Seuss. Learn about the sounds of the instruments, the teamwork and your potential to grow, change and conquer adversity. Congratulations, today is your day!

Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village

FREE! Tickets not required 307-733-1128 • www.gtmf.org

CASPER: Casper College Dance Classes

UW Sports — Coming Up…

ROCK SPRINGS — Community Fine Arts Center Celebrates Youth Art Month

From the Community F.A. Center: YOUTH ART MONTH Student Exhibits have started at the Community Fine Arts Center! Rock Springs Junior High art students have filled the gallery with great art now through March 16th.

Next up will be the Rock Springs and Independence High Schools art students work — March 19-30. Reception will be March 20, 6-7 p.m.

SHERIDAN — Reception for Artist Beth Gleason

CASPER — Nicolaysen Art Museum Reception for Joshua Ray Smith

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WYOMING FIRST: Box Elder Company

Posted on 28 February, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Box Elder Company of Glenrock, Wyoming

Kathy & Mark Patceg Box Elder Company PO Box 2067 Glenrock, WY 82637 (307) 262-3326 Jazz82637@gmail.com

Kathy Patceg has been fusing glass for about four years. She and her husband took a trip to Boulder, Colorado, and visited the Pearl Street Mall where Kathy saw a fused angel in one of the stores. She immediately fell in love with the look of fused glass. Kathy has worked with stained glass for many years, but fused glass was different and exciting. She has since taken over several areas of the house and a good part of her husband’s garage.

Kathy’s first kiln was very small and was made to work in the microwave. It was only big enough to make jewelry. She has worked her way through several kilns and now uses a programmable glass kiln and her pieces mostly replicate themes that have something to do with Wyoming.

The Glass-Scapes are mostly sunsets from Wyoming with a rustic design. The metal embellishments are cut locally in Glenrock and Kathy and Mark rust them personally. Her husband assists with design and metal work. Their “wind women,” with their crazy hair and windblown look are one of their most popular, as are their Mountain Guardian Angels.

Kathy is happy to do a custom piece, provided it would fit in the kiln — probably 12” would be the maximum at this time. A Box Elder web site is in the works, but Kathy can currently be reached at 307-262-3326 or via email.

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ON THE CALENDAR: February 24, 2013

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CASPER: Shakespeare’s Richard III, Casper College of Theater & Dance

February 20 – March 3 — Visit website for more information!

CHEYENNE: Wyoming State Museum Announces New Temporary Exhibit

Visit Arts Cheyenne online for more information!

CODY: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant March 16

SHERIDAN: Sheridan High School “Fiddler On the Roof” February 18

From Sheridan Chamber: Sheridan High School play of the book by Joseph Stein”Fiddler On The Roof” Tickets on sale February 18th at the SHS office $7 advance / $8 at the door

EVANSTON: Spice the Ice at the 7th Annual Chili Cookoff March 2

LARAMIE: UW Fine Arts Presents “Variegations: An Evening of Dance”

February 28 – March 2

From UW Fine Arts: “This year’s spring dance show features exciting new contemporary ballet, modern, and jazz pieces by UW Theatre and Dance faculty Marsha Knight and Lawrence Jackson.

“Also featured will be a new contemporary modern dance work by guest artist André Megerdichian. Megerdichian is a professional dancer and choreographer who has performed with numerous professional companies and currently serves as dance faculty at Case Western Reserve University. The concert will also present original/restaged works by Rachael L. Shaw and other eminent and emerging artists.”

Visit the Fine Arts office website for more information.

LANDER: Wyoming State Winter Fair Trade Show February 28 – March 2

The Wyoming State Winter Fair Trade Show is scheduled for February 28-March 2, 2013. It will be held at the Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse, Lander Valley High School, 400 Baldwin Creek Road. More details to be announced.

Volunteers are needed to work on the board and committees. Please call Marlene at 332-4022 or Koni at 332-2437 evenings or 438-0242 for more information. Visit their website for schedule & information!

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ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

appetizer special Three fire braised pork rib fingers glazed with a sweet bbq sauce. 9.

deep dish pizza Homemade amber ale pizza crust topped with marinara sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and melted mozzarella cheese. 9.

bistro steak Eight ounces of tender medallions of beef topped with a tomato chimichurri sauce. Served over spiced couscous with fresh asparagus. Accompanied by your choice of a cup of soup or a dinner salad. 15.

pan seared salmon Fresh salmon, lighted floured, pan seared and topped with a roasted red bell pepper cream sauce. Served over a hash of potatoes, peas and corn. Accompanied by your choice of a cup of soup or a dinner salad. 16.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

chorizo burrito Spicy chorizo sausage, potatoes, refried beans and cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla and topped with pork green chili, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green onion and sour cream. Served with chips and salsa. 9.5

sirloin special Six ounce sirloin, grilled to your liking and topped with demi glace and sauteed mushrooms and bell peppers. Paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of a cup of soup or a small garden salad. 12.

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WYOMING FIRST: PerrBear Chocolates

Posted on 31 January, 201331 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring PerrBear Chocolates of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Lori & Perry Martin, PerrBear Chocolates 3151 Nathionway, Unit K-6 Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-638-5041

perry@perrbearchocolates.com www.perrbearchocolates.com

About 15 years ago Lori Martin owned a candy store. Perry and Lori met when he was searching for Mint Meltaways and found them and much more. Eventually, when the opportunity presented itself, they opened a new store. Perry loves to cook so it was an easy transition into making candies.

He practiced every holiday until they were able to open the store. Lori & Perry have been in business for four years: one year selling wholesale and three years with the retail store.

PerrBear Chocolates has an assortment of chocolates, truffles, fudge, toffee, caramels, nut brittles, candy bars, toffee popcorn and cheese popcorn. They are also starting to make cupcakes again and other desserts. PerrBear Chocolates can be found at their store and at Underwood Flowers in Cheyenne, also at Killian Florists in Laramie. This weekend (February 2-3, 2013), however, you can also purchase PerrBear Chocolates at the Cheyenne Winter Farmers Market from 10 am to 2 pm inside the Depot in Downtown Cheyenne.

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ON THE CALENDAR: January 28, 2012

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IPSSSDR KICKED OFF JANUARY 25 — CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 2

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kicked off on January 25, 2013 in Jackson, as teams mushed through the town’s streets. Teams are now traveling across nine other communities over the next eight days racing through nine other towns before finishing on February 2. Towns welcome mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas. For more information, call 307.734.1163 or visit www.wyomingstagestop.org for a complete schedule of events.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC, GREEN RIVER: February 15 & 16

CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013 5 – 11 PM

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact: Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

WEDDING EXPOS: Casper, Laramie, Sweetwater County (in Rock Springs), Fremont County (in Lander)

visit our Wyoming Weddings website for wedding vendors, inspirational blogs & more!

L OTS coming up for wedding planning in Wyoming!

Cody Bridal Faire — February 16, 2013 — Buffalo Bill Historical Center

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO: February 17, 2013 — Hilton & UW Conference Center, 12:30 – 4 PM

SWEETWATER COUNTY EXPO: February 23, 2013 — Holiday Inn, Rock Springs, 12:00 – 3 PM

FREMONT COUNTY EXPO: March 9, 2013 — Pronghorn Lodge, Monarch Room, times TBA Contact Tami at Chisholm’s Jewelry or Kati with Wyoming Weddings (editor@wyolifestyle.com) for booth info — 307-332-5902

SAVE THE DATE for the 22nd Annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo 2014! January 12, 2014 at the Ice & Events Center!

Pick up our 2013 wedding guide across Wyoming, or email brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com to request your guide in the mail!

image courtesy Canines for Charity

CANINES FOR CHARITY, CASPER — FEBRUARY 9 & 10

Canines for Charity is a great event — be sure to check their website for lots of information! http://www.caninesforcharity.com/

UW SEASON TICKET HOLDERS – SPECIAL RATE FOR WALK FOR WOMEN

ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

lobster and scallop risotto Creamy arborio rice studded with lobster and pan seared sea scallops. Garnished with asiago cheese. 18.

marinated sirloin Eight ounces of Certified Angus Beef® seasoned with a soy, dijon and garlic marinade. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a gorgonzola and jalapeño cream sauce. 18.

grilled twin pork loin Brushed with rosemary oil and finished with a fig and sage demi glace. Served over goat cheese mashed potatoes. 17.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

cheeseburger pizza Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with seasoned ground beef, bacon, onions, pickles and melted American and mozzarella cheese. 8.

baked pasta Chicken breast sauteed with spinach and mushrooms and tossed with marinara sauce and cavitappi pasta. Topped with asiago cheese and baked until bubbly. Served with your choice of a cup of soup or a small
garden salad. 11.

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