At the 12th annual Butte Bouldering Bash a few weeks back, rock climbers gathered to scramble up the crystal-flecked boulders that sprout from the earth along the Pipestone section of Montana’s continental divide. Climbing requires a lot of nourishment: carbohydrates to keep you going, and protein to rebuild those tired muscles. And, just as importantly,…

Fresh salsa is delicious, but it can be leveled up by fermenting it to create another layer of flavor. The process of fermentation melds the ingredients together and gives the salsa an effervescence that otherwise wouldn’t exist. I’ve been told by some people lacking fermentation experience that when they think about fermentation, they often think…

What is Taco Tuesday (or Thursday) without salsa? Whether you like it spicy or mild, this condiment is the perfect pairing for any number of favorite Mexican dishes, whether you’re eating burritos, quesadillas or simple homemade tortilla chips. But don’t waste your money buying jarred salsa at the store when you can make your own at home that fits your flavor…

Salsa is much more than a spicy red or green sauce for swiping a chip through. Take a cue from the Latin dance that shares the same name. Salsa dancing is dazzling, spirited, and vibrant—a precise metaphor for the juicy, chunky salsa concoctions served up in a bowl. Edible salsas are a dance of ingredients…