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Teton Family Magazine Winter 2009/2010

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I am happy to announce that the 2nd issue of Teton Family Magazine is out. Please look for it throughout Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho. You can also view the entire magazine at: www.tetonfamilymagazine.com.

Last day on Jackson Lake for 2009 – Signal Mountain Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

p3images — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:23:04 +0000

After another successful season Signal Mountain Lodge closed this past Sunday. Everyone now has to patiently wait till next May to enjoy their famous Nachos and Margaritas. Like all closing weekends the lodge was full of happy, familiar faces. Saturday could not have been more beautiful! Of course we could not resist taking the boat out for one last ride of the season. It was absolutely one of the most beautiful afternoons I have ever spent on Jackson Lake!

view of Signal Mountain Lodge from the lake

calm, calm water

friends and family

headed back to the lodge before sunset

Kieran Gallagher, Director of Resort Operations for SML and Megan Gallagher, Marketing and Advertising for Powder Mountain Press

SML friends, past & present employees

view of leaving Grand Teton National Park on Sunday

Step off the Bridger Gondola and step into Couloir Restaurant, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Chef Wes Hamilton produces seasonal selections made with products from local vendors that are just as beautiful as the scenery that surrounds his kitchen. The menu at Couloir features dishes using free range and natural meats, sustainable fish, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms.

Chef’s Table – Yes it’s right in the kitchen!

The Wildflower, The Lodge at Vail, A Rock Resort

p3images — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:19:07 +0000

Get ready, there are a lot of photos from dinner at The Wildflower. Everything was amazing! Even though the company and conversations were compelling, I just could not hold myself back from snapping away. Every plate that arrived to our table was just beautiful and the light from all of the garden view windows was just perfect. So… in between bites, sips & laughs I clicked away. I joked that I was going to call this post “Empty Plates” as you’ll see we devoured just about every morsel.

Enjoy!

© Paulette Phlipot

Chef Rahm Fama’s Gnocchi with a Curry Butternut Squash sauce.

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Making Gnocchi with Chef Rahm Fama at The Wildflower, The Lodge at Vail

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Desserts & Drinks Class at Rimini, Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival

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Creating delicious desserts with guest Chef Donald Wressel, pastry chef for Guittard Chocolates in Los Angeles. And perfectly balanced cocktails made by mixologist Aidan Demarest, from The Edison in Los Angeles.

8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill – Beaver Creek, Colorado

p3images — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:47:38 +0000

This beautiful setting was just steps away from my room at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Hotel.

After Fly Fishing, Eat Fish

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Four-course wine pairing luncheon at Spago with Master Sommelier Sean Razee and Chef Mark Ferguson for the Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival.

Breakfast this morning…?

p3images — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:33:12 +0000

I’m thinking coffee. I don’t think there is room in my stomach for much else right now. The dinner & drinks at Terra Bistro at Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa was spectacular. Everything, honestly EVERYTHING I tasted last night consistently just melted in my mouth. Starting with the “Moonflower” cocktail (Dragon Fruit, Vanilla Vodka, Muddled Strawberry, Ginger Beer). I’m a sucker for artfully plated food but that was just the beginning of the exploration of Chef Kevin Nelson’s unique combinations and ingredients such as Fried Avocado and Posole Verde Tomatillos Salsa, Coriander Crema, Pepitas or the Toasted Coriander Ahi, Crisp Edamame Cake, Asian Cabbage Greens, Tamari Vinaigrette. Each bite throughout the night ended in a different place than it started. We sat a nice large round table that we managed to fill with colorful appetizers, entrees and sharing plates, so many that at times I felt like I was playing musical chairs just trying to find a place to set down my wine glass. As I glance at the menu again this morning I am reminded of how many things I still want to try and I am still impressed with how easy their menu is to read for those wanting to avoid gluten, nuts or garlic or simply just trying to find a vegetarian selection.