Thursday, October 30, 2014

Flathead Valley Deserts to Die For!

What’s for desert?  It’s a question your kid might ask you before he/she agrees to eat broccoli.  You might be looking for a desert to top off your dinner out, or perhaps, you ate early and want to satisfy your sweet tooth before bed.  Whatever provokes your desire; there are several unique and tasty options in the Flathead Valley that you must try!

Yay Huckleberries!  As you drive from Kalispell to West Glacier, you cannot help but notice the plethora of signs advertising huckleberry-.....-everything.  You name it; they've put huckleberries in it.  These extremely flavorful smaller cousins of the blueberry are good in many deserts, but are especially tasty in shakes and pies.  The town of Hungry Horse is pretty much the capital of the huckleberry world (in Montana at least) and there are a couple great places to eat shakes and pies there.  The Huckleberry Patch is my favorite.  It has great shakes, is open year round and sends pies all over US.  If you can’t make it u
p to Hungry Horse, Frugals, the drive-through restaurant just south of the court house in Kalispell, actually makes pretty tasty huckleberry shakes and they are cheap!

Ice Cream You Won’t Find Anywhere Else! If you’re looking for the local ice cream spot, look no further than Sweet Peaks.  It has a variety of original flavors which are delicious!  They also have a few that are a little weird (ex: ranch flavored ice cream).  In the summer you can sit on their deck one story above Main Street in their Kalispell location and they also have a location in downtown Bigfork. 

Frozen Yogurt with a Classy Twist:  The Red Caboose in Whitefish has taken everything you thought you knew about frozen yogurt and turned it upside-down!  Well, not everything, you still go through buffet style; yogurt first then toppings. But everything else is different.  The shop is located in a fully renovated red train car.  Rustic wooden floors, a fire place and comfortable couches make it an experience and a place to enjoy good frozen yogurt and conversation.  Oh, did I mention they have coffee too?  So if someone in your party wants a latte and someone wants real desert….. no problem!

Tempting Treats Delivered with a Smile! Ceres’ Bakery is a pretty popular place in Kalispell.  Their baked goods are even sold at several other places downtown!  Is it because their croissants melt in your mouth?  Or maybe because they bake a huge variety of cookies? Or possibly because they’re super friendly?  Hmmmm….you’ll have to find out for yourself!



An Ice Cream Cookie that Will Blow Your Mind!  I promise I am not a paid spokesman for the Tamarack, even though I recommend it constantly to guests. Its’ just that their entrees, beer and ICE CREAM COOKIES are so unbelievably good!  Here’s why their cookies are amazing: a huge chocolate chip cookie is baked in a cast iron pan (probably 8” across) and then, while it is still gooey, they bring it out to you with vanilla ice cream on the side and spoons.  The taste is….well….out of this world!

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