Montanaboat

09/15/2023

Celebrate In Color!

Our inlay Ring Crown and Montana Sapphire sets are as versatile as they are unique. Sold as a set, but the option exists to wear the solitaires solo or double up the crowns. These sets are not soldered together and are intended to be mixed, matched and accessorized in a variety of ways!

Forever is a long time, so your ring set should be adaptable and creative. Your inevitably going to change and your ring should be able to transition with you!

These 6 vibrant sets are AVAILABLE NOW and come with a complimentary free resizing.

09/06/2023

Take me to this place😍😍

09/06/2023

11/04/2022

We know from journal notes that Meriwether Lewis hired a river pilot in Pittsburgh, identified only as “T. Moore.” Mr. Moore was paid $70 to navigate Lewis’ new keelboat as far as the Falls of the Ohio, a distance of approximately 600 river miles.

However, based on a new law of the Indiana Territory, signed on September 24, 1803, the governor required that only qualified pilots be allowed to guide boats through the Falls. Two known approved pilots living in the Louisville/Clarksville area were Davis Floyd, the brother of Charles Floyd, and James Patten, who was Nathaniel Pryor’s father-in-law. Either of these pilots could have guided Lewis’ boat through the Falls. Unfortunately, Lewis made no notes his journals about who was hired, nor are there any receipts.

Learn more:
👉 https://www.nps.gov/places/falls-of-the-ohio-state-park.htm


Image: Map of the Falls of the Ohio, 1796. Public Domain.

Image Description: A black-and-white hand-drawn etching of the Ohio River as it passes between Louisville, Kentucky (on the bottom of the map) and Clarksville, Indiana Territory (top of map). The drawing shows the various small islands and the areas where rapids would have been in 1803.

11/04/2022

Bouquet Agate will always be one of our favorite inlay stones. It’s incredible how the stone contains underwater scenes of coral reefs, and transparent layers of beautiful grays. Other times, it contains perfect floral blooms in dark otherworldly bouquets.

08/27/2022

is building one of these in the solar longhouse...

06/21/2021

Pecan pie cheesecake is a genius combination of two favorite desserts. With this delicious recipe, you get all of the crunchy flavors of a classic pecan pie, paired with the creaminess of a traditional cheesecake. This is one dessert you don’t want to miss.

You will need:
CRUST
2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup of packed, light brown sugar
1/2 cup of salted butter, melted

PECAN PIE FILLING
1/3 cup of salted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of pecans, chopped
1 cup of light corn syrup
1 cup of granulated sugar

CHEESECAKE
2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup of sour cream

PECAN TOPPING
1/4 cup of salted butter
1/3 cup of light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of York Pecan Pieces

INSTRUCTIONS:
Crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Line a 9” round springform pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Begin by preparing the crust. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the crust into the prepared springform pan, coming up the sides of the pan about halfway.
Place the crust into the freezer to chill while the filling is being prepared.

Pecan Filling
In a 2 quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over medium heat.
Add eggs, vanilla, chopped pecans, corn syrup, and sugar to the melted butter and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes total. The mixture will come to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and continue simmering until the mixture deepens to a golden brown and thickens. Stir constantly while the mixture is cooking to ensure it doesn’t stick or burn to the bottom or sides of the saucepan. Pour the pecan pie filling into the chilled crust and spread into an even layer.

Cheesecake
Beat together cream cheese and sugar until fully mixed and fluffy.
TIP: Overbeating the cheesecake will add too much air to the batter, leading to it puffing during baking and then cracking while cooling. Mix in salt and flour. By hand, gently stir in vanilla extract and one egg at a time until fully combined. Mix in the sour cream and stir until smooth. Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over the pecan filling mixture. TIP: When you layer the cheesecake over the pecan pie layer, add it in spoonfuls around the top instead of pouring it all into the center and then spreading it. This will help keep it from displacing the pecan pie filling and will keep the two layers separate and more even. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in 1 to 2 layers of aluminum foil. Place the pan into a larger pan and pour water into the larger pan until it comes up about 1 inch around all sides of the springform pan, forming a water bath for the cheesecake. Place the water bath package into the oven and bake for 1 hour, until the cheesecake is just slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door closed for 30 minutes. Then crack the door open for another 30 minutes while the oven and cheesecake cool. When the cheesecake has cooled completely, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill overnight. Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and prepare pecan topping.

Pecan Topping
Melt together butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. The mixture will deepen in color. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth. Stir in York pecans and spoon topping over cheesecake.

This recipe is from Stephanie at Spaceships and Laser Beams blog Spaceships and Laser Beams. If you would like to see her full recipe with tips and tricks, you can find it here: https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/pecan-pie-cheesecake/

Shop York Pecan Pieces: https://www.yorkpecanshop.com/collections/pecans/products/chopped-pecans

05/12/2019

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09/24/2018

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06/20/2018

Rigged and Ready for the Dearborn ! Paul J and Linda R.....Gracias Amigos montanaboat.com