July 1, 2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Haskill Creek! We hope you're soaking up every bit of sunshine this week—whether you're paddleboarding on the lake, hiking in the mountains, biking the trails, golfing, or just enjoying slow moments with friends and family. There's truly nothing like summer in Northwest Montana, and we’re feeling extra grateful to be right here for it.

At the store, we’re leaning into all things fresh, grounded, and vibrant—starting with a summer recipe we’re loving from one of our favorite pantry brands, Enzo. Their Peak-Season Salad is everything a July dish should be: colorful, crisp, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for grilling weekends, potlucks, or anytime you want something light but satisfying. (Bonus points if you drizzle on their extra virgin olive oil—we’re hooked.) You can grab the full recipe here.

We’re also talking about the healing power of being barefoot—literally. If you’ve never heard of earthing, it’s a wellness practice that connects you directly to the Earth’s natural energy by walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand. As it turns out, there’s real science behind the calming, anti-inflammatory benefits it may offer. It’s simple, free, and just might be your new favorite wellness ritual. Here’s why we think it’s worth trying.

And while we’re staying grounded, we’re also digging into a question we get asked all the time: what’s the deal with seed oils? Are they actually harmful, or is it more about the types of processed foods they’re typically found in? We break down the facts, the fear, and the food industry behind the conversation in our latest blog post here.

Meanwhile, we’re still riding the high from our anniversary celebration, where one of the surprise stars of the day was the Aplós mocktail we were pouring customers. If you missed it—or just want to recreate the magic at home—you can catch a peek at the recipe on our Instagram page. Aplós continues to be a staff and customer favorite for good reason. 

And finally, for our book lovers: we’ve officially launched the Haskill Creek Book Club app–now that we’ve got more book club members, it’s an easier way to keep track of everything! You can join us here and help us choose what to read next.

Wishing you a safe, sunny, joy-filled holiday week. We’ll see you at the store—and maybe barefoot in the grass. ;)