Originally published in Yellowstone Valley Woman.
Roni Sider is always crafting ways to bring special touches to the food she serves. She wants each of her culinary creations to bring joy. While her charcuterie offerings can cover a kitchen counter or several platters overflowing with countless meats, cheeses and other accompaniments, her signature is transforming traditional entree combinations into bite-sized treats paired with individual desserts. Noshes of biscuits and chicken are skewered together and piped with a splash of maple syrup. A cube of beef is pierced onto the prongs of a fork, with a baby potato garnished with caramelized onions and Boursin cheese.
“The little details matter,” Roni says proudly with a smile.
Roni grew up in Bridger, the youngest of five children. Being in the kitchen with their mother, Jeannie Scott, and grandmother, Nellie McPhee, nurtured the kids’ love of preparing food. “We all find joy in cooking and cooking for our families,” Roni says. “They encouraged us to be in the kitchen and to experiment.”…