The World’s Freshest Preserves Are Tucked Away Inside This Hidden Montana Shop
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Jessica Wick
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Montanans may have mixed opinions on candy and other sweet treats, but you’d be hard pressed to find one who doesn’t like preserves. And there just happens to be a little family-owned shop in Bigfork that makes the freshest preserves you’ll find anywhere, using a trusted family recipe. If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift this year (or you’re just craving a special treat), check out Eva Gates Homemade Preserves.
For over 60 years, the family has been making and selling their signature preserves here.
Her neighbors and friends loved her jam so much, they asked for more, offering to pay for it. Eventually, Eva told her husband she'd like to start a business. The rest of history.
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Eva's grandchildren and great grandchildren understand what made those first preserves taste so special.
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In fact, some even claim they're the first company in Montana to make them. But even if that's not true, they certainly make the best.
This is the perfect treat to get for the loved ones on your list who are hard to buy for. Just go to evagates.com and fill out an order form.
They're open daily, from 9-6 during the week and 10-6 on Saturdays, On Sundays, they close at 5 p.m.
Bigfork is known as Montana’s Christmas village, so this is the perfect time of year to visit and support local businesses.
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