Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist

Rapid City

Eric Gardner joined the KOTA-TV team in December, 2002 as Morning and Noon Meteorologist. Eric started his Broadcast TV career in Missoula, MT in 1991, moving to Wichita Falls, TX in 1993. Mr. Gardner has also worked in Casper, WY and Helena, MT before arriving in Rapid City. Besides weather, Eric is also a food and wine expert, and he produces and hosts several popular food and wine segments which have been staples of viewers in KOTA Territory since 2005.

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Forecast

Cool today, milder this weekend.

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 5:38 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Mild today then much colder Thursday and Friday

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:45 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Gluten-free Stuffing

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 9:27 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

No gluten but just as tasty!

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Cooking with Beer

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 5:40 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Cooking with Beer

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

When it comes to turkeys, best to buy fresh!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Quality Turkeys

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 9:39 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Always purchase fresh turkeys!

60 Second Kitchen

Ground pork and ground sausage - not the same thing!

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Ground Pork vs Ground Sausage

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 9:32 AM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Don't buy the wrong pork!

60 Second Kitchen

Catsup, ketchup - the same thing, or not?

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Ketchup of Catsup?

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 1:37 PM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Are they two different spellings for the same thing or are they different food items?

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Cooking with Ketchup

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 1:34 PM MST

By Eric W Gardner

Ketchup - not just a condiment.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Like with apples, best to by organic pears.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Pears

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 2:40 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Organic is always the best

Forecast

Some clouds, but overall mild weather through the weekend.

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 8:25 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Cold, wintry weather in the forecast!

Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:49 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Parsnips work great as a side dish during the Fall season.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Parsnips

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 10:21 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Don't shy away from parsnips!

Garlic powder can easily be substituted for fresh garlic in many recipes!

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Garlic Powder

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 10:16 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Dried garlic, garlic powder can easily replace fresh garlic if need be.

Forecast

A mild start to the week, then big changes.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 5:51 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Great quality and variety of locally grown, organic squash at The Market.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Squash

Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 12:22 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Thinking Fall flavors? Think squash!

60 Second Kitchen

Eric explains now adding oil to your pasta water is actually the wrong thing to do.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Do NOT put Olive Oil in your Pasta Water

Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 8:56 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Turns out Olive Oil will cause more harm than good when boiling pasta.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Forget tost 29-cent Ramen packages. Eat healthier with some of The Market's Ramen products.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Healthier Ramen Noodles

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 10:55 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Healthier Ramen Noodles

Forecast

Windy and slightly cooler today.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:28 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Big and delicious cabbage grown near Midland, South Dakota.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Cabbage

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Cabbage

60 Second Kitchen

Is it okay to use pre-sliced mushrooms in your recipe?

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Pre-sliced Mushrooms

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 8:49 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Pre-sliced Mushrooms

60 Second Kitchen

Wine adds flavor, and binds flavors together.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Why Cook with Wine?

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:27 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Why Cook with Wine?

60 Second Kitchen

Eric dredges a chicken breast in flour to aid in browning.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Why do we Dredge in Flour?

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:23 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Why do we Dredge in Flour?

Forecast

Hotter temperatures as we head into the Labor Day weekend.

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:34 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Their beef is great, but so is their pork - Lemmon-made and free range!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Lemmon Made Pork

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 2:06 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Lemmon Made Pork

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Balsamic Vinegar

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:13 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Balsamic Vinegar

60 Second Kitchen

A healthy snack or no better for you than candy?

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Dried Fruits

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:09 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Dried Fruits

Forecast

Isolated storms possible this afternoon.

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:36 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Food

Very high in fiber and antioxidants, cherries are the perfect snack!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Cherries are in Season

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:58 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Cherries are in Season

60 Second Kitchen

Butter beans - so cream, so soft - and great in many recipes.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Butter Beans

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:53 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Butter Beans

Forecast

Another hot day today; not as hot Friday.

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 5:31 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Another hot day today; some relief by week’s end.

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:20 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Grass fed beef from Lemmon available exclusively at The Market!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Lemmon Made Meats

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:38 AM MDT

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Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Lemmon Made Meats

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Pyrex vs Metal Pans

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:32 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Pyres vs Metal Baking Pans

Food

Even those who can't drink regular milk can drink this one!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - A2 Milk

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:15 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - A2 Milk

60 Second Kitchen

Universally used, an ingredient in all kinds of recipes.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Cream of Mushroom Soup

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:11 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Cream of Mushroom Soup

Food

Organic greens are plentiful at The Market

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Greens

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 9:49 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Organic Greens

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Cumin

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 9:45 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Cumin

Food

Eating organic berries lessens your chance of ingesting harmful pesticide residues.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 3:13 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

Food

Forget boring steamed asparagus - sauté it!

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Fresh Local Asparagus

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 3:08 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - Fresh Local Asparagus

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Oregano

Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 2:25 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Oregano

60 Second Kitchen

Nothing says Mediterranean cuisine more than red wine vinegar.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Red Wine Vinegar

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:51 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Red Wine Vinegar

Forecast

Another unseasonably warm day today.

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:28 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Can you use frozen shrimp instead of fresh for most every dish?

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Fresh versus Frozen Shrimp

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:07 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Fresh versus Frozen Shrimp

Forecast

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms again this afternoon and evening.

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:03 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Scattered strong storms possible late today and Saturday.

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:54 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

An easy, healthy and unique way to get that asparagus fix.

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Asparagus Dip

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:31 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Asparagus Dip

60 Second Kitchen

Bacon bits - can you substitute for the real thing?

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Bacon Bits

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:10 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Bacon Bits

Forecast

Smoky again today. Temperatures slightly below normal.

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:26 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric teaches Cyle the history behind cobbler on this National Cherry Cobbler Day

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - The Simplest Cherry Cobbler

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:42 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - The Simplest Cherry Cobbler

60 Second Kitchen

Oh so easy and oh so delicious - forget the store-made cocktail sauce. Make it yourself!

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:57 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Eric W Gardner

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