It’s the worst of times. It’s the best of times. We are suffering a severe drought, we are suffering from torrential rains. While this weird weather is somewhat common in Utah, really weird weather especially causes one man terrible grief. But the nonchalant harbormaster for Great Salt Lake, Dave Shearer, doesn’t seem to sweat it too much. Ninety days ago, Shearer was … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
What’s in Our Water: The Cleanliness of Utah’s Tap Water
Tap water has been given a bad reputation lately. Many people hail it as unsafe and opt to buy bottled water instead. But just how much wiser of a decision is this? It may surprise many Utahns to learn how lucky they are when it comes to clean tap water. Much of the drinking water in America is reused. This is especially true for lower states which bottom feed at the end of … [Read more...]
Ken Sanders Rare Books Forced to Relocate
After 17 years of downtown business in Salt Lake City, Ken Sanders Rare Books will have to relocate in the next three to five years due to city development. From Councilman Luke Gattor, to many in Mayor Becker’s office, the city has been helpful and concerned, but whether they can do anything or not remains to be seen. Even though Sanders is upset to be “thrown under the … [Read more...]
Young Living Farms Receives a Warning Letter from the FDA
Young Living Farms based out of Lehi, Utah has been selling essential oils for medicinal properties since they were founded by D. Gary Young over twenty years ago. Some of the claims D. Gary Young has personally made include that their essential oils can cure a myriad of illnesses and that their oils can also prevent disease. It's clear from the debate surrounding this issue … [Read more...]
The Art of Cake: Carrie’s Cakes in Sandy Utah
Walking into Carrie's kitchen you really feel like you're walking into an artist's studio this editing for college. The drawers and counters are filled with hundreds of specialized tools including pastry brushes, frillers, tweezers, exacto knives, dental picks and icing tips, and the shelves are lined with dozens of differently colored gels, dusts, and pearls. For over 20 years … [Read more...]
Five Global Tastes to Try in 2014
Alamexo - Cochinita Pibil Tacos ($18.95) Mexican cuisine with a refined touch is the name of the game at chef and owner Matt Lake’s downtown eatery. This deconstructed taco dish lets the diner create their own taco masterpiece featuring hunks of sumptuously tender pork shoulder marinated in achiote and bitter orange. Boba World - Shanghai Fat Noodles ($8.75-$9.25) The … [Read more...]
Maze Runner Author to Have Q&A at Jordan Commons Theater
James Dashner, author of THE MAZE RUNNER novel, will be hosting a showing of the film in IMAX on Friday, September 19 at 6:35pm at the Megaplex Jordan Commons theater, located at 9335 South State Street in Sandy. He will also be participating in Q&A immediately following the screening. To purchase tickets to this event, please click the following … [Read more...]
Mayor Ben McAdams, Visit Salt Lake and Local Officials Launch “Ski City USA”
Salt Lake is the only place in the nation that gives winter enthusiasts the unique advantage of having four world-class winter resorts featuring 500” of the Greatest Snow on Earth® just minutes away from a region filled with hundreds of hotels, restaurants, bars and unrivaled entertainment options. That is why Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, along with Visit Salt Lake, … [Read more...]
Louie: Best Dog on Earth
Five years ago, our golden retriever Keeks' best friend and neighbor, Deacon, a Great Pyrenees moved away. We took Keeks with us to pick out the dog of her choice at the Homeless Pets Super Pet Adoption (now Best Friends). Going from kennel to kennel it was clear that Kiki wasn't comfortable seeing all the caged dogs. She wasn't interested in any dogs. We thought we would … [Read more...]
Why the World Comes to Moab to Bike
Utah’s canyon country was once viewed, early settlers and explorers, as foreboding and intimidating. It was seen as something to be avoided or tamed. Now that same landscape draws tourists and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. In the heart of canyon country is Moab, Utah. Moab is in near proximity to two national parks, Arches and Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point … [Read more...]