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Archives for February 2017

Salsa Del Diablo: Entrepreneurs Bring Salsa Expertise to Market

February 28, 2017 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

Much to the annoyance of Heinz ketchup’s 110 year-old factory operations, craft salsa is now outselling ketchup in overall sales in the United States. Ketchup is to salsa what Natural Light beer is to Uinta 801 Pilsner—it tastes better, it’s more distinct and it supports the local economy. The craft of making salsa is quickly becoming king. Meet Daniel Benites, former REI … [Read more...]

Installing Solar with “Creative Energies”

February 27, 2017 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

Creative Energies is a certified solar energy installation company that was founded by Andy Tyson and Scott Kane. Both are former environmental educators from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and were keenly aware of the challenges of climate change and poor air quality. Creative Energies was established in 2000, and since forming, has been actively installing grid … [Read more...]

North American Handmade Bicycle Show – Babs in the City

February 24, 2017 by Babs De Lay Leave a Comment

  Do you remember your very first bicycle? One year, when I was very young, my grandfather got my brother and me matching John Deere three-wheeled green tractors to race around the pool. When I graduated to a two-wheeler, I had to have training wheels, but only for a little while. A few years later my parents got me my dream bike; a Schwinn “Fair Lady” Sting-Ray … [Read more...]

The Farm Restaurant at Park City Mountain Resort Offers Farm-Fresh, Made From Scratch Cuisine

February 23, 2017 by Katelyn Moss Leave a Comment

Winter should always consist of two things: skiing and good, warm food. Coupled together, they're even better. The Farm Restaurant, located at the Canyons Village at the Park City Mountain Resort, does this well. Skiers and snowboarders can literally slide right off the mountain to enjoy plates of farm-fresh, made from scratch cuisine created by Executive Chef Manny … [Read more...]

2017 Spring Dining Guide

February 22, 2017 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Before you head out for dinner this Spring, check out our Spring Dining Guide containing menus of 12 SLC restaurants.   … [Read more...]

Elm Studios: Turning Dreams into Reality with Hard Work and Talent

February 21, 2017 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

In 2013 Evan Moore rented a building slated for demolition for $3,300 a month. The large space, dubbed The Project, housed a collection of artists, photographers, sound engineers and videographers, as well a music venue for local concerts. For Moore, it was an education that money could not buy at a University. Recently the building was torn down, but from the downfall of … [Read more...]

SOMI Vietnamese Bistro in Sugar House Dishes Up High-Quality Asian-Fusion and Vietnamese Offerings.

February 20, 2017 by Heather L. King Leave a Comment

SOMI Vietnamese Bistro has found an interesting way to appeal to the diverse array of diners in Sugar House--from college students, Sugar House residents and visitors alike. The menu at SOMI is heavy on Vietnamese flavors in the form of steaming Vietnamese pho and vermicelli noodle bowls. The bun dac biet, or SOMI vermicelli, is a flavor-packed vermicelli noodle bowl loaded … [Read more...]

Get Ready for Spring by Starting Seeds Indoors

February 17, 2017 by Dan Potts Leave a Comment

As winter inversions set in, one of the best ways to combat poor air quality and possible seasonal depression is growing flower and vegetable starts indoors. Watching little green shoots emerge out of rich dark soil under warm fluorescent lights is about as good as sunbathing in warm summer heat under a Caribbean sky… well, maybe I’m exaggerating a little. Still, it’s well … [Read more...]

One Reader Considers Another Cost of Drug Addiction

February 16, 2017 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

From Roger Freed: I’m writing this letter in response to your article on the heroin/opioid story, to provide a bit of insight to the other side of your “other side story”. Some people call their homes their castle, but there are a lot of us, whose cars are our castles. My Subaru was the place I kept all my tools, it was where I often slept for camping trips--it was by far … [Read more...]

Utah is the Perfect Place to Beat the February Blues

February 14, 2017 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

There is a very sad phenomenon called SAD, an acronym for Seasonal Affective Disorder. This condition causes many people who live in severe climates to suffer a form of seasonal depression in the winter. According to Psychologytoday.com this disorder affects 10 million Americans. From Utah Stories’ internal research we have found that adrenaline junkies, powder pigs and … [Read more...]

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