Most people like the smell of coffee, whether they drink it or not. This is fortunate for Mitchell Cline, who roasts coffee in his garage in a suburb of Springville, Utah. Cline’s neighbors, most of whom are Mormon and don’t drink coffee, thank Cline for the nutty and chocolaty scent that wafts through their neighborhood almost daily. Cline has converted his garage into a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Experience the New Chic of Vintage Clothing
If there was an effort to move away from the trappings of fast fashion, consumers have quite a few options in Salt Lake City’s many thrift shops. In Utah, there is a strong buy local movement, and many consumers go out of their way to shop at local stores. “I think Utah’s pretty good on that, honestly,” says Kristin Thomas of Cosmic Wolf Vintage. "I was actually surprised … [Read more...]
Utah Coffee Establishments That Are Here to Stay
Caffe Ibis Caffe Ibis is one of the original specialty coffee roasters in Utah. Coffee roasting began with Randy Wirth, one of the founders. Back in the early days, Randy learned the craft through a combination of experimentation and from other roasters involved with the Specialty Coffee Association. Throughout the years, that skill has been taught to other employees and is … [Read more...]
Utah’s New Sign Law has Upset Business Owners
If you’ve gone out for a drink or a bite recently, you may have noticed that the establishment you patronized had a new regulation sign on display. Effective May 9th, businesses holding the applicable liquor licenses are required to display a sign designating the location as a bar or as a restaurant serving alcohol. The sign requirement is a part of HB442, which was passed in … [Read more...]
Four Utah Coffee Spots You Need to Visit
Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters Mitch and Kelley Baker, owners of Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters in Park City, began roasting coffee as a hobby. They started small, only roasting a couple of grams at a time. After much trial and error, research, and many cuppings, they finally were able to achieve the product they offer today. Mitch is the main roaster, and he roasts several … [Read more...]
Help! My Garden Won’t Grow.
Gardening should be easy, right? Put some seeds in the dirt, add water and sunshine, and in a few short weeks, a multitude of fruits, flowers and vegetables should spring up, ready to eat and enjoy. Except that it rarely works that way. Insects invade and start eating the tomatoes. Birds pick the seeds out of the ground before they even sprout. Weeds choke the life out of … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Roasting Company
For many people, coffee is the elixir of life and the brew that gets them through. Hot or cold, an invigorating cup of liquid motivation can make the difference between a great day and an ordinary one. At Salt Lake Roasting Company, you get a savory cup of coffee from a real coffee expert who knows how to extract the most provocative flavors from the world’s best … [Read more...]
Urban Garden and Farm Tour
June 24th marks the 12th anniversary of the Urban Garden & Farm Tour, presented by Salt Lake City-based nonprofit Wasatch Community Gardens. Attracting seasoned urban farmers and beginning gardeners alike, this self-guided tour features 10-20 sites hosted by community members involved in a variety of organic cultivation activities. Started amidst the urban homesteading … [Read more...]
West Valley’s Hidden Peaks – Roasting Since 1989
Hidden Peaks Coffee & Roasting is a family owned business established by Roger Hansen, aka “Roger the Roaster,” in 1989. Hansen had a previous career working for hotels, but after a semi-retirement, he decided to pursue his longtime passion for roasting coffee. Taking the initiative to follow his dream, he spent two weeks training in Oregon at the the Sivetz Coffee Roasting … [Read more...]
Development Threatens Bonanza Flat
Bonanza Flat has been called the heart of the Wasatch. It is the apex of three different counties; Salt Lake, Wasatch and Summit, and almost touches Utah County. Situated at the top of Guardsman Pass as it drops over to the Wasatch Back, it is 1350 acres of aspen and conifer forest dotted with several alpine lakes including Bloods Lake. Wendy Fisher, Executive Director of Utah … [Read more...]