Sykarri is a Deep South woman turned Utah local who proudly pays homage to wild Utah through her jewelry business, Ramblers Relics. Made of stones, bones, wood, and other natural findings, her jewelry pieces are as wildly beautiful as the places that inspire them. We spoke with Sykarri about her creative process, her inspiration, and the message she wants to send through her … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
How To Grow Herbs in Hydroponics
I am sure that we all love using many kinds of fresh herbs in meals, which we prepare for our families and ourselves as well. Adding herbs is a good way to add more zest and flavor to any dishes. The hydroponic system is a good way to grow plants and herbs indoors. All you need to do is to grow the herbs in containers, which are filled with nutrients and water. Moreover, … [Read more...]
A Can Full of Sunshine
Melanie Jewkes is an extension associate professor and food preservation educator at Utah State Extension Services. She teaches food preservation throughout the country. She says, “I think one of the most important things to inform people about is that canning is a science. In order to preserve food for long term, we have to ensure the safety of the canned product. The only way … [Read more...]
Take Care Utah’s 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Parade
Take Care Utah is organizing its 2nd annual Hispanic Heritage Parade to be held Saturday, September 23rd at The Gateway in Salt Lake City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Last year the event drew over 2,500 people and that number is expected to grow this year. Sponsors include Telemundo Utah, Yelp, and the Downtown Alliance. In addition … [Read more...]
Best of the Best—Farm-To-Table
Handle/HSL Restaurants Owner and chef, Briar Handly of Handle in Park City, and its sister restaurant, HSL in Salt Lake City, grow as much produce as the Park City climate will allow. All offerings are organic and started from seeds. Each rendering of viable lettuce, kale, arugula, radish, beets, peppers, and herbs are incorporated in dishes at both restaurants, typically as a … [Read more...]
‘We Will See The Status Quo Challenged’ and Utah Millennials Want In
The Utah state legislature has zero millennials. Don Willie has some feelings about that. “We need the perspective and experiences of younger leaders now,” he wrote. “We will see the status quo challenged.” “We believe that diversity in government has the potential to bring about meaningful public policy,” he added. Willie may have the manpower and momentum to make it … [Read more...]
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade has a Delectable Menu That Will Have You Coming For Breakfast and Staying For Lunch.
The hunt to appease hunger pangs is something on the mood scale—we don’t know what we want, but we will know it when we find it. Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade is a place that has that look—the warm, inviting look where you had found “it”—a place where you just have to eat. With the word “Limeade” in the restaurant’s name, you just have to try one, or in my case, two. I … [Read more...]
Light Lunch Fare With Local Flair—Cafe Solstice Offers a Healthy Lunch Menu Featuring Local Produce.
The moment you walk into Cafe Solstice inside the hippie emporium, Dancing Crane, you know you’re in for something different. The ceilings are high, decorated with strings of colorful lights to match the funky decor. The feeling is down-to-earth, comfortable, and friendly. There’s a small library of books to read, huge indoor plants, comfy couches to lounge on, and local art … [Read more...]
Enjoy Farm-to-Fork Vegetarian Cuisine and Creative Drinks at Zest Kitchen
Casey Staker, chef and owner of Zest Kitchen & Bar, is proud of his menu that offers dishes and cocktails that look as good as they taste. When you’re known for leading-edge vegetarian cuisine and an ingenious cocktail menu, using local organic produce is key. If you check out Zest’s Instagram feed, you’ll find photos of specials, like fluffy pancakes topped with vibrant … [Read more...]
Sage’s Cafe—Serving Up Local Love Since 1998
At Sage’s Cafe, Salt Lake’s oldest, most prestigious vegan restaurant, local produce takes center stage. You’ll find everything from escargot made from mushrooms to fresh linguine drenched in creamy Alfredo served with tender, steamed broccoli and warm, buttery garlic bread. Chef and owner Ian Brandt knows just where to buy his bounty. When I tracked him down for this story, … [Read more...]