June 2018
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CommuniTea Garden: Moab Man Embraces the Grace of Open Space
One afternoon in early spring, I met Jay Nethercott on a lot in downtown Moab that he estimates could have made him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Putting the Aggie in Agriculture: Student-run Garden Provides Fresh Produce and Experience
As spring brightens and days lengthen, students in Utah State University’s Student Organic Farm class are diligently monitoring the temperatures in their hoop houses and the soil moisture in their…
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Woodyatt’s Montmorency Cherry Orchard: Tart Cherries Make a Sweet Business
Chock-full of antioxidants and a natural source of melatonin, the benefits of cherry juice have been making health headlines in recent years. “People love it,” says second-generation cherry farmer Dan…
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Tripp Family Farm: Where Cattle Enjoy a Home on the Range
Situated on 700 acres in Richmond, Utah, Tripp Family Farm has taken a distinctive approach to cattle farming. Managed by Mark and Adam Tripp, the farm that has been in…
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Salt Lake Rockabilly Presents: Paul “Woody” Woodmansey
Once a month, Piper Down echoes with rock n’ roll music that defined the 1950’s and early 1960s. The event behind the music is called Salt Lake Rockabilly Presents. It…
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Twisted Fern: Park City’s Twisted Cuisine
I suppose you’d categorize the food at Twisted Fern as “new American cuisine.” But that moniker never really means much to me. Whatever you label it, Chef/Owner Adam Ross is…
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Arugula & Strawberry Salad
Trying to find new ways to use arugula, I decided to combine this peppery and nutty-tasting leafy green with strawberries and a slightly sweet, mild dressing.
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Versatile and Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine: Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs
One of the things I love about Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs is that it is so versatile and food-friendly. I’ve sipped this wine with everything from sushi and sashimi…
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Bill White Farms: Products for People, not Corporate Profit
If a man is lucky, there comes a point when his life’s work and his legacy combine to benefit others. Bill White is a lucky fellow in this respect. His…
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Bangerter Family Farm Wins Zoning Battle for Farmland Usage
The lack of value that cities place on farms — even one of Utah’s oldest family farms — was demonstrated when Bangerter’s property garnered media attention when the City of…
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June Activities and Theater
What to do this June in Utah? Here are a few fun activities and theater performances we recommend.
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Support Our Local Farmers
By voting with our dollars. We need to support local farmers for our produce and decide we will pay a bit more for healthier vegetables. Stop settling for far less…
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Fireside: On Fire at Regent Street
In the past couples months, Viet Pham’s new Pretty Bird eatery has been garnering most of the foodie press in town, and deservedly so. However, there’s another excellent dining spot…
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House Wine Company: Yes We CAN!
This is the perfect season to enjoy Rosé wine and every season is the right time to support important social causes. That’s why the House Wine company has launched a…