November 2018
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OFF THE EATEN PATH: Authentic Thai Cuisine in Sunset
Everything at this appealing little restaurant is made from scratch, including the five curries on the menu.
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Recipe for Tender Roasted Pork Loin
This is a very easy, but delicious, recipe for roasted boneless pork loin (not tenderloin) that makes for a terrific fall/winter main dish.
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Ransom Old Tom Gin
This is an interesting gin insofar as it doesn’t look like standard gin; it’s not clear. It’s amber colored, a “historically accurate revival of the predominant Gin in fashion during…
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The LDS Church Faces a Lawsuit over the Compromise Bill
Has the LDS Church crossed the line in the separation between church and state? Have they violated their law in helping to craft the compromise bill legislation?
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Economic Fascism in Utah?
The Medical Cannabis Compromise legislation is nothing short of economic fascism
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Paizlee’s Grass-Fed Beef
Small farms have their hard work cut out for them. Sustainable agriculture comes with significant challenges
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The Endangered Utah Lake June Sucker
The June sucker (JS), native only to Utah Lake, was placed on America’s Endangered Species’ List more than a decade ago when there were less than 400 remaining in the…
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Epic Brewing: Beer From the Beehive State Goes International
Epic Brewing Company has had an epic rise to success over the past decade. What started as Utah’s first modern-era strong beer microbrewery has grown into an award-winning artisanal enterprise.…
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My Personal Renaissance at the Utah Renaissance Faire
I looked back at the history of entertainment that humans have always engaged in, music, dancing, dining, performing. These are all tactics humans use to connect with each other, and…
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A Colony of Utah Vikings Reenact Norse History
The Vikings of Utah group is nothing but fun. It is a source of learning and discovery. No longer are there prayers offered in churches that beseech, “From the fury…
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Beehive Distilling Has a New Place to Call Home
If you are a local, you’ve come to expect to see Beehive Distilling’s award-winning Jack Rabbit Gin, Barrel Reserve Gin and Organic Vodka on the top shelf of nearly every…
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The Deer Valley Difference: New Menu Items for the Winter Season
Every year, the good folks at Deer Valley Resort invite a group of food writers and media to the Resort the week before Thanksgiving, to get a sneak peak at…
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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
After Thanksgiving winds down, I always look forward to using some of the turkey leftovers to make turkey tetrazzini.
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Disaronno Wears Trussardi
If you’re looking for a truly unique holiday gift for your favorite liqueur lover, here’s a great one: A limited edition bottle of Disaronno Italian liqueur, packaged in a special…
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Turner Guitar Company: Ogden Craftsman Mends Guitars
In addition to repairing instruments and amps, Turner also builds custom lap steel guitars from skateboard decks.
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Local Native Wildlife: Pigeons, Squirrels, and Blackbirds, Oh My!
As a longtime promoter of local native wildlife, I have always been intrigued by native animals adapting to the urban environments of Salt Lake City.