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Archives for April 2020

J. Willard Marriott Library invites Utahns to help preserve history of the pandemic

April 15, 2020 by Pamela Manson Leave a Comment

Did you scour the shelves of countless stores looking for toilet paper this spring? Are you among the millions of laid-off workers who filed for unemployment benefits? Are you social distancing?And what about that 5.7 magnitude earthquake on March 18 and those aftershocks that hit Utah as the coronavirus was spreading? Did you think it was the Big One? Whatever your … [Read more...]

The Essential Facts: An expert reveals the slippery science behind essential oils

April 14, 2020 by Eric S. Peterson Leave a Comment

An expert in essential oils and public health, Dr. Jessie Hawkins, unpacks the slippery science on the popularly multi-level marketed products The following was written and reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah Stories. A recent Utah Stories article quoted from a public health expert with both expertise in essential oils and … [Read more...]

Utah’s COVID Conundrum: When to Reopen Critical “Essential” Local Businesses?

April 13, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The Slippery Slope of Denying Businesses and Consumers Free Market Access Utah needs to allow restaurants and bars to operate under the same conditions in which they allow big-box stores and state liquor stores to operate. Nobody can dispute that the government measures regarding containment of the COVID-19 virus over the past month were completely necessary. Perhaps … [Read more...]

5 Rockin’ Restaurant Dishes + 5 Bodacious Brews

April 12, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing that beer pairing dinners in breweries and restaurants have replaced some of the ubiquitous wine dinners that previously ruled the roost. And, why not? Just like with various wine varieties, different types and styles of beer pair (or don’t pair) well with certain foods. One thing for sure, it’s fun to experiment with food and beer … [Read more...]

State Liquor Stores Essential, Local Restaurants Are Not?!

April 11, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

As Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall decided to extend restaurant and bar closures to at least May 1st, State Liquor stores have long lines as customers wait for their essential remedies for staying home. Liquor is deemed by the state as essential if bought at state liquor stores. But not essential if the livelihoods of small … [Read more...]

Slippery Sales: Utah’s MLM companies push high volumes of “immunity boosting” essential oils during pandemic scare despite lack of scientific support

April 11, 2020 by Eric S. Peterson Leave a Comment

The following story was written and reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah Stories. “Hi!  I just need some advice please!,” read a panicky post made to the Facebook page of “DT Essential Oils – Best Recipes & Remedies” on March 24. The woman wrote that her husband was traveling for work to Washington and she wanted to know … [Read more...]

Easy Easter To Go: Takeout Options for Easter Sunday

April 10, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

First, I want to sincerely thank the generous sponsors of Utah Bites and Utah Stories advertisers for their continued support during this very unstable time. We are extremely grateful. There would be no Utah Bites without sponsors; they are vital to its survival. Please support our sponsors now and in the future. We wouldn’t be here without them.  Since most of us are … [Read more...]

Jerk Pork Tenderloin

April 10, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

I really love the spicy and sweet flavors of Jamaican-style jerk seasoning. It’s terrific on pork, poultry, fish, shrimp, and lots of other things. For this recipe, you can make your own jerk seasoning or just pick up some premade seasoning at the grocery store. I like to serve jerk pork with pineapple salsa.  Ingredients: 4 Tbsp canola oil  2 scallions, roughly … [Read more...]

Enjoy Sheltering at Home with Bonterra Can-Do

April 10, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

With many of us sheltering at home these days, picnics and campouts aren’t really leisure options. Or are they … ? Hey, why not camp out or stage a picnic right at home - indoors or outdoors? Spread a blanket on the ground or living room floor and crack open a can or two of tasty wine.  Thanks to Bonterra Organic Vineyards, even canned wines come from vineyards that have … [Read more...]

Sugar House Can’t Be Beet

April 9, 2020 by Lynne Olson Leave a Comment

"That is the biggest radish I ever saw!" exclaimed a Sprague Branch Library patron recently. It is just one of many misconceptions about the homely sugar beet, the most recognizable symbol of Sugar House. The four bronze sculptures set in front of the library and at each end of Hidden Hollow look nothing like the red table beets most of us are familiar with. The knobby sugar … [Read more...]

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