October 2020
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MADE IN-HOUSE – A Leisurely Lunch at From Scratch Restaurant
I had raved about From Scratch shortly after it opened, and was curious to see how the place was faring under new ownership in a pandemic. So, my wife and…
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Chicken Thighs with Black Beans & Rice
This is a terrific one-pot recipe from cookbook author Diana Henry that appeared in the New York Times. The key to success – as with many recipes – is to…
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Alpine Distilling Swaner Dreams Cocktail
Alpine Distilling Preserve is a light, not cloying liqueur with hints of black tea, blood orange, raspberry, lemon balm, and ginger. It is truly unique and indescribably scrumptious.
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Treat Yourself to a Wine Dinner!
Treat Yourself to a Wine Dinner at two local restauarnts, Cucina and EPICure. Wasatch Brew Pub is openning new location at Salt Lake City Airport.
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Say ‘Yes’ to the Dream – From snowboarder to board-designer
Stephanie Nitsch is an athlete, snowboarder, business owner and promoter. She does it all just by being herself. Stephanie bursts with energy, enthusiasm, and success. And she wants other young…
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Standing Over a Divided America: A Fascist American Dream?
We are all standing over the Grand Canyon of political chasms. Two completely different landmasses are separating further and further and it seems that the distance apart is growing because…
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Live Music is Alive Outside of SLC. A Concert in the Middle of Pandemic?!
Walking into Fork Fest, you can feel the excitement in this enchanted atmosphere. Art Dye Park in American Fork has been transformed for the all-day music and arts festival with…
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Awesome Outdoor Dining Options in a Pandemic
I’ve always loved dining al fresco in good weather, but never more than during the COVID-19 pandemic, since outdoor dining is well-suited to social distancing and fresh air flow. Many…
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YOU SAY “TAPAS” I SAY “IZAKAYA” – A Visit to Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas
Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas is a relatively new Sugarhouse restaurant that opened a couple of months ago.
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Back for Brunch
RYE Diner & Drinks will be open for brunch only on Saturday and Sunday mornings for takeout, patio dining, and limited indoor seating.
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Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé
Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé is light and breezy on the palate – like a soft Mediterranean summer wind – and comes in a lovely bottle that you…
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Tortellini Alfredo
I love fettuccine Alfredo. Who doesn’t? But then, you could really use any type of pasta you like and pair it with creamy Alfredo sauce. I especially like to use…
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The Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit Pivots to Online Event and is a Raging Success
The Utah Avalanche Center has been a vital part of Utah’s ski and snowboard community since the late 1970s. The center’s mission is to provide avalanche education, outreach, and forecasting,…
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Food Truckin’ – 10 Terrific Utah Food Trucks to Follow
With a lot of folks still feeling a little timid about dining in restaurants during a pandemic, food trucks are one solution to “eating out” without “eating in.” And, food…
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Gentrification of Moab — Will Growing Pains Make or Break Moab?
Moab is experiencing major growing pains, and the local frustration palpable across this little, big town, and one of the bigger topics causing disruption, is the construction site of Wyndham…