In 2018, Jennifer Drummond had a life-changing accident. While driving from Heber City to her home in Park City, she was hit by a semi. Her car rolled three times and landed upside down in the median. She remembers seeing a man running toward her and asking if she was okay. Her first thought was to ask about anyone else involved in the accident. The man told her that she was … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
All About Annie: The Unlikely Tale of Annie’s Cafe
Annie Bennet — co-owner with her husband Dave of Annie’s Cafe in Bountiful — has a story to tell. The path that led her to opening Annie’s Cafe was an arduous one, filled with triumphs and setbacks — challenges both personal and professional, and more obstacles than most of us see in a lifetime. But Annie is full of grit and determination, resilience and resolve. Her … [Read more...]
Finding Focus:Advice from Bestselling Authors Mathew McConaughey and Tim Ferriss
In this episode of the Utah Stories podcast we depart from news, and we delve into a life philosophy. The main question we are seeking to answer is: How do we maintain focus in a world full of distractions? We find answers from a best-selling book, written for entrepreneurs nearly 14 years ago, "The Four-Hour Workweek." by Tim Ferriss and McConaughey's best-selling new book … [Read more...]
Suspicious skies: Is Our Planet Being Inundated with Unknown Substances without Our Consent?
Weather modification and cloud seeding: is it really that hard to believe? If you think those long white lines left in the wake of passing airplanes scoring the sky from ear-to-ear are noticeably thicker, longer, and remain for a longer duration than they did twenty or thirty years ago, you’re not alone. A growing number of people are looking skyward and wondering: What’s … [Read more...]
No Hiding the Homeless: Pandemic pulls back the curtain on SLC homelessness
Next to the Geraldine E. King Women’s Center sits a cluster of tents and homeless individuals leaning against a nearby building. The Center, at 700 South and State Street stands witness to one of dozens of encampments scattered throughout the city, highlighting the persistent issue of homelessness that has become even more visible amid the pandemic. “There have been more … [Read more...]
Where to Eat on Easter: Easter Lunches, Brunches, Dinners & More
With many local restaurants reopening for dine-in service and others offering gourmet meals grab-and-go style, Easter Sunday might be a great day to venture out for a holiday meal. Here is a select list of great places to do just that. Franck’s for Easter will offer guests a 3-course gourmet brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. priced at $75 per person plus tax & gratuity. … [Read more...]
Weed Social in Ogden, Seafood Festival Returns, and Alton Brown Coming to SLC!
Weed Social @ WB’s WB’s Eatery in Ogden will be hosting their very first Weed Social Tuesday on April 20th beginning at 6:00 p.m. What is a weed social? you ask. Here is the info from the good folks at WB’s. “Infuse CBD into your lifestyle! Pre-register to attend an all-things Cannabis, CBD focused evening! (CBD legalized in Utah December 2018.) Enjoy a five-course bites … [Read more...]
Wasatch Brewery Summer Duo Pack
Now that spring is here, it’s time to indulge in warm weather brews. And just in time, Wasatch Brewery has announced the arrival of a new duo pack designed for warm weather sipping. New Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde are paired together for maximum refreshment in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans starting now. Additionally, Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde will each be offered separately … [Read more...]
Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken
In Jamaica, you'll find folks selling well-spiced grilled chicken at roadside stands all over the island. As with gumbo in Louisiana or cassoulet in France, there are as many different recipes as the people who make it. I have tried a number of different recipes for jerk chicken. Some were incredibly complicated and some were as simple as just rubbing the chicken with … [Read more...]
The Equality Act and Women’s Athletics in Utah
What do Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, and Abigail Shrier have to say about trans-women (biological men) competing in women's athletics? Currently, Utah and other states are at a crossroads: We need to decide if we value the new NCAA compliance standards, more than the gains that women have achieved in athletics. The new NCAA standards allow trans girls to compete in girls' … [Read more...]