A look back on January 6th, Q-Anon, and free-speech suppression On January 6th, 2021 Utah Stories covered the Utah State Capitol “Stop the Steal” demonstrations. We interviewed the Proud Boys, Boogaloo Boys, some Utah militia members, and Trump supporters, who were chanting “Stop the Steal!” A few attendees were waving Q flags. Various speakers were calling for more government … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
Moules Marinière
I really love steamed mussels and I prepare them in various different ways. One of my favorite recipes for mussels is an easy and basic one that I first learned from the great chef and instructor Jacques Pépin. This is his original recipe for moules marinière - “sailor style mussels” - which is often served with pommes frites. Serves 2 as a main course. Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Simi Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
I am a longtime fan of California’s Simi Winery, which dates all the way back to 1876 when Italian immigrants Giuseppe and brother Pietro Simi produced the first wine under the Simi name. It is thought by some to be the oldest continuously operating California winery since it didn’t shutter its doors during Prohibition. History aside, Simi today makes outstanding wines that … [Read more...]
Winter Farmers Market is Back to Salt Lake for 2022
Winter Farmers Market @ The Gateway The Winter Farmers Market is back for 2022 at The Gateway, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Olympic Legacy Plaza. The Gateway will be home to the Winter Farmers Market through April 23rd, 2022 and features locally grown and produced produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, condiments, chocolate and much more. There … [Read more...]
Trouble in Paradise: Ogden Valley Considers Its Water Use Future
Strict water restrictions, combined with fast growth, hit the upper Ogden Valley hard in 2021, causing some farmers and ranchers to rethink their livelihoods. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of Utah in extreme drought. By August 2021, Pineview Reservoir had shrunk to 24 percent of its normal size. The Wolf Creek Water & Sewer Improvement District imposed a moratorium … [Read more...]
Why Is the 600% Increase in Homeless Spending Resulting in More Homelessness in Utah?
What Can the State or City do to Alleviate Homelessness? A report was recently released (in November of 2021 by the Utah State Auditor’s Office). The report details what it has found to be some of the reasons why despite massive spending increases the homeless population only continues to increase. Currently, the major issues associated with the homeless epidemic are a lack … [Read more...]
Homeless Families Braving the Cold Rather Than Stay in Shelters in Salt Lake City
On North Temple, near 15th West, I find a family who is choosing to camp in an empty parking lot under tarps rather than stay in a shelter. A woman and her two adult sons are taking extreme measures to survive in the frigid temperatures. They use candle wax as well as hand sanitizer to burn small fires under their tarps and blankets to stay warm. Why are they taking such … [Read more...]
The Californication of Utah
California has been known for decades as the leader of the Western United States both in terms of the booming tech economy and the widening class division between the rich and the poor. Tech companies have the rare distinction of being both an enormous benefit for producing high-paying jobs for engineers, programmers, and support staff–oftentimes minting thousands of … [Read more...]
IS FINE DINING DEAD? A Memorable Meal at the Mariposa
I keep hearing from culinary pundits and colleagues about the demise - even “death” - of fine dining. Really? Have you tried to get a reservation at fine dining destinations like Log Haven, Grappa, The Glitretind, Caffe Molise, Fleming’s, Tiburon, Tuscany, Franck’s, Veneto, and the like lately? Many such restaurants are booked for weeks in advance. Log Haven is already sold out … [Read more...]
Where to Go for Brunch in Salt Lake this Weekend?
Arlo Takeout is Back! Chef Milo Carrier and the good folks at Arlo restaurant have reinstituted their takeout menu so you can now take Arlo cuisine home with you. According to Arlo, “Our take-out menu has returned and we're kicking it off with a handful of favorites - including our swooned over, local, grass-fed burger. We've also got soup, salad, and dessert. But as you … [Read more...]