My first encounter with the Italian lemon-butter-caper sauce called piccata was when I ordered veal piccata in a restaurant. I love the piquant flavor of piccata and have made chicken piccata, fish piccata, pork piccata and piccata sauce just for pasta. Here, I made shrimp piccata. It’s a very quick and delicious dish to prepare. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp cornstarch ½ tsp. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino
One of my very favorite winemakers is Sonoma-based Will Bucklin, who makes wines from grapevines that date back to the founding of his Old Hill Ranch in 1851. The smallish (24-acre) Old Hill Ranch vineyard is a dry-farmed Zinfandel field blend. I’m especially fond of Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel Bambino Field Blend 2019 ($19.99) which was made, according to the … [Read more...]
Utah Volcanoes & Massacres: A Tour of Southern Utah’s Violent Past
Will Bagley’s Blood of the Prophets: Brigham Young and the Massacre at Mountain Meadows sat on my shelf for about 20 years before I picked it up last fall. I was halfway through the book when Bagley passed away in October. It was a strange shock to know that this wise and curmudgeonly historian’s voice I had been hearing in my head would now reside only in those black … [Read more...]
The Monster Rabbits of Washington County
In the summer of 2002, I collected one of the most fun and interesting stories I have ever stumbled upon. A gentleman by the name of Darrell contacted me to say that he had an “interesting story” to share. He insisted on meeting in person so he could “size me up first.” I was fine with that so I agreed to go to his home in Draper the following day. The next morning I … [Read more...]
Acupuncture in Utah: Why You Should Consider It
Pins and needles may be the most common perception many people have about acupuncture. But this ancient Chinese practice of healing has a fascinating history and philosophy. Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles which are then activated through specific gentle movements of the practitioner's hands. According to John Hopkins … [Read more...]
Ben Thornock: Utah Speedskater Heading to the 2022 Winter Olympics
Persistent. Positive. Passionate. These are the words that describe Ben Thornock, a Utah-based speedskater. He’s one of 11 skaters on the USA short track team headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Short-track racing was first added to the Olympics in 1992. Skaters explode from the starting line and reach speeds up to 35 mph as they muscle down an oval … [Read more...]
UTAH’S NEW FUN ZONE: Food, Games, & Much More At Flanker
The newest tenant at The Gateway is already making a huge impression on SLC visitors and locals alike; overnight it’s become one of the most bustling and vibrant spots in town. It’s called Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club and if you’re looking for food, fun and games, this is the place. Flanker opened last month in the huge space previously occupied by Punch Bowl Social, … [Read more...]
Two Old Guys World Tour 2022, Basque Dinner Dance and German Fest
Two Old Guys World Tour 2022 Looking for live music? Two Old Guys - aka Michael Feldman and Tally Evans - play every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Root’d Cafe and on the first Monday of every month at Hopkins Brewing Company. You can enjoy their entertaining mix of ballads, blues, bawdy tunes, drinking songs, favorite covers, and originals at both venues and elsewhere (check … [Read more...]
Indian-Style Beef Curry
Here is a favorite Indian curry recipe of mine. It has rich, complex flavors and a fair amount of heat, although it's not mouth-scorching. You could easily substitute boneless chicken pieces, pork, or shrimp for the beef if you’d prefer that. Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tbsp ginger, peeled (about a 1-inch chunk) 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp canola or … [Read more...]
Casot Wine Bar Opens in the 15th & 15th Neighborhood
Proving that a pandemic can’t keep a good man down, restaurateur Scott Evans - on the heels of launching Pago on Main a couple months ago - has now opened Casot in the 15th & 15th neighborhood with partner James Roberts. Casot is a workspace by day, with 3-4 local businesses occupying the shared workspaces by day and a wine bar by night. The tagline Evans and Roberts … [Read more...]