Orchids … exotic, beautiful, mesmerizing … and thriving in Salt Lake City. Although far removed from the tropics where they bloom in thousands of varieties, orchids are abundant here in the high desert of Utah. Both the flowers and those who fancy them were at the recent spring showing of the Orchid Club of Utah held at Red Butte Gardens. "Orchids are so varied no matter … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Localism vs. Globalism: Utah Companies Bill Gates put out of Business
The world’s global elites convened last week in Davos, Switzerland to decide how to steer the ship they control–the world economy. Should we embrace their vision of the future? Leaders like Bill Gates and those who put more miles on their private jets in one year than most people will travel in their entire lives, want to tell us how to live our lives and more importantly … [Read more...]
FORTRESS OF FLAVOR: Red Fort’s Vibrant Indian Cuisine
Ever heard of India’s Red Fort? Me neither. But with the help of Google, I learned that what is called the Red Fort was originally built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad - the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. It got its name from the formidable walls that enclose the Red Fort complex, made of red sandstone. What prompted me to dig into a … [Read more...]
Caprese Sliders
If you’re looking for something unique to serve at your Memorial Day cookout, how about Caprese sliders? It’s an Italy-meets-America take on the classic burger with a Caprese salad spin. I don't list exact amounts here, since obviously you could make a couple of sliders or a couple dozen, depending on your needs. However, using one pound of meat produces about 9-12 sliders, … [Read more...]
Park City Wine Festival 2022
The 2022 Park City Wine Festival takes place Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, 2022 and 75 percent of the available tickets to the Grand Tasting Session 2 on Saturday and the Best of Fest have already been sold. So, if you want to attend I recommend getting on the stick and buying tickets ASAP. Here is what the organizers of the event have to say about the … [Read more...]
A Block Party in Park City, Blues Night in Salt Lake, and Dia de Los Churros Extravaganza in Murray
1st Annual Berrett Lane Block Party News from Park City’s Salt Box and Este Pizza: “Riverhorse Hospitality Group’s Salt Box Eatery and Catering, along with Prospector Square neighbor Este Pizza, invite locals to their first annual Berrett Lane Block Party for delicious food, drinks, live music and games. Guests can savor tastes of summer including BBQ and tacos from Salt Box … [Read more...]
Moab Workers Build Their Own Homes to Overcome Housing Shortage
In the under-construction Arroyo Crossing subdivision just south of Moab, dozens of people bustle in and out of 17 houses in various phases of construction. Some are just framed skeletons, others have sheathing and metal roofing, some have straw bale walls. Some of the people are residents-to-be working on their own and their neighbors’ homes through sweat-equity programs … [Read more...]
Utah’s Dirty Soda Craze
Because Regular Soda is Just So Boring It’s 6:15am and the drive through line has already begun forming at Sips in Clearfield, Utah. Customers are craving their favorite morning drink which clearly outsells coffee. Beginning at 6:30am when Sips opens, customers are ordering “Dirty Soda”; a combination of flavored syrups added to soda of all types. Because it’s apparently just … [Read more...]
A Whole New World
From School teacher to Distiller, The Story of Ashley Cross In 2013, after teaching High School English for 23 years, Ashely Cross told her husband Chris she didn’t want to go back for year 24. Her plan was to turn their hobby into a business, and New World Distillery was born. Ashley and Chris both enjoyed traveling, and their trips often involved experiencing the local … [Read more...]
Homeless in Salt Lake City: The Worsening Conditions of the Chronically Homeless and Those Suffering from Mental Disorders
Editor's Note: This article previously incorrectly stated that the Geraldine E. King Woman's Resource Center was operated by The Road Home Organization. The Geraldine E. King Woman's Resource Center is operated by the Volunteers of America. The Road Home operates the Men's Homeless Resource Center, Gail Miller Resource Center as well as the Midvale Family Homeless … [Read more...]