Salted Roots began as simple kitchen experiments and quickly grew into one of Utah’s most talked-about small-batch food brands. Founder Ivy Watrous has been cooking since childhood, blending bold flavors with careful technique. Today, her handcrafted salts and sugars are showing up in farmers markets, home kitchens, and even cocktail menus — each one shaped by personal stories, long hours, and a commitment to doing things the hard way when it matters.

In the canyons of southern Utah, where red rock and rebellion intertwine, Ken Sanders remembers his years alongside Edward Abbey. From river trips through Cataract Canyon to persuading R. Crumb to illustrate The Monkey Wrench Gang, Sanders reflects on the friendships, stunts, and ideas that helped ignite a movement.

In a world where truth shifts with the wind, the Bible offers a steady guide for navigating life’s big questions. Join a Utahn’s journey into scripture’s wisdom with Yoni Kayman, an Israeli rabbi who unravels mysteries like the Nephilim—ancient “giants” symbolizing power’s dangers. From Genesis to today’s moral debates, Kayman argues the Bible is our “user manual,” countering relativism with timeless values. He connects Abraham’s call to modern Israel’s struggles, urging us to choose justice over bias. For Utahns, from Provo’s faithful to Salt Lake’s skeptics, this exploration challenges us to anchor our communities in compassion and truth. Dive into a conversation that bridges ancient texts and today’s divides, revealing why biblical values still matter.

Utah’s housing market may feel out of reach, but realtor and former attorney Asha Klarich believes there are still clear pathways to homeownership. From first-time buyer grants and ADUs to zoning reform and smarter financing, she lays out practical steps for everyday Utahns to break into the market.