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10 Vegan Burgers to Die For in Salt Lake and Beyond

September 13, 2022 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

Vegan doesn't have to be boring.  Being good doesn’t have to be boring. Here are the most decadent and delicious vegan burgers in Salt Lake City:  1. Most Customizable The potential of the BYOB (Build Your Own Burger) is only limited by your imagination. You’ll pay $11 for a Beyond Burger patty topped with a slice of vegan cheddar cheese. Sauteed mushrooms, grilled … [Read more...]

Plant-Based Meal Options Meant to Impress this Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

Trying to make a good impression this holiday season? Bring food. Trying to save the world this holiday season? Bring plant-based food. A 2021 report published by the Journal of Ecological Society says that animal agriculture is responsible for at least 87% of greenhouse gas emissions.  The holiday season is the perfect time to share my passion for plant-based food with … [Read more...]

Where to Find Vegan Replicas of Your Favorite Candy Bars in Murray, Utah

September 16, 2021 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

Chef Felicia Holmberg (“Chef Fee”) revolutionized Salt Lake’s vegan scene with a Facebook post selling candy. Soon after, she was meeting customers in parking lots, peddling her version of Snickers, called Snix, or “vegan crack”, she jokes. Made with nougat, caramel, and salted peanuts dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, her vegan candy bars created a cult following. Twelve cars … [Read more...]

Light Lunch Fare With Local Flair—Cafe Solstice Offers a Healthy Lunch Menu Featuring Local Produce.

September 15, 2017 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

The moment you walk into Cafe Solstice inside the hippie emporium, Dancing Crane, you know you’re in for something different. The ceilings are high, decorated with strings of colorful lights to match the funky decor. The feeling is down-to-earth, comfortable, and friendly. There’s a small library of books to read, huge indoor plants, comfy couches to lounge on, and local art … [Read more...]

Enjoy Farm-to-Fork Vegetarian Cuisine and Creative Drinks at Zest Kitchen

September 14, 2017 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

Casey Staker, chef and owner of Zest Kitchen & Bar, is proud of his menu that offers dishes and cocktails that look as good as they taste. When you’re known for leading-edge vegetarian cuisine and an ingenious cocktail menu, using local organic produce is key. If you check out Zest’s Instagram feed, you’ll find photos of specials, like fluffy pancakes topped with vibrant … [Read more...]

Sage’s Cafe—Serving Up Local Love Since 1998

September 14, 2017 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

At Sage’s Cafe, Salt Lake’s oldest, most prestigious vegan restaurant, local produce takes center stage. You’ll find everything from escargot made from mushrooms to fresh linguine drenched in creamy Alfredo served with tender, steamed broccoli and warm, buttery garlic bread. Chef and owner Ian Brandt knows just where to buy his bounty. When I tracked him down for this story, … [Read more...]

Fisher Brewing Company Stages a Welcome Comeback

March 9, 2017 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

The Granary District, Salt Lake’s blue-collar-neighborhood-turned-hipster haven is welcoming an old friend: the reincarnation of A. Fisher Brewing Co. Originally Established in 1844, A. Fisher Brewing Co. is one of Utah’s oldest and largest breweries. Over 170 years later, Tom Riemondy—the descendant of the brewery’s founder, Albert Fisher and a small group of friends—Colby … [Read more...]

Harmons Bakeries Stand Out

April 4, 2016 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

When you’re a foodie, grocery shopping is your favorite sport. Finding the best deals, discovering the most interesting local products, and pursuing delicious flavors is your passion. I look forward to my weekly trip to Harmons Grocery. I could spend the day there, lingering over the fancy cheese, checking out the many different ice cream flavors, sampling goodies and spotting … [Read more...]

Uinta Brewing: Seekers of Flavor

March 9, 2016 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

You can find Uinta beers in 34 states, giving the rest of the county a taste of Utah’s craft beer scene. “We’ve been around since ‘93.  We’ve helped forge and define what Utah craft beer is.” explains Steve Mills, Uinta Brewing’s new CEO.  “It’s both a privilege and responsibility.” A transport from Kansas City, Mills seems happy in his new position and home. His passion for … [Read more...]

Shepherds Cheese of Tooele

February 24, 2016 by Amanda Rock Leave a Comment

A week-long challenge of eating only local foods brought Shepherds Cheese to my attention. Scanning the cheese section of Fresh Market, I spotted a small brick of feta with a handsome black label. Upon reading, I discovered that Shepherd’s Cheese was located in Tooele. I hit the localvore cheese jackpot! I used their feta in nearly every dish I ate that week - crumbling the … [Read more...]

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