I love chips and salsa. However, I’ve yet to find store bought salsa that is anywhere near as good as that which most Mexican restaurants serve. Well, here is a salsa recipe that I really like for making restaurant style salsa without having to cook anything at all! Ingredients: 1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes, with juice 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green … [Read more...]
Dinner Date with your Furry Companion
Fresh Oysters & More @ Bill White Farms At Bill White Farms + Ranches in Park City, fresh sustainable oysters are back in stock. Straight from the waters Pt. Reyes, Marin Coast, Northern California, these fresh babies are just waiting to be shucked and steamed, grilled, or enjoyed on the half-shell at home. Pt. Reyes oysters have silver-brown shells and are among the … [Read more...]
HOT TAMALES & MORE! Real Deal Mexican @ La Casa Del Tamal
On a stretch of 5600 West in West Valley City filled with shiny new (mostly) franchise restaurants and shopping centers, there is a marvelous family owned Mexican eatery that has shot close to the top of my favorite Mexican restaurants list. It is called La Casa Del Tamal and this, my friends, is the real deal. Not surprisingly, a specialty of La Casa Del Tamal is tamales; … [Read more...]
Authentic Genovese-Style Pesto
Pesto originated in the Liguria region of northwest Italy, which is home to what is called the Italian Riviera. To make authentic Genovese pesto (Genoa is Liguria’s capitol), you should try to seek out Pecorino Fiore Sardo - a hard-to-find sheep’s milk cheese that is critical to making real Ligurian pesto. It is available here in Utah at Caputor’s Market. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
A Summer Sicilian Rosato
Raphael - derived from Archangel St. Raphael - is known as “the patron saint of travelers and happy meetings” and if you are looking for an inexpensive, refreshing wine to drink during your summer travels or to share during a happy meeting, this one is for you: Poggio Anima Raphael Rosato (MSRP $15). Rosato is Italian Rosé and this unique Italian Rosato from Sicily is terrific, … [Read more...]
Tea Shop that Serves Wine in Sugar House, Drag Trivia Night in Holladay and New Beer Garden in Deer Valley
Tea Zaanti - Events, Wine & More Tea Zaanti Cafe is a combination tea shop and wine bar/cafe that believes in sustainability and the three Ps: People, Planet, Profit. And, owners Scott and Becky believe in promoting peace “one cup at a time.” Wine at Tea Zaanti is available by the bottle or in single serving cans, and in addition to teas, coffee, chai, matcha and such, … [Read more...]
Al Fresco Eats: 10 Perfect Patios for Outdoor Dining
With the exception of a few picnic tables scattered here and there outside of shrimp and chicken shacks, I don’t really remember outdoor dining being “a thing” when I was young. Today, however, al fresco seating can be found in restaurants ranging from fast food franchise eateries to Michelin 3-Star fine dining restaurants, and everywhere in between. That is a good thing. And, … [Read more...]
Greek Festival, Gourmet Concert Picnics and More
New Sous Chef & Ceviche @ Stoneground Stoneground Italian Kitchen is pleased to introduce a new Sous Chef as the newest member of the Stoneground team, Teo Cruz. Teo has 20 years of restaurant cooking experience in both Salt Lake City and in Mexico. In addition to the inspired Italian fare at Stoneground, such as freshly made pastas and pizzas, Chef Cruz will be … [Read more...]
Grilled July 4th Fireworks Chicken
Got plans to fire up the grill on the Fourth of July? One of my favorite grilling recipes is butterflied, marinated, grilled chicken. It's a real crowd-pleaser. This recipe calls for a marinade of lemon, garlic, shallots and herbs. It's really versatile, and you could easily substitute other herbs (such as thyme, tarragon, etc.) for the rosemary suggested here. You could also … [Read more...]
Pints for Pups in Ogden Utah
The brainchild of Ogden River Brewing Company head brewer, Pat Winslow, Pints for Pups is a pet adoption and fundraiser event that will take place at Ogden River Brewing Company on Saturday, July 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ogden River Brewing Company and Ogden City Department of Animal Services have teamed up with the Weber County Animal Services to host Pints for Pups. … [Read more...]