Title: Mikaela Shafer What´s new? Answering this simple question has led Mikaela Shafer to explore and chronicle Ogden in the blog, Indie Ogden Utah. Shafer moved to Ogden eight years ago from the Portland area with her daughter and then-husband. Indie Ogden Utah started out as a Mom blog. “I just talked about things I and my oldest daughter were doing, and places … [Read more...]
Kim Bowsher a Force in Utah Business
Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” Saying yes to opportunities and challenges has made Kim a force in Utah business and a key player in Ogden’s future. Not bad for a Seattle transplant who knew no one when she moved to Utah in 2011. When she couldn’t find a company … [Read more...]
Nothing to Spit On: Fun, Funky, Flavor-Filled Dining at Spitz
Opening an eatery with the word spit in the name doesn’t strike me as especially keen marketing. But then, what do I know about branding? Not much, apparently. Because Spitz is doing quite well, thank you very much, with four Utah locations plus more in Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Portland. Spitz - with stores in downtown SLC, Sugarhouse, Cottonwood and Lehi - calls itself … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Chips Recipe
I love potato chips. Unfortunately, most commercial chips are too salty and don’t really taste like … you know … POTATOES. On the last day of the ski season at Deer Valley Resort I had lunch at Empire Lodge and enjoyed the made-from-scratch potato chips that they make. Quite simply, they were the best potato chips I’ve ever eaten. So I did a little research and the secret to … [Read more...]
Hess Family Wine Estates: 2016 Lion Tamer, Red Blend
For quite some time, Hess Family Wine Estates has been one of my favorite sources for excellent wine values. Hess is a family-owned, fifth-generation company committed to responsible agricultural and business practices. The Hess family’s wineries in California, South Africa, and Argentina produce award-winning wines made with sustainable production and growing methods, … [Read more...]
Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee: Coffee and Community in Ogden
If you are in need of a pick-me-up, visit Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee. I left feeling more energized, more positive, and in a better mood than when I awoke--and I didn’t even have the coffee. Daily Rise’s motto is “Promoting Positive Energy,” and you can feel it from the moment you walk in the door. Beth has spent the last 14 years creating that energizing environment … [Read more...]
If It Bleeds It Leads : A conversation with Rod Decker from KUTV News
“If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s the mantra you have to follow to attract viewers in the local TV news business said local news stalwart Rod Decker when I sat down and spoke with him for our Utah Stories podcast. I suppose I agree. Not much blood in this story, mostly because the heart has been removed from local news. Rod Decker was a very young reporter … [Read more...]
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla Headed into a Campaign to be Elected Salt Lake City Mayor
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla hardly broke stride as she exited her 11th legislative session last month and headed straight into a campaign to be elected mayor of the state’s capital city in 2020. In 2008, the odds were not in favor of a 29-year-old Mexican immigrant from the West Side of Salt Lake City to be elected to the Utah Senate, she said in an interview the day after … [Read more...]
Don’t Lay an Egg: Can’t-Miss Easter Meals
In recent years, Easter has become a culinary holiday that goes far beyond dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs. It’s become a day when a lot of restaurants feature special Easter menus, brunches and dinners. So if you’re looking to get out of the kitchen, here are some excellent dining destinations to consider for Easter. Easter Meals: Brunches and Suppers Easter Meals in … [Read more...]
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
Since my son lives near Philadelphia, I’ve spent a lot of time there and eaten more than my share of Philly cheesesteaks. And while it isn’t easy to make an authentic cheesesteak at home - especially since you can’t get Amoroso rolls here in Utah - you can create a pretty good facsimile. Most cheesesteaks in Philly are made using boneless rib eye steak. If you have that … [Read more...]
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