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SaltFire Brewing: 12 Monkeys Double IPA
When I visited the newly opened SaltFire Brewing Co. in SLC recently, their pub wasn’t quite finished and open. However, I was able to score a handful of really excellent…
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Skydiving Moab: Find Space and Views
Here on earth, space is at a premium. City dwellers feel crowded, which is why we come to places like Moab, where the scenic vistas are vast. But even in…
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A Sustainable Tuscan Red Wine
An ever increasing number of winemakers today are producing wines using environmentally-friendly, sustainable practices. And, that includes some Italian wineries, such as Zonin Family Estates.
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Sensational Celeste Ristorante
For more than two decades, one of my favorite chefs has been a fellow originally hailing from Forte Dei Marmi in Italy. His name is Paolo Celeste. He is owner/chef…
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CommuniTea Garden: Moab Man Embraces the Grace of Open Space
One afternoon in early spring, I met Jay Nethercott on a lot in downtown Moab that he estimates could have made him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Putting the Aggie in Agriculture: Student-run Garden Provides Fresh Produce and Experience
As spring brightens and days lengthen, students in Utah State University’s Student Organic Farm class are diligently monitoring the temperatures in their hoop houses and the soil moisture in their…
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Woodyatt’s Montmorency Cherry Orchard: Tart Cherries Make a Sweet Business
Chock-full of antioxidants and a natural source of melatonin, the benefits of cherry juice have been making health headlines in recent years. “People love it,” says second-generation cherry farmer Dan…
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Tripp Family Farm: Where Cattle Enjoy a Home on the Range
Situated on 700 acres in Richmond, Utah, Tripp Family Farm has taken a distinctive approach to cattle farming. Managed by Mark and Adam Tripp, the farm that has been in…
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Salt Lake Rockabilly Presents: Paul “Woody” Woodmansey
Once a month, Piper Down echoes with rock n’ roll music that defined the 1950’s and early 1960s. The event behind the music is called Salt Lake Rockabilly Presents. It…
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Twisted Fern: Park City’s Twisted Cuisine
I suppose you’d categorize the food at Twisted Fern as “new American cuisine.” But that moniker never really means much to me. Whatever you label it, Chef/Owner Adam Ross is…
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Arugula & Strawberry Salad
Trying to find new ways to use arugula, I decided to combine this peppery and nutty-tasting leafy green with strawberries and a slightly sweet, mild dressing.
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Versatile and Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine: Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs
One of the things I love about Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs is that it is so versatile and food-friendly. I’ve sipped this wine with everything from sushi and sashimi…
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Bill White Farms: Products for People, not Corporate Profit
If a man is lucky, there comes a point when his life’s work and his legacy combine to benefit others. Bill White is a lucky fellow in this respect. His…