We are all standing over the Grand Canyon of political chasms. Two completely different landmasses are separating further and further and it seems that the distance apart is growing because neither of the two sides is on speaking terms, instead, they are speaking past each other. While the mainstream media networks are the most obvious examples of these distancing lands, the … [Read more...]
Live Music is Alive Outside of SLC. A Concert in the Middle of Pandemic?!
Walking into Fork Fest, you can feel the excitement in this enchanted atmosphere. Art Dye Park in American Fork has been transformed for the all-day music and arts festival with three stages themed after the outdoor elements ― Lake, Mountain, and Forest. Twenty-seven bands and myriad artists have come together to share their talents in person ― something they … [Read more...]
Awesome Outdoor Dining Options in a Pandemic
I’ve always loved dining al fresco in good weather, but never more than during the COVID-19 pandemic, since outdoor dining is well-suited to social distancing and fresh air flow. Many restaurants have always offered patio seating; others have had to get creative as a way to increase seating for customers during the pandemic, such as turning parking lots and sidewalks into … [Read more...]
YOU SAY “TAPAS” I SAY “IZAKAYA” – A Visit to Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas
Following on the ramen trend of recent years, I’ve been noticing the word izakaya popping up a lot lately in culinary circles and restaurants. The term izakaya in Japan is typically used to describe a type of bar or small restaurant where inexpensive dishes and snacks are served, much like tapas in Spain. Most izakayas are open late at night and the focus is on drinks more than … [Read more...]
Back for Brunch
Veneto To Go I love dining at Veneto Ristorante Italiano, which is one of Utah’s most authentic Italian restaurants. However, if you prefer not to eat in restaurants these days, did you know that you can enjoy Veneto cuisine in your own home? Yep. Veneto offers full take-home dinners to go as well as antipasti, pasta, pizza, sides, salads, main courses, desserts and beverages … [Read more...]
Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé
Personally, I like to sip Rosé any time of the year and on almost any occasion. Ever since I visited Provence for the first time years ago, I’ve come to love the stuff. I find that Rosé wines pair very well with a wide array of foods and cuisines, from Asian fare and tacos, to burgers from the grill. Most of the time, you can’t go wrong reaching for Rosé. I think that’s … [Read more...]
Tortellini Alfredo
I love fettuccine Alfredo. Who doesn’t? But then, you could really use any type of pasta you like and pair it with creamy Alfredo sauce. I especially like to use tortellini when making pasta Alfredo, since it’s firm and holds up to the thick sauce well. Ingredients: 8 Tbs (1 stick) good quality unsalted butter ½ pint (1 cup) heavy cream 1 package frozen or fresh … [Read more...]
The Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit Pivots to Online Event and is a Raging Success
For many snow sports enthusiasts, the Annual Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) Fundraiser marks the end of summer. It’s a great place to throw back a couple of local beers with friends and kick off the upcoming ski season. The event has become a reunion of sorts for the outdoor community and the crowd looks like a sea of puffy jackets and snow stoke is high. There’s live music, … [Read more...]
Looking for Love, Finding Danger
Much like a camouflaged rattlesnake ready to strike the next passerby on a desert path, there is an omnipresent danger in today’s society ready to attack and sometimes kill unsuspecting prey. Sadly, most of us are not even aware of the threat until there is a casualty. This deadly threat is the dark world of internet dating apps. While swiping left or right, or sending someone … [Read more...]
Food Truckin’ – 10 Terrific Utah Food Trucks to Follow
With a lot of folks still feeling a little timid about dining in restaurants during a pandemic, food trucks are one solution to “eating out” without “eating in.” And, food truck owners seem particularly prescient these days given that food trucks and carts were allowed to operate in Utah during the early stages of COVID-19 while dine-in eateries were closed. With well over … [Read more...]