Nintendo? Nahh, how ‘bout ballet? Meet a man who’s teaching kids, especially boys, that ballet can pay off. Cristobal Marquez started dancing at the age of three so he could be just like his brother. Later in life, he jumped at the chance when asked to perform for the Houston Ballet. He has since gone on to dance at the Las Vegas Ballet, as well as perform in several guest rol … [Read more...]
Yes They Can!
You think canning is tough? Meet some master canners, who showed off their champion recipes at this year’s Utah State Fair. Canning is not a dying art. In fact, it is a universe of exciting flavors that cannot be store-bought. This was quite apparent at the Utah State Fair. Think currant jellies and pie fillings that would make grandma green with envy. Kristen Larson took … [Read more...]
Rock Star Dreams Become Reality
The drumsticks tap—one, two three, four—and the song explodes with some serious rock ‘n’ roll force. Guitarists Andrew Cleveland and Emma Roberts strike the hard-driving opening chords of The Edgar Winter Group’s “Frankenstein,” accompanied by bassist Sierra Gentry and backed up by tireless drummer T.J. Maddux. Just another rock ‘n’ roll night at Mo’s Neighborhood Grill? Well, y … [Read more...]
A History of Beer in Utah
by Richard Markosian Utah was once the beer capital of the Western United States. Utah and its rich history of the beer industry providing jobs, education and quality products dates back to the 1880s. Utah's Rich History in Beer Part II in a two part series on How Beer Saved Utah. “Very few people realize that Utah was once home to some of biggest and best br … [Read more...]
Utah’s Best Food Blogs
Find out who operates the 10 hottest food blogs in Utah I have a theory that there must be a common gene in our pioneer pool making us more willing to share. Certainly, Pioneers used to share everything. Who doesn't have a Grandma sharing great recipes for funeral potatoes and special punch? Jump forward a couple of generations, and the old recipes on card … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath Salt Lake City?
by James Kirk Tunnels conjure images of dark, dank spaces where mystery and danger lurk around every corner. Combine this preconception with a religion notorious for its secrecy and rituals and you’ve got a juicy recipe for conspiracy. After hearing countless rumors of a “secret” set of tunnels that fan out all over the Salt Lake Valley from Temple Square, we did a b … [Read more...]