SaltFire Brewing Co. Crafting beer is an art form. It requires knowledge, patience, finesse and creativity. At SaltFire Brewing Co., owner and brewer Ryan Miller has taken the art of brewing to the next level. Using a process typically reserved for making wine, Miller implemented the use of two massive oak barrels known as foeders (pronounced food-ers) to age and sour his … [Read more...]
Utah Artist Linda Southam, a Single Mother Turning Her Crazy Dream into Reality
In 1982, Linda Southam, a single mother with a 12-year-old daughter, took a risk with her crazy dream and opened an art gallery. She claims that a big part of her success was the luck of finding a place with affordable rent. But none of the odds against her could match her passion, let alone her work ethic. Being a single mother, she learned to make things happen all on her … [Read more...]
The Story of Mazza, One of the Oldest Middle Eastern Restaurants in Salt Lake City
Ali Sabbah is no stranger to awards and accolades. As owner of Mazza Cafe, he has garnered countless “Best Of” honors for the Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality generously dished up at his iconic Salt Lake City restaurant. And, although he doesn’t call himself a chef (more on that later), he was recently nominated for a James Beard Award as Best Chef in the Mountain region, … [Read more...]
Five Ogden Women Working Hard to Build Community
OGDEN – In honor of Women’s HIstory Month, we’re highlighting five Ogden women who work tirelessly to build community. Tamara Brown-Johansen Her students call her Brown-Jo. At 63, she’s in her 38th year teaching Consumer and Family Science classes at Ben Lomond High School. “When I did my student teaching, I absolutely fell in love with it,” Brown-Johansen said. “I … [Read more...]
Utah Lighthouse Ministry Bookstore Closes Its Doors
After more than 60 years serving the ex-Mormon community, the Utah Lighthouse Ministry bookstore closes its doors for good. Sandra Tanner and her late husband Jerald Tanner have been the sole owners of the Utah Lighthouse Ministry bookstore since they started the organization in the 1960’s as a newly-married couple. “The Tanners are authors of over forty books on the … [Read more...]
Unstoppable Maci Winn: Utah Woman Continues Weightlifting Despite Broken Leg
At 26 years old, Salt Lake City native Maci Winn is one of the state’s up-and-coming weightlifters on a national and international scale. From her involvement in athletics at an early age, to working towards her MD/PhD Degree at the University of Utah, Winn is setting the stage to make a name for herself. Many of Winn’s family members work in the healthcare field, which has … [Read more...]
Small Utah Businesses’ Problems from COVID to Battling Inflation
2022 was a difficult year for small and local business owners. While still recovering from the trials that came with a global pandemic, many businesses were faced with significant economic pressures and staffing issues in 2022. Many Utah cities were undergoing new infrastructure and building plans. The cost of supplies, shipping and rent increased drastically. Supply chain … [Read more...]
February 2023 Activities and Events in Utah
February 9 Local & Live at Fort Desolation, 916 S main Street. This annual fundraising event for local music artists will support Morgan Snow of Triggers & Slips. The proceeds will go to help with expenses for Morgan’s son’s chemotherapy expenses. Live music, food & drink, cash bar and more for a $25 admission fee. February 10 to February 12 Acorns Antique & … [Read more...]
Delicious Temptations at Utah Resorts
Through the years ― particularly with winter sport destinations like Deer Valley Resort leading the way ― our local resorts have really stepped up their culinary games. Eclectic dining fare is more the norm now for skiers and boarders, rather than the exception. Here are some of our favorite gourmet-worthy slopeside dishes and dining venues. While I love the … [Read more...]
Support Local by Crafting Cocktails for a Chilly Season with Spirits Made in Utah
I do not reside in the land of Hallmark Holiday Cheer. Those in the industry like myself are always “on,” so the most pleasant parts of the holidays usually involve post-shift late-night indulgence with our work family as we bolster our spirits with spirits for extended family time. Fortunately, Utah is laden with talented distillers partnering with Utah farmers for truly … [Read more...]