Utah Bites
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Ogden’s Own Five Wives Vodka (and Hand Sanitizer)
Kudos to Steve Conlin and all the good folks at Ogden’s Own Distillery, makers of Five Wives Vodka, for their tireless work in helping to supply our community with hand…
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The Kitchen is Closed: Trying Times for Utah Restaurants and Bars
Temporary restaurant closures in Utah will last a minimum of two weeks, we’re told. But most people in the hospitality business think it will go longer than that. And there…
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Cod with Lemon-Butter Sauce
Here is a really simple, but very tasty, recipe for fish fillets. You could use any white fish. I used cod here, but halibut would work well and so would…
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Adobe Road Winery Redline
One of the more interesting wine bottles to come across my desk this past year is called Redline, a red wine blend from California’s Adobe Road Winery.
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Saving MacCool’s: Beloved Irish Fave Rescued from Abyss
With St. Patrick’s Day in mind, I visited MacCool’s recently to see how the family-friendly Irish pub/restaurant was faring. There have been some cosmetic facelifts as well as an overdue…
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Log Haven celebrates 100 years, St. Paddy’s at Feldman’s, and more events
Log Haven Celebrates 100 Years! St. Paddy’s at Feldman’s, High West Mobile Après Ski at Deer Valley, Libations at The Leonardo
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Figuière Famille Combard Le Saint André
Figuière Famille Combard Le Saint André is a spot-on red wine for outdoor barbecues. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache with garnet and violet coloring. Cherry…
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Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Pasilla Peppers
I really love all types of stuffed peppers, but especially Mexican peppers like pasillas, poblanos, Anaheims, etc. For this recipe – which is based on one on the Chili Pepper…
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Snowbasin Cuisine Refreshed, A Tasty Makeover of Earl’s Lodge Dining & Much More
A new food and beverage team at the resort, along with a recently renovated Earl’s Lodge means that the dining options at Snowbasin are better than they’ve ever been, not…
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Utah Chefs Vie for James Beard Best Chefs Award
A number of Utah chefs/restaurateurs have been nominated in the Best Chefs category of the James Beard Awards for 2020 in the Mountain Region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
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Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Mustard Glaze
This simple pork roast is a big hit for a weeknight supper at our house. It couldn’t be easier to make and the result is delicious. I use boneless pork…
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French 75 with Cognac, A Must Try Cocktail at Firewood in Park City
This French 75 was made using cognac, where gin is the more typical spirit of choice for the cocktail. I learned that, apparently, there is debate and some fogginess amongst…
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Laissez Les Bons Temps : A Taste of Mardi Gras at Stanza
Stanza restaurant is normally known for its fine Italian fare. After all, the complete name of the eatery is Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar. But this week, Stanza was…
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St. Paddy’s Day Celebration, Leap Day Frog’s Leap Wine Dinner, and Spanish Wine Dinner
Celebrate St. Paddy’s day with Callanish at The Garage Celebrate Leap Day Frog’s Leap Wine Dinner at EPICure Enjoy Spanish Wine Dinner at Manoli’s
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Thai Drunken Noodles with Tofu Recipe
There is no alcohol in “drunken” noodles, but there are countless variations on this delicious dish all over Thailand. It’s typically a very spicy dish and that’s the way I…
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Refreshing, Crisp Italian Wine: 2018 Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto
I’ve been on a bit of an Italian wine kick lately. That’s partly because I keep coming across wonderful wine values from Italy, like this one: 2018 Zenato Lugana di…