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Easy Autumn Pork Stew

November 1, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

One of my favorite fall/winter dinners is this easy-to-make stew which features pork. You could also use veal for this recipe, which would be equally delicious. Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 12 oz. boneless pork (or veal) stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup drained, diced canned tomatoes (Italian-style Romas are best) 1 1/2 cup … [Read more...]

Gone, But Not Forgotten – The Many Meals I Miss

October 1, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Former Utah Restaurants In the quarter-century that I’ve been writing about Utah’s food and drink scene, I’ve seen far too many restaurants come and go. And there are plenty I miss. A jaunt down memory lane conjures up a multitude of meals and people I wish I could break bread with one more time. Salt Lake City I miss the late John Williams and Tom Sieg, and I miss … [Read more...]

Dynamic Duos—Utah Chefs

September 17, 2019 by Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Dynamic Duos Salt Lake City Chefs -- Jonathan LeBlanc and Amber Billingsley. Photo by Dung Hoang

Ramsay, Keller, Waters. More often than not, it’s a solitary name on a restaurant’s menu that draws the crowds. It’s easy to see why, in this industry, a singularly executed vision goes a long way toward a seal of excellence. There are always exceptions to the rule of course, and sometimes two heads are better than one. Here are two of my favorite restaurants in Utah—where … [Read more...]

Sip o’ the Week – 30 Years of Squatters

September 13, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Sip o' the Week - Squatter's Lady Liberty

Founded in 1989 by partners Peter Cole and Jeff Polychronis, Squatters Craft Beers celebrated its 30th anniversary this past Sunday with a beer festival that took place in the parking lot adjacent to Squatters brewpub. It was a celebration of craft beers in general, not just of Squatters’ beers; and included a boatload of local breweries: Bohemian, Hopkins, Uinta, Red Rock, … [Read more...]

Moroccan-Style Chicken Tagine

August 30, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  A few years ago my wife gave me a tagine for my birthday. A tagine is an earthenware pot with a shallow, circular base and a domed or cone-shaped cover. It’s a cooking vessel that’s used all over North Africa and is especially useful for dishes—also called tajines—like this one. If you don’t have a tagine just substitute a large skillet with a lid. Tagine … [Read more...]

YAPPY HOUR—Dogs, Dogs, Food Trucks & Fun!

August 23, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Attention dog and food lovers! If you’re in the market for really good food in an atmosphere where you can enjoy it with your best canine friends, be sure to look into Yappy Hour 2019. This is the 6th annual Yappy Hour summer and I’m somewhat chagrined to admit that my wife and I only attended our first Yappy Hour this month. Yappy Hour is free to the public … [Read more...]

Homemade Lobster rolls

August 23, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Last week I wrote an article for Utah Bites about the terrific lobster rolls at Freshie’s. Well, with a little work and great ingredients (fresh lobster), you can create really delicious lobster rolls at home. These would be a tasty addition to your Labor Day weekend. Ingredients for homemade Lobster rolls : 1 lb. cooked lobster meat (shelled) 1 small celery … [Read more...]

LOBSTERS ON THE LOOSE! 

August 16, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

    Lobster Rolls, Sliders, Salads, & More at Freshie’s Freshie's fresh Lobster rolls in Utah—Travel along the Atlantic Coast from Connecticut to the Canadian Maritimes and you’ll find countless varieties of lobster rolls and an equally countless variety of lobster shacks and shops. The best ones are usually hole-in-the-wall joints that cater mostly to … [Read more...]

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe

August 16, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Last week I shared a recipe for Provençal-style pork tenderloin. A few people wondered about the side dish for it. It was roasted fingerling potatoes—a really simple and inexpensive but delicious side dish. Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe ingredients: 1 lb. fingerling potatoes, sliced in half lengthwise Leaves from 2 rosemary sprigs, minced Leaves from 2 … [Read more...]

Mex & more—Park City’s Crystal Park Cantina

August 9, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Crystal Park Cantina Crystal Park Cantina, Park City—One of my favorite dining spots for a number of years in Park City was Bistro 412, which specialized in French bistro fare—a cuisine that there’s woefully little of in Utah. Well, as my wife and I were strolling Main Street on a recent Sunday, heading to the Park Silly Market, we decided to pop in to Crystal … [Read more...]

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