When construction first started, the room was nothing but cement, sheets of insulation and plastic, and some ductwork and pipes for the upstairs. I only had a vague concept of what I wanted in a home theater, but there were a few things I knew would be necessary. Functionality Usually, when people think of a home theater, they imagine built-in stadium seating with six or … [Read more...]
Tasty Ma-Po Tofu: Do It Yourself
Ma-po (or ma po or mapo) tofu is a signature dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine, but it’s quite easy to make at home. Food historians say that “ma-po” means something like “crater-faced old women,” referring to the creator of the dish, a Chengdu woman who suffered from smallpox as a child. Whatever it’s origins, ma-po tofu is one of the most delicious dishes you’ll ever encount … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your Herb Garden
Interview with Horticulturalist, Fritz Kollmann Fritz Kollmann has been Red Butte Gardens’ horticulturalist for almost nine years. He manages, cares for and designs certain areas of the Gardens. When speaking with Fritz, his positive energy and love for plants inspires. What herbs do you recommend people try other than the basics, such as basil and rosemary? I re … [Read more...]