Food
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POSTCARDS FROM PORTUGAL, PART 2 Sublime Beach Clubs, Algarve, & a Day in Spain
We explore beautiful beach clubs, Algarve in the south of Portugal where we spent the second half of our grand vacation, a day trip to Spain, and then back to…
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Truckin’ the World: Utah’s Food Trucks Dish up Global Cuisines
Utah food trucks offer a wide range of international cuisines from Latin America and Europe, to Asia, and Africa.
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5 Rockin’ Restaurant Dishes + 5 Bodacious Brews
Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing that beer pairing dinners in breweries and restaurants have replaced some of the ubiquitous wine dinners that previously ruled the roost. And,…
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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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Overcoming Obstacles: Foods that Went From Loathed to Loved
just as avocado toast has become a “thing” in the past couple years or so, there are a number of foods that, in the past decade, have gone from unloved…
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Provençal-Style Beef Daube
I will never, ever forget the best bowl of beef stew I ever tasted. It was at a restaurant in Provence, France, in the town of Avignon. The bistro is…
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Super Supper at Stoneground
Stoneground began as a funky eatery with good, not great, fare before undergoing a major overhaul a few years ago. A complete remodel turned the restaurant from funky to fab.
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Caribbean Spiced Fried Chicken
When I lived in New York City, my friends and I often ate at a bustling restaurant that we loved called Lola’s. It’s been closed now for a number of…
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Made in Utah Winter Fest 2019
Winter Fest is the remembrance and celebration of lost holiday traditions. It is the recovery of childhood nostalgia and the reconstruction of the simpler times. For three weekends in December,…
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WHERE’S THE FIRE? Bargain Binging at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen
During the holiday season – which is suddenly upon us – we like to spend time with friends and family. And that includes dining out in restaurants. However, for some…
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Shrimp with Shallot-Cream Mustard Sauce
This is a very elegant, delicious dish that’s pretty easy to make once you’ve got all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go. The actual cooking time isn’t more…
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Restaurant Econ 101 – Why you paid $22 for a $12 steak
The simple truth is that almost every restaurateur I know charges as little as they can and still make a profit. Profit margins in restaurants are tiny. To gouge customers…
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Log Haven’s 25th Anniversary Argentum
Congratulations to Log Haven restaurant owner Margo Provost and her dedicated staff on the celebration of their 25th anniversary this month. In honor of this milestone, Log Haven worked with…
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X-RATED—True Farm to Table Fare at Table X
At Table X, the flavors are fresh and clean, in part thanks to the on-premise potager garden that is so lovingly tended to. But don’t think that those fresh flavors…
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Easy Autumn Pork Stew
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.
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Park City Plated, Chef Geraldine, & Stanza Wine Dinner
For many years following the departure of Zucca Trattoria founding chef Elio Scanu, Chef Geraldine Sepulveda headed up the kitchen there. In 2017, she left to open Stellas American &…