I've come to learn that The food blogger is a particular breed of foodie who likes to eat and talk at the same time. This trait can really end up getting in the way of enjoying a good meal. Thank goodness for laptops because now these people can substitute the talking for typing. Still, try not to spill your butternut squash gnocchi on your keyboard while you are … [Read more...]
A Week’s Groceries in Salt Lake City for around $20? It’s For real.
March 19th, 2009 The Utah Food co-op is providing fresh quality produce and high quality food all while saving families from public assistance. by Rebecca Edwards "If you eat, you qualify" is the motto of The Community Food Co-op of Utah. The Co-op, which is entering its fourth year, is a recently-discovered gem for Utahns like me who have been doing everything they can to … [Read more...]
Rico Owner Knows Beans About Business
How Jorge Fierro emigrated illegally to the United States, then overcame all odds to realize his dream of building a successful business. Jorge Fierro came alone, illegally to the United States with the dream to start his own business. Residents might consider this dream laughable, especially coming from a non-English speaking Mexican kid without any college education. But … [Read more...]
The Mushroom Man
Meet Robert Angelilli a former ski bum/Executive Chef, who now makes his living as a mushroom broker and vendor at the Farmers Market. Angelilli's path to Utah came by way of chasing snow storms and powder in Europe. He says he kept this up in Europe until he found out in Utah, there was no chase required, simply wait and the best snow on earth blankets the mountains in … [Read more...]