Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wind and travel writer based in Utah, where he has been a champion of that state's food and drink scene for 25 years. He loves to cook, ski, travel, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of electric guitars and amplifiers. He considers being a "professional eater" the … [Read more...]
Conscious Dining: A Visit to The Dispensary
Not Your Daddy’s Diner David Heiblim knows a thing or two about comfort food. He’s the founder of both Este Pizzeria - specializing in East Coast-style pizzas - and Este Deli, which offers East Coast-style sandwiches and other deli fare. So it might come as no surprise that the main attraction at his newest restaurant is one of the ultimate comfort foods: pot pie. It’s the … [Read more...]
Great West Food Desert: City Seeks to Improve Food Options on Westside
Food deserts are areas occupied by people lacking the income to buy healthy food or do not have access to foods that are considered part of a balanced diet. By U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, the west-side of downtown Salt Lake City is a food desert. Whether the SLC Redevelopment Agency's proposal to build a permanent, year-round public market for Salt Lake City will … [Read more...]
BLT Bucatini Recipe
BLT Bucatini is one of my very favorite pasta dishes - one that makes use of pancetta (bacon), arugula (lettuce) and cherry tomatoes: BLT. I like to make this using thick bucatini pasta, but feel free to use any type of pasta you like. Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, roasted (see instructions below) 2 garlic … [Read more...]
A Cheesesteak State of Mind: Two Under-the-Radar Cheesesteak Emporiums
Since my son lives in southern New Jersey, just a stone’s throw from Philadelphia, I spend a good deal of time in and around the City of Brotherly Love. And because I do, I eat a lot of cheesesteaks - Philly's best-known food product. I always indulge in at least one when I’m there, even if it’s just to grab a cheesesteak at Pat’s on the way to the airport. I’ve tried all … [Read more...]
Backyard Urban Gardens Bring Garden Bounty Right to your Doorstep
B.U.G. Farms: Crusaders for Community Supported Agriculture “I thought she was crazy and that it would never work,” says Backyard Urban Gardens (B.U.G.) Farms’ co-owner Carly Gillespie of the organization’s creator, Sharon Leopardi. “She didn’t have any start-up capital, was a renter, and didn’t have any garden space. And, she wanted to stay in the city—not move to a small … [Read more...]
Japanese-Style Chicken Curry Recipe
When I was young I lived in Japan, near Tokyo, for a few years. During that time, our family was fortunate to have a housekeeper/cook and that’s where I learned to love Japanese-style curry. Japanese curry isn’t much like either Indian or Thai curries. It’s milder, for starters. And, Japanese curry usually incorporates carrots and potatoes into the dish. Here is my version of … [Read more...]
Tom+Chee: Everyone Loves a Great Grilled Cheese
The ultimate comfort food I have met exactly one person in my life who didn’t like cheese. And although there are those who avoid cheese for health or dietary reasons, I mean - c’mon - who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich? For some of us, it’s a touchstone comfort food and a throwback to our childhoods. The folks at Tom+Chee know this, and they have, with a … [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 … [Read more...]
Spring on the Food: 5 Salt Lake City Restaurants Worth Visiting this Spring
The Dodo The fancy casual dish With a warm, classy ambiance coupled with a menu of American comfort food and (arguably) the best desserts in Utah, the Dodo blends a refined, yet casual dining scene perfect for a date or celebratory night out. The big patio, settled right across from Sugar House Park, creates a perfect spring evening setting, too! (Favorites: Smoked Turkey … [Read more...]
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