Some of us love to cook for friends and family during the holidays. And some, not so much. If you’d prefer to enjoy breaking bread on Thanksgiving without having to cook the meal (or bake the bread) and clean up after, here are some restaurants who’ll be serving special Thanksgiving Day meals. Salt Lake City If you’d like to combine early season skiing with Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
FOOD FREAK OUT: Global Tricks or Treats?
If you’re Hindu, chances are you consider a Burger King Angry Whopper to be pretty barbaric. And I’d imagine a vegan would think a double-cheese and pepperoni pizza from Domino’s to be barf-worthy. As they say, “One man’s fish is another man’s poisson.” Well, with Halloween around the corner I thought we’d take a look at some global goodies that probably seem pretty strange … [Read more...]
Utah Sips: This Week’s Updates on Local Beer and Wine Happenings
Bohemian Brewery and Salt City Brew Supply This Saturday, March 3rd, at 2:00 PM Bohemian Brewery & Grill will team up with Salt City Brew Supply to host a lager class for homebrewers. Guest speaker Paul Konopelski from Bohemian Brewery will be on hand to help attendees understand what lagers are along with tricks and tips for brewing great lager beers. Paul is a brewer for … [Read more...]
The Dish: Vegan Cookbook and Brunch Suggestions
Soul food and veganism are not exactly synonymous. But, that might change with an excellent new cookbook called Sweet Potato Soul. The book’s subtitle is a lengthy one, but sums up what it’s all about: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice and Soul. The author is Jenné Claiborne, creator of the Sweet Potato Soul blog and YouTube station. … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Beef Stroganoff
One of my very favorite winter dishes is beef Stroganoff. Many American versions of Stroganoff incorporate mushrooms, but this is a simpler, more traditional preparation. It’s truly delicious and very easy to prepare. Don’t skimp on the meat! Use the best quality beef you can find. Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin or other high-quality … [Read more...]
Cabin Cuisine: Superb food & views at Lookout Cabin
Granted, it’s not so easy to get to and there is no parking, unless you can catch a ride on a snowcat. But if you find yourself skiing at Park City resort, you should make it a point to visit Lookout Cabin for its top-notch food, drink and service. Oh, and the views at this 9,000 foot on-mountain eatery don’t suck, either. Tucked away from urban glitz and glam … [Read more...]
Best Food Blogs in Utah 2014
Anybody with a stomach, a smartphone, and a Facebook account can become a food blogger. And, while the adjective “great!!!” (multiple exclamation points required) might convince friends to visit a new restaurant, or “sucks!!!” might steer them away, writing about fine food and leading-edge chefs is not easy. This is why we at Utah Stories have the utmost respect for the rising, … [Read more...]