When summer temperatures spike like they have this week, I often turn to a simple green salad for dinner—eschewing heavier meals in the heat. This is an easy but delicious dinner salad featuring cooked, high-quality crab. You could easily substitute cooked shrimp for the crab. Enjoy this salad with a nice glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients for crab … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week—Refreshing, Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon DOC Superiore Ah, White wine. With summer temperatures this week heading toward triple digits, I’m not inclined to spend a lot of time standing in front of a stove. So I tend toward simple meals, like the crab salad recipe featured in this week’s Scheff’s Table. And alongside a simple salad, light pasta, grilled chicken, and such, I … [Read more...]
Canyon Cuisine: Dog Days & New Summer Menu at Log Haven
Treat yourself to a canyon cuisine Log Haven restaurant—located in scenic Millcreek Canyon—is a special place to dine anytime. But it’s particularly appealing in summer when cool breezes help temper warm-weather dining on the restaurant’s outdoor dining decks and patio; and, since chef Dave Jones recently launched his new summer menu, there are lots of … [Read more...]
Friday night fish fry
Fish batter recipe I never much liked fish when I was a kid. That’s probably because the only fish I remember eating were the fish sticks and fish cakes we’d be served in school cafeterias on Fridays. But then in England, I learned to love fish, where I first tasted really good fish and chips. Here is a very simple and versatile fish batter recipe (use it for … [Read more...]
Best 7 books for food lovers
Food books that aren't cookbooks I’ve always loved reading about food, drink, travel, and restaurants. But especially in these challenging times, escaping into food writing seems particularly comforting. Lately—perhaps longing to be transported to a different era—I’ve been reading some classics of food writing such as Waverly Root’s The Food of France and … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Bolognese-style ragu recipe for pasta
This Bolognese-style ragu recipe is perfect for when I have some time on my hands—usually on a Sunday. I enjoy making a rich, hearty Bolognese-style pasta sauce (ragu) to serve for a family dinner. In Bologna, Italy, where Bolognese sauce originated, there are as many different ragu recipes as there are cooks. This is one that I really like. If you have the … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Lake Effect’s Romantic in Revolt Cocktail
Salt Lake City's Lake Effect Salt Lake City's Lake Effect is one of the city's most eye-popping bars—if you haven't indulged in a visit, you're in for a treat when you do. The ambiance and decor is gorgeous, and Lake Effect offers up food and drink that hits those same high notes. The drink list is massive—you’ll need to take some time to peruse it and zero … [Read more...]
All That Shimmers … A Visit to Deer Valley’s Glitretind Restaurant
A couple of weeks ago, friends from New Orleans were in town—one of which was performing at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for a trio of shows. Before joining my wife and me for dinner on her night off, our guest had a couple of requests: she doesn’t eat pork and she doesn’t like noisy restaurants (neither do I). Zeroing in on one of the most serene dining spots … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Grilled Southwestern Flank Steak
Flank is an excellent cut of beef that takes well to marinades, making it oh-so-tender. This is a very easy recipe for a blender-made marinade featuring cumin seed, garlic, olive oil, and jalapeños. Be sure to thinly slice the cooked steak against the grain for the tenderest, tastiest meat. I like to serve the steak topped with sliced avocado or a favorite … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Mountain West BRUNCH at SLC EATERY
As you already know, if you’ve been reading my Utah Bites restaurant reviews, SLC Eatery is a terrific new addition to the local dining scene. In addition, SLC Eatery is now serving brunch, from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. SLC Eatery—Saturday, June 29, 11–1 PM SLC Eatery will team up with Mountain West Hard Cider to host a special four-course … [Read more...]