Utah Stories
Why Printing a Magazine in the Era of Social Media?
We were reminded why we print Utah Stories on paper. We were struck once again with a “community violation strike” for telling the truth.
Why would anyone want to be a local journalist?
Claire McArthur is a local journalist in Salt Lake City who has worked for several newspapers, magazines and who says she has known since before she entered college that her…
Utah’s COVID Conundrum: When to Reopen Critical “Essential” Local Businesses?
The state, city and county leaders find themselves in a position where they are able to essentially pick economic winners and losers. Now a month into this Utah has seen…
Its 2020: The Main-Stream Media Tailspin and the Rise of the Intellectual Dark Web
The mainstream media is losing ratings and eyeballs. The result is that they need to manufacture hysteria to keep viewers gripped. The consequence of this brutal ratings game is that…
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…
Little Cottonwood Canyon is under threat by Utah’s population boom
Today, 2019, the environmental infrastructure in place to accommodate both the protection of Little Cottonwood Canyon’s natural beauty and protect what’s left of it, as well as preserving the people’s…
RAISING THE BAR—the White Horse ain’t serving your daddy’s bar food
When we think of bar food, we’re most likely thinking of munching on corn nuts, Buffalo chicken wings, pretzels, pork rinds, pickled eggs … that sort of thing. Well,…
Moroccan-Style Chicken Tagine
A few years ago my wife gave me a tagine for my birthday. A tagine is an earthenware pot with a shallow, circular base and a domed or cone-shaped…
Sip o’ the Week—Lange Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2018
The first wine vintage of Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards—which was founded by Don and Wendy Lange—was 1987. Lange is located in the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s northern Willamette…
YAPPY HOUR—Dogs, Dogs, Food Trucks & Fun!
Attention dog and food lovers! If you’re in the market for really good food in an atmosphere where you can enjoy it with your best canine friends, be sure to…
Homemade Lobster rolls
you can create really delicious lobster rolls at home. These would be a tasty addition to your Labor Day weekend.
Casal Garcia Rosé
Vinho Verde wine has a very light, somewhat fizzy and effervescent wine the color of strawberries, and it’s a bit fruity. a perfect Labor Day wine.
Utah State-controlled Medical Cannabis is up in smoke
Highly flawed central fill concept gets shot down The highly flawed central fill distributions center for medical cannabis in Utah has been scratched. Lawmakers are now crafting a bill that…
Fezzari Bicycles cycling and circling the world
Lindon may be a small town in Utah, but bicycles made there are world famous.
Off the eaten path—seven of the best hidden culinary stops in Utah
There are so many Utah eateries to choose from, but in a state as large as Utah, you sometimes have to put in some serious mileage to find the restaurant…
Women cyclists find help, challenging events, and a new tribe with Wildflower Outdoor
Two wheels and big smiles go together Women cyclists (and would-be cyclists), good news! If you’re looking for opportunities to learn, improve, and challenge yourselves, Wildflower Outdoors has cycling opportunities…