One of the most difficult, competitive and ever shrinking professions is local journalism. With the rise of social media, blogs, fake news and YouTube— competing for viewer/reader interest is incredibly difficult. But there are a few courageous souls out there who still love local stories and news and want to share the greatness of their local community in print and … [Read more...]
Utah’s COVID Conundrum: When to Reopen Critical “Essential” Local Businesses?
The Slippery Slope of Denying Businesses and Consumers Free Market Access Utah needs to allow restaurants and bars to operate under the same conditions in which they allow big-box stores and state liquor stores to operate. Nobody can dispute that the government measures regarding containment of the COVID-19 virus over the past month were completely necessary. Perhaps … [Read more...]
Its 2020: The Main-Stream Media Tailspin and the Rise of the Intellectual Dark Web
The current state of the media is one of ratings losses fueling hyper-vitriol and hyper-hysteria. If you judged the world by Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, you would need to conclude that we live in terrible times. But there is just one part of the real world news they aren’t telling you: on a global level, extreme poverty is in rapid decline and the environment is improving. The … [Read more...]
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 called La Fourchette and the memorable dish was la daube de boeuf à l'Avignonnaise. It was simply sensational. This beef stew (daube, in French) recipe comes really close to that amazing daube that I enjoyed in Avignon. The key … [Read more...]
Little Cottonwood Canyon is under threat by Utah’s population boom
We need to make the change we want, not allow the change to happen to us.—Carl Fisher Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah is synonymous with wilderness, natural beauty, remote uncultivated regions still in natural conditions—and recreating. It's been forecasted that by the year 2060, Utah will have an estimated population of 6.84 million. Compare that to today's estimated 3.22 … [Read more...]
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, think again. Because when it comes to bar food in downtown SLC, White Horse Spirits and Kitchen raises the bar. It’s a stunning adult playground - a bar stuffed from floor to ceiling, literally, … [Read more...]
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 cover. It’s a cooking vessel that’s used all over North Africa and is especially useful for dishes—also called tajines—like this one. If you don’t have a tagine just substitute a large skillet with a lid. Tagine … [Read more...]
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 Valley and the winery, which was originally built upon Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, now also produces a wide range of wines such as Viognier, Syrah, Tempranillo, a Brut … [Read more...]
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 look into Yappy Hour 2019. This is the 6th annual Yappy Hour summer and I’m somewhat chagrined to admit that my wife and I only attended our first Yappy Hour this month. Yappy Hour is free to the public … [Read more...]
Homemade Lobster rolls
Last week I wrote an article for Utah Bites about the terrific lobster rolls at Freshie’s. Well, with a little work and great ingredients (fresh lobster), you can create really delicious lobster rolls at home. These would be a tasty addition to your Labor Day weekend. Ingredients for homemade Lobster rolls : 1 lb. cooked lobster meat (shelled) 1 small celery … [Read more...]
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