Utah Stories
Best farm to table restaurants—separating the pretenders from the contenders
The phrase “farm to table” gets thrown around a lot in the restaurant world these days, and it can mean different things to different people. At its purest, a farm…
Trek reenacts arrival of first Utah Mormon pioneers
WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 7:00 am WHERE: Hike starts at Donner Park, 2770 East 990 South (East of Hogle Zoo) and ends at First Encampment Park, 1700 South…
Fertile soil, the Soil Food Web, and High Desert Soilworks
Fertile soil is imperative for any successful farmer or grower. The Soil Food Web is the colony of organisms living in the soil. The food web is a complex living system that…
Human remains—Native Americans, naked Mormons, or friends of dinosaurs?
Lin Ottinger is famous in the small town of Moab. Since 1960, he has owned and operated Lin Ottinger’s Rock Shop. The Moab Rock Shop is a combination store and museum can…
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…
Sip O’ The Week—Lake Effect’s Romantic in Revolt Cocktail
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.
Farm land or house lots?
Suburbs march into farmlands cul-de-sac by cul-de-sac. But in Cache Valley the advance has slowed.
High Fashion in the High Desert
Tawny Horton is mixing chic with click. She has been arranging wild and whimsical photoshoots around Utah, bringing together Salt Lake City shutterbugs, models, designers, makeup artists, and hair stylists…
Utah Healing Center Uses Horses and Dogs to Aid in Trauma Therapy
Utah Healing Center works with individuals of all ages suffering from physical disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and have experienced traumatic life events. They also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders,…
Ferguson Fruit Orchard
Extensive preparations serve him and his crew when it comes time for harvesting. Starting around July 20, the unofficial harvest season start date, employees work round the clock to harvest…
A Labor of Love: Arborist Christopher Little cares about trees
Little’s business, which he started in 2005, Arbortec Tree Preservation, LLC has a healthy client list. Besides maintaining established trees, Little will consult with businesses and homeowners to select the…
All That Shimmers … A Visit to Deer Valley’s Glitretind Restaurant
Deer Valley’s Glitretind Restaurant is a deluxe dining experience at its finest, and is a must-visit destination in Utah.
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…
Sip O’ the Week—Mountain West BRUNCH at SLC EATERY
Saturday, June 29, 11–1 PM SLC Eatery will team up with Mountain West Hard Cider to host a special four-course brunch, each course paired with a delicious Mountain West Hard…
Utah farmer seeking medical cannabis grow permit
Now that medical cannabis in Utah has been legalized, it’s time to turn our attention to how the medicinal plant will be grown—will there be supply to meet the projected…
