Bites
BOOK ‘EM & SEE ‘EM – What to Read and Watch During a Pandemic
It goes without saying that many, if not most, of us have some extra time on our hands these days. As a food and travel writer, I haven’t been able…
Mother’s Day Dining During Quarantine
There aren’t nearly as many options this year to take mom out for a Mother’s Day meal, but there are a few. Here are my recommendations.
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #3 SOMI Vietnamese Bistro
This week, we visited one of our favorite Sugarhouse restaurants for dinner to-go: SOMI Vietnamese Bistro.
Tomato Biryani
Biryani – which is also spelled biriyani – is a popular rice-based dish from Southern India. It’s sort of like rice pilaf, but with an Indian spin and can be…
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #2 : Feldman’s Deli
This week, we visited my favorite Utah delicatessen: Feldman’s Deli, which offers online ordering with curbside pickup in front of their deli patio. For authentic Jewish fare, Feldman’s is hard…
Venice-Style Shrimp
This is a scrumptious recipe based on one from Food & Wine magazine – large shrimp prepared in the Venetian style with garlic, wine, butter, chili flakes and lemon zest.…
Tales of Takeout, Takeout Tryout #1: Gourmandise
I was surprised, frankly, at the vastness of the Gourmandise menu selections for takeout; there are LOTS of options, ranging from salads, sandwiches, soups, stews and pastas for lunch to…
Corn & Black Bean Salsa Recipe
One of my wife’s very favorite things to eat is Corn & Black Bean Salsa, which she usually buys at Harmons. However, it is very easy and inexpensive to make…
Easy Easter To Go: Takeout Options for Easter Sunday
Since most of us are sheltering at home these days, Easter gatherings will tend to be on the smallish side. Many will be cooking Easter brunch or dinner at home,…
Park City Park & Grab: 11 Tasty Park City Takeouts
Meanwhile, I’m turning my attention this week toward highlighting some terrific Park City restaurants that have switched to a takeout/delivery/pickup model. There are far too many restaurants to include all…
Penne with White Sausage Sauce
Here is a quick and easy comfort food pasta dish which I modified a little from the original New York Times recipe by Mark Bittman. Here, pasta is coated in…
Don’t Curb Your Enthusiasm: Delicious Delivery & Curbside Utah Restaurants Dishes
With restaurants closed for in-house dining all over our state in an attempt to help curb COVID-19, I’ve been impressed … no, AMAZED at how rapidly so many restaurants have…
Saving MacCool’s: Beloved Irish Fave Rescued from Abyss
With St. Patrick’s Day in mind, I visited MacCool’s recently to see how the family-friendly Irish pub/restaurant was faring. There have been some cosmetic facelifts as well as an overdue…
Snowbasin Cuisine Refreshed, A Tasty Makeover of Earl’s Lodge Dining & Much More
A new food and beverage team at the resort, along with a recently renovated Earl’s Lodge means that the dining options at Snowbasin are better than they’ve ever been, not…
Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Mustard Glaze
This simple pork roast is a big hit for a weeknight supper at our house. It couldn’t be easier to make and the result is delicious. I use boneless pork…
Laissez Les Bons Temps : A Taste of Mardi Gras at Stanza
Stanza restaurant is normally known for its fine Italian fare. After all, the complete name of the eatery is Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar. But this week, Stanza was…