The legend of the Jackalope, or variations of it, can be found all over the United States, but it is familiarly found hopping about in the lore and legends of the west. Here we know it as a critter of cryptozoological whimsical-lore that is often described as an average sized hare or jackrabbit, but with … Continue Reading
A TASTE OF BRAZIL: The Churrasco Experience at Tucanos Brazilian Grill
During graduate school as I was working on a PhD dissertation in anthropology, I took time off to travel to Brazil to study the Brazilian martial … Continue Reading
How to Make an Authentic Cubano Sandwich
An authentic Cubano sandwich is a simple affair. I've seen far too many bastardized versions in restaurants which include ingredients like mayo, … Continue Reading
PlumpJack Wine Dinner at Franck’s
On Tuesday, June 28th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Franck’s restaurant will host a wine dinner featuring wines from the PlumpJack Collection of Wines, … Continue Reading
What to Do on Hot Summer Nights in Salt Lake: Enjoy Seasonal Desserts, Food Truck Face Off, Fairy Fest and Live Music
New Seasonal Desserts @ Log Haven Up at the beautiful Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones, Sous Chef Todd Hoffee, Pastry … Continue Reading
Moab’s Canyon & Waffle House: The Last Coffee-Counter in Moab, Utah
Coffee at the Counter Canyon Steak and Waffle House in Moab is decorated with nostalgic, black-and-white photos of simpler times, … Continue Reading
Vanishing Farmland: Paradise Lost as Vital Farmland Gives Way to Development in Ogden Valley, Utah
Utah’s best farmland is disappearing. Just ask Utah Farm Bureau Federation President Ron Gibson. “We are losing the most productive farmland … Continue Reading
Rattlesnakes in Utah: Wasatch Snake Removal Enters Final Year of Service
Battles between man and beast have raged since the dawn of humanity. Sometimes the human loses, but more often than not, the beast loses. It is … Continue Reading
Dishing the Decadence: Delectable Desserts to Die For
The Beehive State has a sweet tooth. Utahns love, love, love their desserts. Of course, that’s true of Americans in general. But Utah is special. … Continue Reading
New Roots SLC, Organic Vegetable Farm Supports Refugee Families to Continue Tradition of Gardening and Farming
In the midst of West Valley urban sprawl is a somewhat unexpected sight: a diverse, organic vegetable farm called New Roots. The farm is a local … Continue Reading
The Great Cache Valley Ghost Tour
I moved to Logan Utah in July of 2021. I hadn’t spent a great deal of time in Logan before moving, so I wasn’t overly familiar with the city or … Continue Reading
10 Taco Temptations: Terrific Tacos, from Funky to Fancy
I will never forget the first Mexican street taco I ate. It was from a cart in Mexico City and it was a revelation, having … Continue Reading
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
To be honest, I was skeptical about the value of air fryers for years, thinking they were just the latest pointless kitchen appliance fad. But I … Continue Reading