Food

Winter Citrus
This winter citrus brightens our taste buds all season long. They’re almost boring. Predictably round, textured like a basketball and so obviously orange. And they’re everywhere—literally. Oranges are the second most-favorite fruit in the country. Orange juice is on everyone’s breakfast table, or brunch table if you have some bubbly...
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of winter’s simplest and coziest breakfast foods. It can also be one of the most exciting.  Utah’s Hell’s Backbone Grill describes its oatmeal as a dreamy, creamy, steamy bowl that can make the rest of your day dreamy as well. Can you say the same about yours? If...
Holiday beer
Skip the milk and cookies this holiday and leave out something that Santa really wants: an ice-cold holiday themed beer. (Don't worry, Santa is very responsible and always has an elf DD. Plus, the reindeer do all the "real" driving anyway.) Check out our local holiday beer round up...
Ginger is the culinary equivalent of enthusiasm. Whether you’re using it in a savory or a sweet dish, its spicy aroma that seems to go straight from the nose to the brain, is a wake-up call: Hey! Things are about to get interesting! Put the ginger flower in a...

Ginger: The Other Zinger

Ginger isn’t just for sushi and holiday cookies. The celebrated rhizome offers sweet spiciness, tangy freshness and a mellow warmth to foods of all kinds, making it the perfect addition to your autumn menu. Ready to get creative?  On the Menu Where ginger takes root, bold flavor follows. Ginger...
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in Utah
Turkey-time is just around the corner, which means buying, preparing, and serving the food, plus clean up. But this year, things are obviously a bit different. So instead of stressing out to prepare a meal, support local restaurants who need our help this Thanksgiving. Oh and did we mention...
Gingerbread Cake, Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm
Gingerbread cookies—the hard kind you make those big houses out of—are mildly edible. But ginger snaps are great. Best of all, we think, is gingerbread cake, the ideal fall dessert. One of the best in Utah comes from the kitchen at Hell’s Backbone Grill. Here’s the (slightly modified) recipe...
Applesauce, Chili pepper apple jam
If applesauce makes you think of grandma, gingham and baby food, think again. Most groceries carry a variety of apples and each one makes a slightly differently flavored sauce. Bring a global imagination of seasonings to apples, and you’ve got a sophisticated side dish or a sauce for pork,...
Fall recipes, Breakfast quiche, Sweet potato crust
Summer barbecues, we will always love you, but there’s something special about food in the fall. Cozying up with comforting dishes, playing with classic flavors like cinnamon and ginger and sharing food with family and friends: for home cooks, it’s a season of endless possibilities, even before Thanksgiving rolls...
Edible flowers
Edible flowers were a big hit in the culinary ‘80s, and why not? Now they’re back (and why not?) They make the most gorgeous garnish ever, and the subtle fragrance and taste of edible flowers add easy elegance to salads, soups and even main dishes. Crystallized petals or flowers...