February 5, 2019 marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, and the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year celebrates the coming together of family and friends to feast and welcome the new year. Many lucky foods are traditionally eaten for their … [Read more...]
Delicious things to make featuring locally grown and produced foods.
The history of Jell-O in Utah and beyond
With the Pioneer Day holiday on the horizon, it will be no surprise to see Jell-O salads at upcoming celebrations centered around the Mormon pioneering spirit. So I collected some long-time favorites from Utah's along with the jiggly stuff's history that extends far beyond the … [Read more...]
November 17 is National Baklava Day!
November 17 marks the annual celebration of baklava--the sweet treat made with filo dough, chopped nuts and simple syrup or honey. Baklava’s history isn’t well documented, so it’s no surprise that both Greece and Turkey claim it as originating in their country … [Read more...]
Tangy Brussels sprouts recipe
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, here’s a tangy suggestion to bring some flavor to your table. Brussels sprouts do seem to be one of those polarizing items that people either love or love to hate but if you love them and want to add another green vegetable option alongside the … [Read more...]
Farmers market cucumber salad
Here is a very simple cucumber salad recipe that will add a bit of pizzazz to the table without taking away from the fresh summer produce found at any of Salt Lake's summer farmers markets. This is easily doubled, tripled or more for larger families or a fast party dish. 1 … [Read more...]