Utah Food World Is Well-Connected
Over the past 20 years that I’ve been covering the Utah food world, I’ve found that it’s very well-connected, with chefs, restaurateurs, …
Dutch Oven Baking Book Gives Trade Secrets
Bruce Tracy of “Dutch Oven Baking.” photo by Valerie Phillips I own three cast-iron Dutch ovens that I use mainly for summer …
Viet Pham: The Next Food Network Star?
Celebrating Viet Pham’s “Iron Chef” win last January. Utah chef Viet Pham has been announced as a contestant on the ninth season …
Lovin’ Laughlin, Part 1
Ever been to Laughlin, Nevada? Well, neither had I. Laughlin is located in the very southern tip of Nevada. Arizona is just …
Lovin’ Laughlin, Nevada Part 2
Kitchens at Windows on the River buffet. Here’s Part Two of the road trip Amy & I took through Southern Utah, Las …
Dutch Oven World Champs Share Secrets
Matt Pelton, World Champion of the International Dutch Oven Society’s annual cook-off, gave some tips for cooking competition-worthy proteins: “The best method …
Utah Chef Viet Pham Beats Bobby Flay in "Iron Chef"
Viet Pham celebrates his “Iron Chef” victory at Naked Fish Bistro. Beef fat ice cream … who knew? Chef Viet Pham was …
Leslie Fiet of Mini’s Cupcakes Wins Cupcake Wars
Leslie Fiet waits during filming of “Cupcake Wars.” Leslie Fiet of Mini’s Cupcakes and her assistant Stephanie Deer won an episode …
Marcus Samuelsson’s Autobiography, "Yes, Chef"
Because of food TV shows, chef Marcus Samuelsson has become familiar to a lot of people who have never tasted his food. …
BIGGEST LOSER: Chef Devin Alexander’s Healthy Holiday Tips
Chef Devin Alexander, author of the new “Biggest Loser Quick & Easy Cookbook,” offers the following tips to celebrate without busting your …