Dry January: Who Knew?
When I was asked about doing a Standard-Examiner story on Dry January, I was mystified. What is Dry January, I wondered? Something …
Birria is Big at No Manches Way in Ogden
It’s all about birria at No Manches Way, an Ogden restaurant at 1516 South Washington Blvd. A few weeks ago I interviewed …
Weller’s Bistro: German Cuisine and More
German cuisine must have a following in northern Utah, given the popularity of Weller’s Bistro, opened almost two years ago in …
Sticky Bird: Wingers’ Sister Restaurant Cooks Crispy Chicken For A Cause
Sticky Bird in Farmington is a recent entry in Utah’s crowded fried chicken scene, where you’ll find a lot of “bird” restaurants. …
Emergency Kit Christmas Gifts for a Prepared 2021
An emergency kit isn’t so festive as a gift of goodies, cocoa mix or bubbly cider. But 2020 changed my thoughts about …
Win A Copy of “The Gourmet Cookie Book”
When Gourmet magazine folded in 2009, the publishers realized there was a treasure trove of past recipes to be turned into collector’s …
Tucanos Opens in Farmington; Win a Gift Card to Enjoy It!
It’s a bold move to open a new $3 million restaurant in the middle of a pandemic, but that’s what Tucanos Brazilian …
Giveaway: “The Tenth Muse” by Legendary Cookbook Editor Judith Jones
In 2008 I met Judith Jones, the brilliant editor who rescued “Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl,” and Julia Child’s …
Using Food Storage: How Old is Too Old?
When you start doing a pandemic check-up on that food storage sitting in your basement, you’ve got to wonder: Should you …
Potato Cookbook Giveaway
I can’t think of any veggie that’s more versatile than the humble potato, and this cookbook is proof. The title, “Smashed, Mashed, …