Mimi’s Cafe Closing in Layton
On Saturday, my husband’s siblings and their spouses had their annual lunch at Mimi’s Cafe in Layton. We were stunned when our …
Moroccan Madness Pizza
The General Mills test kitchens do a lot of recipe development based on consumer demographics. During the Pillsbury Bake-Off last November, the …
Food Trends To Forget in 2014
Food writers usually predict food trends in January. But in this week’s Standard-Examiner column, I listed food trends I wish would go …
Overheard at the Pillsbury Bake-Off
I got home from the Pillsbury Bake-Off on Nov. 12, and the weeks since have been busy with a flooded basement, my …
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 …
Salt Lake City’s Food Truck Scene Blossoming
The food truck trend is blossoming in Salt Lake City. So says John T. Edge, who writes about culinary trends around the …
None of Your Beeswax: Backyard Beekeeping is a Sweet Hobby
Nathan and Sam Huntzinger of Bees Brothers Honey in Logan. As the Beehive State, Utah has a long connection with bees and …
Diet Drinks CAN Help You Lose Weight
We’ve all heard rumors that diet soda actually makes you fatter. Well, that’s not true, according to a study done by the …
Gluten-Free Options: Sweet Cake Bake Shop
As more people are diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, they are requesting wheat-free alternatives such as those at Sweet Cake …