Utah Cooking Show Holding Auditions
The Utah Restaurant Association is seeking teen chefs to audition for a new TV show, Teen Chef Masters. In a competition format, teens (ages 15-18) …
Shrimp & Quinoa Grits
My apologies to friends who wish that the quinoa trend would just go away. (Most of them feel the same way about …
Cafe Rio’s New Look
When Café Rio recently opened its newest location in Cottonwood Heights, customers walked in to a more sleek, sophisticated interior. The new look …
Chipotle Going GMO-Free
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is using non-GMO ingredients to make all of the food in its U.S. restaurants – …
Easy Fish Tacos
A few weeks ago my Standard-Examiner column featured easy fish tacos. Vacations offer a chance to check out new restaurants and flavors. But when …
Salad Trends
What are some current salad trends? I talked to several restaurants for a Standard-Examiner story, and it’s apparent that today’s trendy salads …
Biggest Loser Scott Mitchell’s New Book
I recently interviewed “The Biggest Loser” contestant Scott Mitchell about his new book, “Alive Again” (Spring Creek Books, $16.95). In my Standard-Examiner …
Dutch Oven Cookbook Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to “Maureen,” winner of a cookbook from the International Dutch Oven Society’s 2015 World Championship Cook-Off. It includes all the recipes from the 21 teams …
Meals In a Mug
When I was asked to do a class on easy cooking, I came up with some meals in a mug. I ended up …
Ogden Restaurant Week: How to Navigate It
Ogden Restaurant Week is here, offering a chance to break out of their restaurant rut without breaking their budget. I recently did …