Four easy-to-make toppings that will give your pumpkin pie a punch of panache.
Pumpkin pie, a staple at every American holiday table, is most often served with pioneer plainness – no lattice, no streusel, no upper crust or crumble. But there's no law against prettifying your pumpkin. And the easy...
Once a word everyone preferred not to pronounce, charcuterie (shahr-koo-tuh–ree) has become a staple on Utah menus, always in the form of a charcuterie board. Some restaurants, to free their diners from the anxiety of saying a difficult-looking French word out loud, just call it a meat-and-cheese board, and...
The most important rule to successfully style a memorable tabletop, according to Rachael Affleck Mayo—principal of Rachael Ellen Events, is to determine your look and use it to guide every choice you make. For a decidedly modern-meets-romantic design, Mayo begins with the flowers, which she uses to establish the...
Feature image by Rich Martello.
I recently returned from a wonderful anniversary trip to attend the International Balloon Festival, and I'm already planning my next visit. In Octobers, Albuquerque, NM transforms into the ultimate weekend getaway destination.
Sight-See
There's lots to see on a stop in Albuquerque, but to get the true...
Autumn is the perfect time to head south to scenic Sedona, where mild temps, red rock hikes and a laid-back, artsy vibe put this northern Arizona town on this season’s hit list.
EXPLORE
Sedona’s scenery is extraordinary. Megawatt red-rock buttes including Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock draw hikers and...
Feature Image: Phillip Grubisa at Beltex
Most of us know it as a restaurant staple enjoyed with cocktails, but as any hostess worth her salt will tell you, charcuterie is an impressive, easy-to-prepare addition to any at-home celebration. But if you're in a pinch, and need something quick and easy,...
For years, Honeycrisp apples have reigned supreme—the advent of Honeycrisp apples in the grocery stores was the produce equivalent of Le Beaujolais est arrive in the wine stores.
This year, there’s a challenger. Behold the SweeTango. SweeTango Apples are being hailed as the successor to the mightyy Honeycrisp. I was sent a sampling of six SweeTango...
by Mary Brown Malouf
We love summer, grilling and fresh-from-the-garden foods. No wonder we get so fired-up when they join forces. This season, think beyond the beef and go to your yard or the farmers’ market to get fresh-picked goodies for the grill. But in order to grill, you'll need...
by Mary Brown Malouf
Utah chefs are on top of the new grilling trend,serving delectables we love on local menus. Here are some of our favorite local grill-masters
Provisions, 3364 S. 2300 East, SLC,
Grilled baby Gem lettuce, dates with smoked bacon ranch dressing and
blue cheese
Alamexo Cantina, 1059 E. 900 South, SLC,
Elotes—Mexican-style...
Event designer Megan Chytraus stages a spirited celebration where vivid colors and festive details are the life of the party.
Summer is the perfect time to pile on color and character.
1. Striped and floral napkins
$10 each, Williams Sonoma, SLC.
2. Succulent in wood box
$22, Cactus & Tropicals, SLC
3. Turquoise plastic margarita glass
$13, Williams...