Stories About Food and Culture
Growing Ancient Grains in Western New York
Savage’s pursuit of ancient seed stock, biodiversity, and passion for what she calls the “Earth/person relationship” fits in a long but more recently re-emerging tradition of locally minded agriculture.
Photo by Andrew Dash Gillman
How FoodNerd Aims to Revolutionize Shelf-Stable Food
FoodNerd’s proprietary nutrient-locking cold processing might well be a next step in the evolution of nutrient bioavailability—the amount of nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body.
Photo by Andrew Dash Gillman
HóZhó: for Men
A spa day for men? Maybe you crushed 40 miles backpacking through remote wilderness or wrapped an adventurous week on the San Juan River. Or maybe you’re a hero dad who patiently helped guide your family the 1.5 miles to Mule Canyon Towers and back, ever vigilant for rattlesnakes. In all instances, the answer is, yes: you deserve it.
Photo by Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa
Escape to Nature Meets Self-Care: Maximizing Wellness at HóZhó Spa
[HóZhó] means a lot to its Native speakers, but in a simplified form, it represents concepts of balance and beauty. HóZhó Spa represents this concept with grace and appreciation in its unique treatments and invites guests to pursue their self-care goals by booking a visit at one of Utah’s top spas.
Photo by Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa
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For the Birds
This long-form article pulls together interviews with poultry farmers and producers of all sizes and examines the challenges and regulations of raising pastured poultry.
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Conscientious Coffee
I worked for years in corporate and independent coffee (and picked coffee in Nicaragua as part of an ecotourism trip). This personally important article rounded up the most thoughtful coffee service in Utah.
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Notable Edibles
For this issue, I interviewed a range of chefs and small-business owners: Slide Ridge Honey Wine Vinegar, Silver King Cafe, Cheese Bread Mania, Nu Nooz Pasta.
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Notable Edibles
I had the pleasure of interviewing several small-business owners: Samak Smoke House, Lazy Day Café, Ginger’s Garden Café, The Blended Table Catering, and Rott’n Apple Farm.
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Notable Edibles
In the same issue as “For the Birds,” I wrote about and photographed three Notable Edibles: Boulder Mountain Baking, Utah wineries, and Heber Valley Artisan Cheese.