February 2012
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Foraging for a Utah Dining Experience
Another Sundance Film Festival down - always a busy but enjoyable time. It’s always hard to find really great food during the fest… especially when you are working and partying simultaneously for hours on end with no sleep.
Well, I think Forage is always impressive to the likes of big city out-of-towners. So after hyping up Forage to my new foodie friend, she booked reservations and...
January 2012
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A Racist View of FIND and SIGN →
Check out my latest guest blog over at Pioneer Theatre’s blog. It’s for the world premiere of FIND AND SIGN!
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Christmas Ideas - Hot Chocolate on a Stick
This year, for Christmas, I had this crazy notion in October (yep, definitely October as I sat on the van floor while we drove South drinking tea in the middle of the night looking for a spot to camp - Dirty Devil adventure) to create special blends of tea for office giving and then some others. But as my mind likes to do, my thoughts rambled on… What if they don’t take caffeine?...
December 2011
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TORC 6: "I'm In [Lalalalalalalalalalalala] Love" -...
Track on Repeat Craze #6: Meiko - I’m In Love / I’m In Love EP.
Okay, so I’m not really sure where you can buy Meiko’s new EP, I’m In Love. It just came out! I received mine through her pledgemusic.com campaign. And her album, The Bright Side, does not seem to be set for release until Spring 2012. So, enjoy the video below! WAIT!!
Beware - it is catchy.
Okay,...
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After Thanksgiving Special at Forage
What better way than to celebrate a giant Thanksgiving meal than another incredibly delicious meal at Forage? Our menu for the night…
Winter squash croquette. Burst in your mouth goodness… usually the way a Forage meal starts off (usually as in… the two times I’ve been there now, ha!).
Soft scrambled egg with maple syrup and sherry cream…
You gotta dig deep...
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From Hard Knock Life to Easy Street →
Check out my guest blog for Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of Annie!
November 2011
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A Charitable UHH Halloween in Photos
Uh Huh Her toured out to Salt Lake City again this year - charitably this time. You may have seen those “I love boobies” bracelets and other swaggy gear - all that and more was much-a-present at the Urban Lounge, October 30, 2011 for the Keep A Breast tour with UHH and featuring Jarrod Gorbel.
Oh, I’m sure it never hurts to do a bit of cross-promotion since UHH just released...
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Dirty Devil Canyoneering, Part II - Angel Slot...
This is probably one of my favorite hikes so far - Angel Slot Canyon near the Dirty Devil area. Fairly easy (but may first be intimidating) rappels that are juicy beefy! True slot canyon squeezes that require some technical maneuvering… Oh and hey, it’s not too long! It’s another 3-4 hour, or in our case… 5-6 hour hike that’s less than 3-4 miles round trip.
Drive...
October 2011
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Dirty Devil Canyoneering, Part I - Angel Cove
Fall approaches with rain and cool weather. We found one last hurrah at Dirty Devil - near Hanksville, Utah (and the Robber’s Roost and North Wash canyoneering area).
Our first canyon - Angel Cove! The site is south of Hanksville, off some dirt paths. GPS is greatly helpful out here where dirt roads are king. There are only a few signs and people are fairly scarce in these neck of...
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Lake Mary By Way of Grizzly Gulch Hiking Trail
The Lake Mary - Grizzly Gulch hike is beautifully scenic hike that will take you through three to four ski resorts. It passes through several lakes, Mary included, and takes you through the old abandoned mines of the Grizzly Gulch trail.
This hike starts at the top of Alta, where you’ll drive to the Catherine Pass Trailhead. It ends just outside the Alta ranger post, at the Twin Lakes...
September 2011
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Moab – Touristy Version, Part V: Kayaking the Moab...
What better way to end a trip then a relaxing day down the river?
Labor Day Monday, we rented a couple of duckies, inflatable kayaks, and went with Red River Adventures down the Moab Daily.
After a failed effort to run the river the day before, we made reservations before hiking around Arches National Park and arranged a trip down in duckies.
We packed up the campsite early morning and...
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Moab – Touristy Version, Part IV-2: Arches...
After a quick dip in the river and setting up our camp site before it got too dark, we went back to Arches National Park to hike Delicate Arch during the golden hour.
Delicate Arch is a moderate hike about 3 miles round trip that takes you to the (probably) most prominent icon of Southern Utah and/or Arches National Park.
There are some climbs, but nothing too difficult and easily trekked by...
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Moab – Touristy Version, Part IV-1: Arches...
Booking a kayaking venture on the day of during Labor Day weekend? Utter fail. Backup plan? Arches National Park!
Post-Canyonlands Needles hike, we were much too tired and hurt to complete the any sort of long hike at Arches. But, we fared pretty well through the short hikes to sight-see most of the highlights through the park.
Armed with Lisa’s handy dandy national park pass, we drove...
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Moab - Touristy Version, Part III: Canyonlands...
Woken up by the bright burning sun - we chowed down on some quick breakfast and headed into Canyonlands - Needles section before it was even 8.30am. Yes, that’s earlier than when I leave for work…
Elephant Hill Trailhead - Gateway to Chesler Park, Joint Trail, Druid Arch, Elephant Canyon. That’s us!
Geared and ready to go, we ambitiously embarked on an 11 mile hike around...
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Moab - Touristy Version, Part II: Newspaper Rock
Petroglyphs! So awesome.
Another first for me - Native American petroglyphs! Never before (can I recall) had I seen any petroglyphs in person. Newspaper Rock is a great place to get punched with a large display of historic rock art (writing?).
Visit Newspaper Rock on your way to the Needles section of Canyonlands or on your way out and back to Moab. It’s approximately 25 miles north of...
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Moab - Touristy Version, Part I: Pasta Jays...
You can always count on Lisa (and Zac) for some good outdoor adventuring.
Well, with a friend of hers from Michigan in town - we played tourist this time around for Labor Day weekend and dined at a restaurant on Main Street. That right folks, no camp dinner tonight but food baked indoors in a machine! Pasta Jays in Moab, Utah.
So, two words…. Great. Pasta. Pasta Jays has some...
August 2011
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First Zion National Park Trip, Part II: Orderville...
We first attempted Orderville back in June and July - too much water! However, when we hit it up a couple weeks back - it made for a great hike in the summer heat with some awesome water play.
Check around the web before you attempt this one as the water levels can get quite high. It’ll be good to see what others have experienced and what extra equipment you might need if you can find...
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First Zion National Park Trip, Part I: Echo Canyon
Yet, another first for the summer: Zion National Park!
A last minute trip that resulted in many injuries, but well worth the pain. Let me start from the beginning before I get too far ahead of myself, however.
Friday after work, we zipped down south to camp out near the national park. It was nearly 11.30pm when we arrived at the site - nope, no gorgeous cliff view this time; although the view...
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July 2011
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Tubing the Provo River - Utah Summer Fun
Diversity. Big city life. Liquor in grocery stores. And Neiman Marcus. These are just a few things that Utah lacks. However… the great outdoors is where Utah never ceases to flourish! That’s why… summertime is full of fun sun-bathing adventure. Last week’s adventure - river tubing down the Provo River. It was a great way to cool down in our near 100 degree weather.
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How to: Kymco People S200 Oil Change
I recently re-registered my scoot: a Kymco People S200. It’s been a blast, but after almost a year of not riding it; I thought I should give it some fresh oil.
Being the lazy, 8-hour desk job type that I am… I tried to surf the internet for where the drain bolt was located. I remembered it was different than what the owner’s manual had down. After a few Google searches, I...
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Sheila E. and the E Family: 2011 Salt Lake City...
For anyone who did not see Sheila E. and the E Family this past Friday at the Salt Lake City International Jazz Festival, you missed some wicked percussion jamming. There is never any disappointment whenever I see the Escovedos perform.
Smashing entrance. Incredible solos. All-out attitude. And the occasional blast from the past (or as they say, taking it back to Oakland).
The first...
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Sheila E. Plays the Salt Lake Jazz Festival Again!
Hey! Sheila E. and the rest of the musical Escovedos are playing the Salt Lake Jazz Festival this Friday. Hell yeah!! You can most definitely see me there - Washington Square at 450 South and 200 East. Come say hello!
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Sunday Burn - Mount Olympus Hike to Summit
Last Sunday, I obtained two bright, burning red shoulder burns from the hot weather we have finally fell into season. I blame that six+ hour hike to the Mount Olympus summit, but it was worth every ache and pain.
I can’t say that this was the best choice for my first hike of the year… it’s most definitely not for the beginner. I was literally aching for days after we finally...
June 2011
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Moo with the Rent Crew at Pioneer Theatre Company
RENT! The musical! Playing at Pioneer Theatre Company now! Go check it out before it closes this weekend!
Okay, so… I am totally a fan of Rachel Moulton. She’s so fucking hilarious! First, in Black Comedy. Now, in Rent.
Her performance in Rent was the perfect angle for the opening night party blog. Get a sneak peak of her performance in Rent plus a few other...
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First Moab Trip, Part III: Rock of Ages (aka: Pool...
Two nights of camping and no showers later, we had one more adventure before heading home. Following a day through U-turn and Negro Bill Canyon, we decided to tackle on a longer canyoneering outing - Rock of Ages (also known as Pool Arch)!
Rock of Ages is down Kane Creek Drive. You’ll find a lot off the street for Kane Creek campground about 4.5 miles down the road from Main Street in...
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First Moab Trip, Part II: Negro Bill Canyon to...
After our quick U-turn, we drove along the Colorado River (just east of Moab) to the Negro Bill Canyon trail head. We parked our beast van at the lot across from the trail and had a quick lunch before heading out.
Trailhead On Utah Scenic Byway 128, three miles east of junction with U.S. 191.
This is a gorgeous moderate hike that takes about four hours round trip. It’s...
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Mo' Bettah Steaks - Food Porn Quicky
This is from a while ago, but I thought I’d just quickly post!
On a whim craving some Hawaiian grub, I convinced Heather to grab dinner with me at Mo’ Bettah Steaks (multiple locations throughout Utah) just before a show at the Pioneer Theatre Company.
Huge servings. Decent prices. Fast. Simple and yum. Don’t expect blow-you-out-of-the-water fanciful gastronomic...
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First Moab Trip, Part I: U-turn (Arches National...
Lisa and Zac hauled me away in their giant Sportsmobile a few weeks ago to take me on my first ever Moab camping trip.
We arrived to late Friday night and camped out over near Dead Horse Point. The sun had set already, but the view in the morning was incredible.
We had a quick breakfast a la Lisa and then slowly gathered ourselves to hit the road.
First stop: Arches National Park, the...
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Christina Perri Headline Concert - Salt Lake...
Christina Perri of ‘Jar of Hearts’ fame (a la SYTYCD choreographer Stacey Tookey) headlined Salt Lake City on May 1, 2011 - Avalon Theatre. Her first ever headline show! See a recapture through photos…
I’m not sure what was in her cup…
But she held it really closely.
(singing Penguin)
She was super excited about her first headlining show.
I...
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Forage - Salt Lake City, Utah
Okay, try as I might to come up with a clever title for this blog… I just couldn’t think of anything witty enough. At least… nothing to do Forage any justice with the ample amount of respect attached.
Chefs Viet Pham and Bowman Brown have recently been acclaimed one of Food and Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs 2011. It’s rare we ever see this sort of national praise...
May 2011
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Victorian Inspired Tres Leches Sponge Cake
Cinco de Mayo - Booze and chips and desserts. That’s how I like to celebrate. Okay, okay… maybe something more sustainable as well - tacos, taquitos, nachos, anything along that deliciousness. But dessert, that is the most precious…
So, flan and tres leches! Thanks to David Lebovitz, there were recipes in his book, Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes, for both desserts that I...
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Silver Coneheads Ride Tour de Brewtah 2011
A quick trip to Pib’s Exchange during Friday’s lunch break… Rainbow socks. Superhero costumes. Funny ties. Handcuffs. Nothing. Nothing struck a chord. No inspiration.
A run-in with Skylar… Silver. Coneheads. 10:30am. Done.
It was decided. We were going to go all out silver and have cone heads. What were we? Silver people with cone heads. No specificity. No exact...
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So Many Beers - Our Denver Booze Tour Weekend
Just how many beers can you drink in two days?
Well, there’s no better place to find out than in Denver! My friend, Yuko and I went down for Easter weekend to hit up as many breweries as we could in two days. Our verdict? Approximately 30+/- different types of beers we downed in two days. Never mind any sort of buzz we may have absorbed, we were so full, we hardly had any real meals.
Oh...
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The Eyes Have It on Sunset Boulevard
Last week, I attended the Pioneer Theatre Company rendition of Sunset Boulevard. Opening night, baby! I had never seen the movie or musical before, but to describe it… It’s like The Graduate with sung dialogue in film noir style. Lynne Wintersteller does so well, I’m scared to step foot in her house (if I was ever invited, of course… no stalking here) for fear of coming...
April 2011
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TORC 5: The Happiest "Sad Song" - Lenka
Track on Repeat Craze #5: Lenka - Sad Song / Two album.
Every time I listen to Lenka, I find my feet tapping, my head bobbing and my body beginning to bounce. She’s just one of those musicians that lifts your mood when you hear her music. Happy, happy, joy, joy.
Most well known for her song, The Show, which was featured in an Old Navy commercial and on Ugly Betty promos, Lenka’s...
imegaphone asked: Hey, I saw your post about Lenka/Greg Laswell SLC. I was there too! Haha it was a really short concert. I filmed every song Greg did that I'm going to upload to my youtube account if you want a link when I do. =)
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Lenka with Greg Laswell (Abridged) - SLC Stop
Shortest concert I’ve ever! Well, from the ones I have attended and not including the Allure concert I saw at Knott’s Berry Farm one long time ago. Remember “All Cried Out”?
My Chemical Romance played at the same venue that night… just a couple hours or so later. Concert started promptly at 6:30pm (whaaaaa?! concert starting on time — that’s unheard...
March 2011
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Yuh Huh, Them! Uh Huh Her + Diamonds Under Fire:...
Wednesday. March 23, 2011.
Post: day at the office.
Post: traffic ticket at 200 S. and State.
Post: Ennlee’s call about her traffic ticket - same intersection.
Post: awesome Mediterranean food from dinner at Atlantic Cafe and Market.
Post: waiting in line for almost an hour outside of Urban Lounge.
Finally inside the venue!
Waiting.
Still waiting. Hey, cool drums.
About...
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Copper Onion Birthday - Food Porn Quicky
Copper Onion - Dinner at 8.15pm (the earliest reservation we could get on a busy Thursday night) for Midori’s birthday. Fruit tart from Gourmandise penned with birthday wishes brought in early for a birthday surprise.
Super yum. A bit pricey, but that just follows the trend of localvore cuisine and quality ingredients…
Clear Springs Trout Fillet with fennel salad, mini beats...
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Kickstart The Strange Familiar Album!
Help support The Strange Familiar in their next musical venture! They are an awesome band from Ohio that’s been featured in ABC’s primetime drama, “Brothers and Sisters,” as well as other ABC Family shows. Listen on their site for a taste of their stuff: The Strange Familiar.
Check out these favorites in particular:
*I Just Want to Love You *Courage Is… *Angel...
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2AM Departure When Dining at Cafe Madrid
Eight of us (well, seven of us… then joined by Ennlee an hour later *ahem*) played fancy and dined out at Cafe Madrid last Saturday. To our utter surprise, we spent four hours at dinner there. But hey, as maître d’ JC told our table as we arrived, Cafe Madrid is our home; our departure time was not until 2AM! Oh yeah…
THURSDAY, March 3rd, 2011
Made reservations and pre-ordered the...
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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam: Salt Lake Edition
Try new things. I try and stick by that motto for it brings experience into life. Right?
Well, I can tell you for a fact that this was definitely a new thing - monster truck rallies. My friend Chi-Chi wanted us to attend the Monster Jam before my birthday bash a couple of Saturdays ago. Why the hell not.
Fifteen dollars lighter, dressed up in my best monster truck rally apparel (agreed upon...
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Kiler Grove Winegrowers - A Utah First Winery and...
Yep. I work with some super cool people.
Thursday afternoon = beer o’clock! In efforts to encourage socialization and networking, we have sort of implemented a social break in the day.
First week - spiced and spiked lemonades with lunch at the office.
Second week - wine-tasting at Utah’s first winery: Kiler (kai-ler; not pronounced killer that you would naturally want to do)...
February 2011
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The Bike to Work Fitness Hobby
Recently, I went sledding down Neff’s Canyon with a few friends (old and new). It was a BLAST. **Thanks to Holly for organizing the event!**
Yes, this is me (**okay, I find out later that this is really Holly and it’s too hard to tell us apart since we had the same colors on… almost) with the constant flurry of snow jetting in my face because it was so fast and uncontrollable...
January 2011
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