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Surviving Becomes Thriving

What the Early Settlers of Southern Utah Consumed Article by Anna Lytle | Photography by National Archives and Provided Food has always been at the foundation of community, but in early Southern Utah, what appeared on the table told a larger story, one of survival, adaptation, and eventually, abundance. The first settlers quickly discovered that determination alone could not make the desert produce. In Grafton, as in other settlements throughout the Cotton Mission, the first year brought a...

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Feeding Families: MSC Beef

When the cofounders of Mountain States Cattle discovered the downsides of mainstream beef, they decided their family deserved more from their meat. So does yours. Article and Photography by Mountain States Cattle The future of food is local. St. George folks know it makes a huge difference when you trust the people behind the product. That’s why Southern Utah producer, Mountain States Cattle, provides American Wagyu beef to Washington County residents. Over fifteen years ago, the brothers and...

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A Culinary Adventure with Chef Charles Parcell

Farm-to-table cooking by Chef Charles Parcell has made Black Sage, in Virgin, an intriguing dining destination Article by Holly Morris | Photography by Open Sky/Black Sage For many Southern Utah diners, Black Sage is more than a restaurant, it's a destination. The drive along scenic Dalton Wash Road out of Virgin is just part of the experience, trading the bustle of day-to-day life for quiet desert vistas, towering mesas, and the anticipation of an unforgettable meal. At the heart of that...

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Chef Nola with LouiseAnna Flava shares her recipe for a decadent but health-conscious dessert Article by Chef Nola | Photography by Provided What sets Chef Nola apart isn't just her incredible ability to transform uniquely delicious traditional New Orleans classics into health-conscious masterpieces: it's her unwavering commitment to what she calls the Slammin' Standard. The Slammin' Standard: Excellence in Every Bite The Slammin' Standard isn't just a catchy phrase: it's a promise. Every...