Food + Beverage

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...

Food + Beverage

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...

Food + Beverage

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...

Beauty

Fresh Wax, Fresh Confidence

Practical Advice for a First Time Waxer or a Seasoned Pro Article by Rachel Kidman | Photography by Provided Whether you have two caterpillars fighting it out on your brow or thinning brows that need a little TLC, the right care and expertise is important. Before walking into the salon for any kind of waxing appointment, there are a few things you ought to know. Bryndy Hughes, owner of Empire Body Wax, guides us through the processes of body waxing from pre-care to aftercare, giving you the...

Style + Beauty

Elevate Your Home Affordably

Easy Design Tips for Creating a Customized Home that is Practical Without Overspending Article by Maleah Maziarz of @homewithmaleah | Photography by Contributed Tell us a little about yourself and your inspiration. I am a wife, a mom of three children, and the creator behind @homewithmaleah on Instagram. After spending 13 years as a photographer, I moved to St. George and poured all of my creativity into transforming our basic builder-grade home. I have always loved decorating, design, and...

Style + Beauty

The Artless Epidemic

Finding Art That Gives a Connective Feeling Within Your Home Article by Jenny Larsen | Photography by Eric Larsen I don’t know about you, but when I have time to spend ten minutes scrolling through local homes on Zillow, two very startling things stand out: open toilet seats and a surprising number of blank walls. But it's not just Zillow. My husband and I own Urban Renewal in downtown St. George, and over the years I've also noticed this in photos of customers' homes, on deliveries, and while...

Style + Beauty

Style Has No Expiration Date

Staying Fashionable at Every Age Article by Shauna Harrison | Photography by Lauren Paige Vickery Photo As a women’s clothing buyer, I have the privilege of interacting with women of all ages on a daily basis. Many come in and leave with clothing they love and know they will wear without ever asking for an outside opinion. However, there are still many who walk out of the fitting room knowing they love what they are wearing and still ask, “Am I too old to wear this?” Every time someone asks me...

Life + Culture

Taffy Lewis

A Life of Tennis, Dreams Coming True and Giving Back to the Girls in her Community Article by Taffy Lewis and Holly Morris | Photography by Joe/Holly Morris and Provided Taffy Lewis was fortunate enough to grow up in one of the two places in the country where tennis was popular—Florida and Southern California. Her father started her in tennis at age seven when he was teaching a beginner class at their church’s annual family camp near Big Bear, California. Knowing how heavy wooden racquets were...

Shopping

Timeless and Nostalgic Children's Clothing

Mimi and Coco- A European Boutique in Our Red Rock Home Article by Rachel Kidman | Photography by Bentlee Rogers and Joe Morris It wasn’t a business plan or a desire to build a career that inspired Stephanie Webb and Lindsay McMullin to open Mimi and Coco but a simple question, “Where in St. George is there to shop?”.  After a family trip to Italy, enjoying the sights, sounds, food and of course shopping, Lindsay and Stephanie felt inspired to bring a little of that high quality clothing and...

Shopping

Rebuild, Reuse, Reimagine

Why LEGO® Play Is Still the Best for Kids Article by Michelle Erekson | Photography by Provided In a world full of screens, schedules, and constant noise, there is something refreshingly simple about sitting down with a pile of LEGO® bricks and letting a child’s imagination take over. At Bricks & Minifigs St. George, we see it every day. Kids walk in and immediately start dreaming, building, sorting, searching, and creating. Some are looking for the perfect minifigure. Some are hunting for...