Pamela Olson is the Ski Utah Food Blogger. Pamela Martinson Olson is a freelance writer and former executive editor of Utah Homes & Garden magazine. A native Utahn, she grew up drawn to the natural world, camping in and hiking the state’s deserts and high mountain peaks. A birdwatcher and fly fisher, she’s become a passionate skier over the last few years, seeing mountains and snowstorms in an entirely different light. Pam will be writing about food, restaurants, and aprés.
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It’s no big secret that dining at Deer Valley is an elevated experience. Where to start? Here’s a sample itinerary to get your taste buds
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From the delicious and diverse dining to the gorgeous groomers to the guest services—everything special that Deer Valley offers is available to me, and you!
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Food is the best—but sometimes the hardest—part of travel. You discover new foods but long for familiar flavors.
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It's a New Year which means resolution time! Here's the only list you'll need in 2018 to find the best food and memorable experiences on Utah's slopes.
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Before we bid a tearful adieu to the 2016–17 ski season, send this puppy off in style and gear up for one of Utah’s most treasure traditions: the parking lot party.
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Perched high atop dramatic red rock canyons, with a base elevation of 9600 feet, this sweet resort boasts two kinds of smoke: lighter than air powder and slow-smoked barbecue.
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In downtown Eden, Utah, you can finish your day on the slopes at one of Ogden Valley’s three resorts with a tour of Utah’s newest distillery.
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I’ve traveled far and wide, risking pant size and cardiac health, to find out for myself the state of burgers in Utah’s ski world. I have discovered that burgers abound, that bacon seems to be the go-to topper, that it’s all about the bun, and that the average price of a decent burger is about $13.
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There’s nothing better than spring skiing. Cruising buttery-smooth groomers under bogglingly blue skies, finding forgotten powder stashes, punctuating the day with delicious bites and beverages enjoyed in the sunshine—what else do you need to have the perfect ski day?
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Sunny skies mean that après-ski happens al fresco style. Lather on the sunscreen, find your ski beach and enjoy one of these crisp, seasonal libations.
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Wine tasting, ski vibe, shopping? I'm in.
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You don’t have to be able to pronounce churrascaria to enjoy this Brazilian fare.
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Utahn Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of the original Whole30® program and superstar in the world of healthy living, shares her local dining favorites.
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Tis the season for everything saucy, cheesy, crunchy and gooey, plates that make your belly and your heart happy.
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This Park City slope-side restaurant offers everything you’re looking for in après-ski noshing or an epic night out.
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When the ski-day is done, there’s nothing better than a cozy home-cooked meal shared among friends. Here’s a staple from Deer Valley.
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Kick the cranberry to the curb. Try this recipe from market maven Matt Caputo.
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No cooking or cleanup paired with five-star, chef-prepared dishes = Best Thanksgiving Ever.
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Every year, I set my sights on new restaurants, dishes and eating experiences and hope to achieve them all. Some restaurants and dishes aren’t even new, but are new to me and most likely, new to you. Here are a few I hope to sample, to revisit, to conquer. Come along with me on Food Tour 2016!
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The Last Days are upon us, when turns are limited and we cast our gaze toward other ways to enjoy the mountains. Time to get your parking lot party game ON!
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The restaurant atop Hidden Peak offers breathtaking views, a haven from the weather and satisfying selection of dishes for every mood.
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Some ski days begin…in the afternoon. On the chill days when your legs are tired or you just need a break, brunch is the perfect segue into a lovely afternoon. Here are a few of the best hot spots.
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What’s worse than powder panic? Powder panic on an empty stomach. Fuel up before you fight for your freshies.
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