Playdate with Salt Lake City and Utah's Wasatch Front Giveaway!

Remember when we posted about the new book  Playdate With Salt Lake City and Utah's Wasatch Front? Well, today is your lucky day because we are giving away one copy to one lucky winner!

Playdate With Salt Lake City is a local book packed full of family friendly activities throughout the Wasatch Front. This book is perfect for moms, dads, nannys, grandparents, aunts uncles, big brothers or big sisters, pretty much anyone with children in their lives.

 

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Giveaway ends at midnight on February 5, 2014
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Resolve to Eat Better Donuts in 2014: Station 13 Texas Donuts

Last week The Wife and I discovered a hidden gem in Utah County. Station 13 Texas Donut's is a bright and cheerful family run donut shop. It is operated by a staff of about 10 employees that includes the obligatory mom & pop (& daughter) of any good small business. The shop is spacious and has an open feel that is completely decked out in firefighter gear. You can even don "retired" firefighter suits, boots, and helmets should you so desire yourself. Station 13 also offers a drive through, in case you need your donuts on the run. 

 
To the hole of the matter: the donuts. Stations 13's donuts (yeast and cake) are handmade and it shows. Station 13's donuts will not be xeroxed clones of one another--they will have slight esthetical imperfections. These flavorful flaws are the badge of honor for custom crafted delicacies. The Wife and I were also shown a neat little trick you can use to tell if your donuts are truly quality. If you pull the doughnut apart, a quality donut will tear apart fairly easily; while your frozen and reheated grocery store types will want to resist the break, and will rip apart. This nugget of knowledge may come in useful when delving into one Station 13's best sellers, the Texas Donut, which is about the equivalent of 5 regular-sized treats. Station 13 has an impressive line-up of donuts, and are always tinkering with new concepts. Of the handful we tried, our favorites were the Toasted Coconut (hers), and the Apple Fritter (mine). If you happen to miss a favorite during the week, be sure to visit on Saturday when all varieties are rolled out. Unlike many competitors Station 13 is open until 7PM. For your late day visits, try the Crio Bru brewed cocoa, which is produced right here in Utah and fittingly enough is caffeine-free. Well mostly. It's made with the most magic beans of all. Cocoa beans.
 

Station 13's is fast becoming a local favorite, not only in Lehi, but as far as Beaver, UT where one die-hard fan makes a weekly 170 mile pilgrimage to 13's to pick up his standing order. After trying Station 13's donuts, you will understand the 170 miles isn't that far.  The admiration is mutual, and Station 13 reciprocates the appreciation every day by offering uniformed firefighters, police, and the Armed Forces a 50% discount, making it a popular hangout for breakfast group clubs.
 

Station 13 Texas Donuts
Where: 1325 E. Main St. Lehi, UT (across the street from Culvers). 
When: Monday-Saturday 6AM-7PM, closed Sundays.
Who: Homer Simpson
Why: 801-327-9385
What: Donuts, Coffee, Smoothies, Kolaches, Hot Chocolate, Italian Soda, etc.

Water Gardens Holladay Theater

Recently we had the opportunity to check out the newly owned movie theater in Holladay, Water Gardens Holladay 6. Water Gardens own theaters in Holladay, Pleasant Grove, and Spanish Fork.

We love how clean they keep the theaters. The new seats are large, comfy and every seat has lots of leg room. That means no more awkwardness sliding past the person at the end  the row.  They even offer reserved seating.

Ticket prices are $3.50, that's right, one price no matter your age or time of day. You can buy your tickets online too. 

Water Gardens Theatres also has great prices on popcorn, drinks and treats. All snacks are either $1, $2 or $3. You can't beat that! You can even get a free popcorn if you sign up for their newsletter.

Water Gardens Holladay 6 Theaters

1945 East Murray Holladay Road (4800 South)

Holladay, Utah 

Sego Lily Day Spa

Are you in need of a relaxing day at the spa? Then we have the perfect place for you, Sego Lily in Midvale is a great day spa with a full menu of services.

Sego Lily has an extra large relaxation room, lockers, changing room, showers and our favorite, their steam room and sauna. The changing room is fully stocked with shampoo, conditioners, moisturizers, and a hair dryer so you can ready yourself after your day of relaxation. See the virtual tour here.

In addition to a full line of massages, Sego Lily offers multiple facials, soaking tubs, pedicures, waxing and body treatments.

Recently we visited Sego Lily to celebrate an upcoming wedding. It was the perfect way to pamper the bride to be and indulge ourselves too. The staff was very accommodating for our group and we left feeling relaxed and rejuvinated.

Check the Sego Lily website for seasonal specials, a full menu and discounts.

Sego Lily

7475 Union Park Ave

Midvale, Utah 

(801) 566-2502

Ruby River Steakhouse

Salt Lake City location

Ruby River Steakhouse is one of our favorite steakhouses in town, my husband the butcher agrees. 

Their steaks are hand-cut in house daily for freshness and 21 day aged for tenderness. Some of our favorite steaks are the Ribeye, New York and you can never go wrong with their Filet Mignon.

 

Ruby River offers more than high quality steaks, we are also big fans of their tender chicken, ribs,and  prime rib. We are also crazy about their delicious side dishes. Try the jacketed baked potato or their jacketed cinnamon yam, they never disapoint.  I also can't forget to mention their double batter fries.

Ruby River is a family friendly steakhouse with a relaxed country feel.  It has been a family favorite for years!

Ruby River Steakhouse

Locations in Salt Lake City, Sandy, Riverdale and Provo

Chex Party Mix

A few weeks ago we were invited to Fashion Place Mall to learn how to make some quick and delicious Chex Party Mix recipes.

Chex Party Mix recipes take less than 15 minutes to make. We think they would be the perfect thing to serve at your next party or get together. Don't the Super Bowl is right around the corner.
There are so many different recipes on the Chex Party Mix website. They even have some gluten free recipes for those with gluten allergies.

Today we want to share one of our favorite recipes with you, the Sugar Cookie Chex Party Mix, It is so delicious we know you will love it! Its perfect for those of you with a sweet tooth.  For those who like their treats salty, be sure and check out the many salty Chex Party Mix Recipes too.

6	cups Rice Chex® cereal
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1/4	cup granulated sugar
2	tablespoons corn syrup
2	teaspoons pure vanilla
1/4	cup powdered sugar
1	ounce white baking chocolate or 1/4 cup vanilla milk chips
1	to 2 teaspoons colored edible glitter or sugar sprinkles

1.	Measure cereal in large microwaveable bowl. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
2.	In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add sugar and corn syrup; microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds until mixture is heated and can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
3.	Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after1 minute. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; mix well.
4.	Spread on waxed paper or foil. Microwave white chocolate on High 30 seconds or until it can be stirred smooth; drizzle over top; sprinkle with edible glitter or colored candies.