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Fabulous 50

Fabulousness is cropping up all over Utah Valley. We’ve got
do-gooders who remain down-to-earth, innovators who thrive by going against the grain, and great minds gaining ground in their fields. And the best part of all? Our 50 most fabulous people are all homegrown — they live and work locally, blooming where they’ve been planted. Read on for a look at 50 of Utah Valley’s most fabulous people.

Clean Slate

The Coast is Clear

A trip to Seattle showcases the best of the Pacific Northwest Seattle defines itself as a city of contrasts: metropolitan embraces nature, high-tech blends with grunge, sidewalk espresso carts meet upscale organic eateries. From views at the top of the Space Needle to tours of Seattle’s historic underground, the city’s diversity runs high and low. [...]

Happy New You

52 tips for all 52 weeks of the New Year Making New Year’s resolutions is the easy part. But what do you do when February rolls around and your list of lofty goals has become a thing of the past? This year, follow our step-by-step, week-by-week approach to improving yourself. Whether your resolution is to [...]

Home Grown

Take a look inside your pantry. How many of your cans, boxes and jars bare the proud label, “Made in Utah”? The payback of buying Beehive-state-born goods reaches further than most people realize. Supporting a local food culture benefits the environment, boosts the state’s economy, and brings better quality to your plate. Here are the [...]

The Taste of Tradition

Pumpkin pie. Turkey and stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Holiday food is all about tradition. This year, put a twist on your classic dishes and deck the table with something fresh. To get started, try these five original recipes from Utah Valley’s culinary connoisseurs. Roasted Turkey Breast with Apple Cider Gravy Yield 6 servings Turkey 1 6-pound [...]

Mixed Feelings

Depression and mood disorders affect a surprising percentage in ‘happy valley’ Utah is typically proud of its No. 1 rankings — highest literacy rate in the nation, highest percentage of computers per household, highest birth rate and most competitive in economic development are just a few. But one of the state’s top rankings isn’t anything [...]

The Season of Giving

Volunteer to spread holiday cheer   The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others it’s a struggle. To keep in mind the reason for the season, take a break from the hustle and bustle and lend a hand to one of Utah Valley’s volunteer organizations. United Way [...]

Home (Cooking) For The Holidays

Provo’s Kelsey Nixon spreads holiday cheer with original recipes and a new Food Network show For a 24-year-old, Kelsey Nixon’s resume reads like a recipe for success — she’s earned culinary arts degrees and a bachelor’s in journalism, she’s worked for Martha Stewart Living, she develops recipes for Utah-based Zupas, and she’s taught her cooking [...]

Head Of The Class

3 Utah Valley teachers earn high marks for making education their passion In Utah Valley, teachers have kicked off the school year with an above-average dedication to education. While working in the most complex profession, teachers must have a unique school of thought to stand out from the crowd of thousands of Utah educators. Teaching [...]