Travel: Sundance Resort Spa

the Sundance Resort Spa is Open and Available for Guests

As you ascend up the Provo Canyon in the high Utah Wasatch Mountains wandering up the north fork in the canyon you are transported into a magical alpine world that Robert Redford has successfully preserved for over 50 years from the over-development in the valley below. Sundance Resort is a lovely respite for the soul.

Sundance Resort is a luxury mountain resort located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The resort offers a variety of spa services and treatments at the Sundance Mountain Spa. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing most of their offerings The spa features a range of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and more.

As a guest, you can choose from a variety of packages designed to meet your specific needs, including couples' packages, prenatal packages, and custom packages. The spa also features a relaxation room, steam room, and outdoor hot tub, allowing you to unwind and relax after your treatments.

In addition to the spa services, Sundance Resort offers a range of outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. The resort also has several dining options, including the award-winning Tree Room Restaurant, which offers fine dining in a rustic setting. I highly recommend all of their eateries!

Overall, Sundance Resort offers a luxurious and relaxing spa experience in a beautiful mountain setting, I mean stunning views (see photo above!) making it an ideal destination for those looking to escape and rejuvenate in a small intimate resort with a feeling of full mountain luxury.

More Info: Sundance Resort Spa

Hours:

• Sunday – Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Friday- Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Yoga is available daily from 8 – 9 am

Offerings:

• Massage

• Facials

• Foot Zoning

• Body Treatments

• Manicures & Pedicures

• Kids Spa

• Meditations Classes

• Yoga

• Plus more!

Travel: Sundance Resort Restaurants

Sundance Restaurants Are Worth Trying

We live just down the mountain from Sundance Resort so we have been eating at their restaurants for a while now. They never disappoint. If you are staying or just up the canyon for the day Sundance offers several dining options including family-friendly options and adults-only options. Here are some of the restaurants available at Sundance:

1. Foundry Grill: This restaurant serves American cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as a Sunday brunch. Current Foundry Grill Menus

2. The Tree Room: This fine dining restaurant is located in a renovated 1890s cabin and features upscale cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The Tree Room has won several awards for its food and atmosphere. One of the chefs at my favorite restaurants in the valley used to work here. Current Tree Room Menus

3. Owl Bar: This cozy bar is housed in a restored 1890s saloon and features a selection of craft cocktails and a casual bar menu. The Owl Bar also hosts live music on weekends.

4. Bearclaw Cabin: This rustic cabin serves hot cocoa, snacks, and light lunch fare. It's a great spot to warm up and grab a quick bite while skiing or snowboarding.

5. The Deli: The Deli offers made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and soups, as well as a selection of snacks and baked goods.

6. Creekside Cafe: This casual cafe serves breakfast and lunch options, including pastries, bagels, sandwiches, and salads. The Creekside Cafe also offers outdoor seating with views of the mountain.

7. Redford Conference Center Cafe: This cafe is located in the Sundance Mountain Resort Conference Center and offers coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go lunch options.

These are some of the restaurants available at Sundance Resort. Note that hours of operation and menus may vary seasonally.

You Will Love This Easy Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Low Carb-Keto, Gluten Free, Sugar Free Friendly Recipe

I loved ordering a tall hot drink and a slice of the Lemon Pound Cake at Starbucks but since needing to go gluten-free and keto I have been missing it. This low carb keto Lemon Pound Cake is the perfect treat for my Starbucks Lemon Bread cravings. It’s a super moist

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine sweetener, butter, cream cheese. and eggs. Cream together. Add vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder mix until combined. Then add almond flour. Grease a loaf pan. I use this coconut oil spray. Add batter to pan and bake for 35 min and test. The side will slightly pull away for the pan when done.

Once cooled mix together ingredients for glaze and drizzle over the top of your cake.

It’s such a delicious moist lemon cake!

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

By Fireside Foodie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 2/3 cup of sweetener (I use Swerve. I like the taste best for baking)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of almond flour ( this is the almond flour I use)
• 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• a pinch of salt ( I use pink salt in all my baking and cooking)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine sweetener, butter, cream cheese. and eggs. Cream together. Add vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder mix until combined. Then add almond flour. Grease a loaf pan. I use this coconut oil spray. Add batter to pan and bake for 35 min and test. The side will slightly pull away for the pan when done. Once cooled mix together ingredients for glaze and drizzle over the top of your cake. It’s such a delicious moist lemon cake!

Yield: 1 loaf

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.

Cook time: 30 mins.

Total time: 40 mins.

Nutrition

• Calories: Calories 152
• Fat: 13.2g
• Totalcarbs: 1.75

Pound Cake Glaze

By Fireside Foodie

Ingredients

• 1 cup of powdered sweetener (I use the powdered Swerve)
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tbs of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• Once cooled mix together ingredients for glaze and drizzle over the top of your cake.

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.

Total time: 5 mins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 207
• Fat: 22
• Totalcarbs: 0

BEST BLENDER SALSA Recipe Make it in Less than 5 mintues!

BEST BLENDER SALSA

By Simply the Sweet Life: Alicia Atwater

Ingredients

• 2- 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 fresh lime squeezed
• 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• Sliced jalapeños 15-20 slices
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic granules or 1 fresh garlic clove minced

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend on low to desired smoothness.
3. Best if you refrigerate for a couple hrs before serving.
4. Enjoy!

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.

Total time: 5 mins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 15
• Fat: 0g
• Totalcarbs: 3.4g
• Dietaryfiber: 1.2g
• Protein: 0g

Tags: Blender Salsa, Mexican, Restaurant Style Salsa

The Spa at Spruce Peak Stowe Vermont

I love a good spa treatment and Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge) in Stowe has an amazing spa. From the incredible views from the relaxation room to the unique treatment options to the quality services, it's one of those spa's you don't want to miss out on when visiting the area. 

Most people think of Stowe, Vermont and think if either the stunning fall maple leaves or they think of skiing but I love Vermont year-round. Each season has something lovely to offer. One of the hidden secrets of Stowe, Vermont are the amazing spas. Stowe Mountain Resort has one of the best in the US. Let me give a little peek into what the spa looks like and my favorite treatment to get while you are visiting. 

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My favorite treatment at the spa is their Rejuvenating Leg & Foot Ritual. I never knew spending 25 mins having your calves and feet worked could feel so amazing. The treatment is designed for relief after a long day of skiing but skier or just a snow bunny with your hot cocoa in hand this treatment will change your life forever and possibly ruin you for any other foot massage.

A couple of my favorite must try treatments include the Oxygen Facial and the Stowe Cider Uber Scrub.

Visit Spa at Spruce Peak in Stowe next time you are up that way. You will not be disappointed.

Caramel Apple Nachos

These Caramel Apple Nachos are just like regular Caramel Apples without the struggle of figuring out how to cut and eat your apple after it’s been dipped in caramel plus they are easier to make than traditional caramel apples! These Caramel Apple Slices perfect for a party treat too. Give them a try. I know you will love them!

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We wanted to serve Caramel Apples this weekend for a get-together but wanted something that was easier to eat and something everyone could eat in bite-size pieces. We decided to take our caramel recipe we make every year and came up with our Turtle Caramel Apples, nacho style. It's such a delicious and easy treat to have at a party or just to eat while watching your favorite fall movie.

Turtle Caramel Apple Nachos

• 8-10 of your favorite apples

• 12 ounces of milk chocolate

• 12 ounces of white chocolate

• 1 pint of soft caramel

• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh pecans

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Core apples. Slice apples. Toss in lemon juice. Arrange apples on a serving dish. Set aside. Chop pecans. Make one batch of caramel. Melt milk chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir. Continue every 30 seconds until completely melted. Melt white chocolate the same as milk chocolate.  Drizzle hot caramel over apples. Drizzle melted milk chocolate over apples. Drizzle white chocolate over apples. Top off by sprinkling pecans over the top. Serve. 

Does chocolate go with Apple?

Does chocalate go with apple? I say absoultly especially if you are adding caramel into the mix.

Happy Fall!

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I LOVE lemon and All Day I Dream About Food’s low carb keto Sour Cream Lemon Pie is amazing!

FRIDAY PIE DAY!

With Thanksgiving Dinner keeping up very full on Thanlsgiving day, I am offically call it- Friday is Pie Day! Have some keto pie for breakfast or host a pie day gathering with friends after you gather up all your Black Friday Deals.

The Keto Connect couple do their research and their Low Carb KETO Pecan Pie is sure to be a favorite for those of you who need some Pecan Pie for your Friday Pie day.

How about a Low Carb Keto Chocolate Silk Pie, yum! Ruled Me has a great chocolate keto pie to add to you Friday Pie Day menu. Click here for the recipe.

Dreaming about your grandmas pie for your Friday Pie Day? You can still have it just tweak it a bit with I Breath I’m Hungry’s Low Carb Keto version of Strawberry Icebox Pie

Friday Pie Day wouldn’t be complete without a Low Carb Peanut Butter Cup Pie. Enjoy!

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Maple Sugar Cinnamon Rolls

for rolls

• 2 tablespoons yeast

• 4 tablespoons sugar

• 1/2 cup of warm water

• 3/4 cup of warm whole milk

• 1 teaspoon of sea salt

• 1/2 melted butter

• 1 egg

• 3 1/2-4 cups of unbleached flour

for filling

• 2 tablespoons of cinnamon 

• 1/2 cup of brown sugar

• 1/2 cup of maple sugar- we use Butternut Mountain Farm

for frosting glaze

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup of butter

• 1/2 cup pure Vermont Maple Syrup - we use Butternut Mountain Farm

Using stand mixer add yeast, water, milk salt and sugar to mixing bowl. Mix slightly and allow the yeast to grow. 2-5 minutes.

Add melted butter and egg. Mix together. Using the dough hook add 1 cup of flour and mix. Allow to sponge up the flour for 5 minutes. Then slowly add one cup of flour at a time mixing until incorporated. Continue to kneed the dough on low for about 5 minutes.  The trick with dough is to make sure you don't use too much flour. The dough will be smooth but not too sticky and not too dry.

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Delicious Harvest Apple Pie

Our destination for FALL this year is Vermont. Vermont is one of my very most favorite places on earth. Fall in Vermont means stunning colorful autumn leaves of the sugar maples, the smell of sweet wood burning in the fireplaces, harvest dances at the local town halls, harvest full moon walks, plaid flannel, men letting their beards grow out in anticipation of hard cold winters, crisp fresh apples, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, and a delicious harvest apple pie. When I lived in Vermont it felt like I was living in a movie. Everything you do in the small towns of Vermont is special unlike anywhere else in the world. Schedule a trip to Vermont and spend at least a week exploring the winding Green Mountain roads, little villages (yes they are called villages in Vermont), visit the local general/grocery stores, take a hike or swim in one of the many swimming holes of the fresh rivers. If you are there in the fall don't miss having a sip of fresh apple cider and an apple cider doughnut. Yes, it really does look like the beginning of Newhart even now in 2015 thirty years later and it's just as enchanting as the song Henry Mancini wrote for the show. Go ahead and listen. You will imagine yourself driving from small town to small town peeping at the rainbow of colors that cover the mountains this time of year.

I love this recipe for apple pie because it's a mix of both a pie crust and the taste of an apple crisp blended together in this delicious pie.  I use locally grown apples which always taste best and are freshest. I was blessed this year to have a wonderful heirloom apple tree that is a remnant of the apple orchards that use to cover the small town of Orem, Utah.

Did you know? Many of the variety of apples were lost during prohibition because they didn't want people to make hard apple cider so the trees were cut down. So sad but if you are lucky and in Vermont and find a wild apple tree along the side of the road go and forage for some of these tasty old varieties that have long since disappeared from all most everywhere. You never know it could be along one of the roads (Hazen's Notch Road) President George Washington sent the troops up to Vermont to build during the revolutionary war.

Harvest Apple Pie Recipe

makes one pie

Pie Filling

• 12 fresh apples

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

• pinch of sea salt

Peel and slice apples in about 1/2 inch slices. In a large mixing bowl add sugar and spices and mix. Toss apples in sugar-spice mix. Set aside.

One Pie Crust Recipe

Pie Crumble Topping

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1/2 cup of unbleached flour

• 1/2 cup of fresh cream butter

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

With a fork or your hands blend together ingredients until the mixture forms small pebbles. Set aside.

Add pie crust to 9-inch pie pan. Be sure to prick small holes in the bottom of the unbaked pie crust with a fork. Add apple filling to the pan. Top with pie crumble topping. 

For the star fall decorative topping I tool a small cookie/pastry cutter added stars around the edge of the pie crust then made the star fall pattern starting at one side overlapping the stars then slowly spacing them further and further apart to get the star fall effect. This would also be pretty with a tiny maple left cookie/pastry cutter to make a windblown leaf decoration.

Place pie pan on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. The pie will be bubbling hot so use caution when taking out of the oven.

Sweet Tip: Let pie set up for a least 20 minutes before serving.

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Quick Pickled Red Onion Recipes

Making red pickled onions are so easy to make and are one of my favorite things to top salads, wraps and a  good charcuterie board.

Pickled onions are popping up topping burgers and salads at all the trendy restaurants. They are something our grandmothers use to make. I don't really know why they ever fell out of popularity in food because they are soo flavory and easy to make.
I loved picking out the pearl pickled onions out of my grandma's mustard pickles. I promise to post the mustard pickle recipe sometime soon because anyone who makes a roast should have some mustard pickles to add as a relish.

You can make pickled onions with an onion really. I'm making a batch with both red onion and yellow onion. 
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I love using my vintage ball canning jar with the glass lid and clamp on it to make pickled onions.

Peel your onions. Slice your onion into thin slices.  Add to a jar of vinegar. All to pickle in the refrigerator for about 2 days then they will be ready to top your hamburger, salad or add to your charcuterie board.

Enjoy!

National S'mores Day Recipes and Ideas

Today is National S'mores Day. For national S'mores Day why not host a S'mores party with a S' mores bar. Our Raspberry Nutella and Chocolate S'more is so delicious and simple to make. Add it to the bar along with other toppings for your guests to choose from.

Nutella S'mores Recipe

• Original marshmallows

• Homemade or the best raspberry jam

• Hersey's chocolate bars

• Nutella hazelnut spread

• Graham crackers

First, toast your marshmallow to the perfect melting point. See our directions here: The Perfect toasted marshmallow. Next spread Nutella, and raspberry jam on a square of graham cracker. Next place chocolate square on the top. Finally, add the perfectly warm toasted marshmallow. Top with a second square of graham cracker and press together. Enjoy!

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Be sure to have your cracker ready for the marshmallow so you can place the marshmallow on top while it is still hot so your chocolate will melt for the perfect S'mores.

Fresh Grilled Pineapple & Strawberries with Maple Syrup

Vermont Inspired Recipes

This delicious recipe is naturally gluten-free. It's perfect for everyone at your next BBQ. My mom loves grilled pineapple. I love the way the grill brings out the sweetness of the fruit and caramelizes the fruit sugars while still keeping a little bit of the tanginess. Serving grilled fruit kabobs for dessert while dining Al fresco is perfect. Drizzle some real pure Vermont maple syrup over the top and its heaven. Great for a light dessert. For a warm summer evening, another way to serve the fresh grilled pineapple and strawberries is to serve it over a vanilla bean ice cream then drizzle the maple syrup over the top for a fresh grilled fruit ice cream sundae. YUM

P.S.I use Butternut Mountain Farm pure Vermont Maple Syrup because my sister's sugar bush in northern Vermont contributes to their maple syrups. I know many of the maple producers in the area that contribute Butternut Mountain Farm and have visited Butternut Mountain in Johnson, VT. I know I am getting the best quality maple syrup from them. Their syrup comes from some of the most pristine mountains filled with wild beautiful sugar maple trees. I've walked the mountains. My kids have helped tap the trees where this syrup comes from and have helped stoke the fire on a chilly March evening in the wood-fired evaporator. 

How to Grill Pineapple and Strawberries

• 1 fresh ripe pineapple

• 1 pint of fresh strawberries

• 1 pint of real Vermont maple syrup- I use Butternut Mountain Farms grade A dark robust

Cut pineapple into large bite-size chunks. Remove stems from strawberries. Alternate strawberries and pineapple on skewers. This gives a nice contrast for the presentation. 

The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon!

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Broccoli Salad is one of those favorite foods you see at potlucks, picnics and summer bbq’s. It’s great with grilled chicken or steak or even alone. It’s easy to put together and gets even better when you make it the night before and allow the flavorys to marinate together. It’s definatly one of our favorite family recipes we share at get-togethers.

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Broccoli Salad Recipe

By Simply the Sweet Life

This recipe can be doubled or even tripled for a large group.

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli
• 1/2 medium size red onion
• 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar - for low carb use natural sugar substitute such as erythritol
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries - optional

Instructions

1. Chop raw broccoli into bite size pieces.
2. Cook bacon and allow to cool. The chop into small pieces
3. Chop onion into small pieces.
4. In a small bowl whisk together mayonaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper for dressing.

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.

Total time: 15 mins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 317
• Fat: 26g
• Totalcarbs: 17g
• Dietaryfiber: 3g
• Protein: 6g

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Hot Dog Toppings Bar For Dinner or a Party

This post is sponsored by Hebrew National® 

Are you planning a springtime BBQ celebration get-together? I have the best quick but still delicious and quality grilled dinner idea for you, your friends and your family. It's a Hot Dog Toppings dinner party. It is seriously the easiest to plan and make. It's also a HUGE crowd pleaser. The kids, as well as the adults, will love it.

I put together a list of premium toppings I thought would cover everyone's tastes to go with Hebrew National® All-Beef Franks. One of the things I love about Hebrew National® All-Beef Franks is that the hot dogs are good premium cuts of 100% kosher beef. Quality is always something I look for when planning dinner.

For our Hot Dog Bar, I added fresh ingredients. I made sure to chop the pieces smaller than I usually do so they could fit nicely on the bun. I bought freshly made buns from a local bakery and chose some tasty toppings, including onions, avocado, tomato, peppers, sauerkraut, a spicy green sprout mix, a variety of mustards and, of course, some ketchup. You can pretty much add any that you love. Think of your favorite salad-bar toppings if you are looking for some inspiration. With the kids, you can tell them to choose three toppings so they are sure to get some veggies in their meal. My family loves it and it's definitely on our list of things to make when friends come over. Happy spring!

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Easy * Fresh Pico De Gallo Salsa Recipe

LOW CARB KETO FRIENDLY RECIPE

Fresh pico de gallo is one of my favorite kinds of salsa. It made from all fresh ingredients and is another one of those delicious condiment toppings to have on hand. It's great on everything from carne asada to fish!

Did you know that Pico de Gallo only has 5 ingeirents? It's super eay to make. If you want to grow one thing even on a porch garden this summer make it a pico de gallo garden. Tomatoes and jalapenos are some of the easiest garden plants to grow. Add a pot of cilantro and you will be making this delicious recipe all summer!

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serves 4

• 3 large tomatoes

• 1/2 onion

• 1/2 fresh jalapeno

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• Juice of 1 lime

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Our Favorite Avocado Guacamole Dip Recipe

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There is no need to miss out on some good snacks at a party. Just make this quick and easy low carb keto friendly guacamole inspired dip. Perfect for dipping veggies.

Avocados are rich in good fats and essential nutrients. They also happen to be one of my favorite foods. This simple Avocado Party Dip, which is basically another kind of guacamole recipe, will be the rave of our party. It's soooo addicting so be sure to make extra. You might even want to make a batch for yourself.  

More guacaole recipes coming soon... until then enjoy this creamy dip!

• 2 Large Haas Avocados

• 1/2 sour cream

• 1 lime

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

In a small mixing bowl add all ingredients squeezing in the juice of the lime. Smash together with a fork. Top with a light sprinkling of red pepper for garnish. 

Serve with tortilla chips, veggies or potato chips. Enjoy!

Note: The lime keeps the avocado from turning brown. I left mine out for a good hour to test it and it works quite nicely.

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