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May 1, 2026

A Guide to Tipping and Tipping Culture in Utah and the U.S.

By Matt

In this guide to tipping, you will learn the troubled history of tipping in the U.S., how attitudes about tipping are changing, and why Utah has a unique tipping culture. We’ll also give you some practical tips (haha, see what we did there?) on how to approach tipping in a way that’s both ethical and […]

February 18, 2026

Blue Cheese Martini

By Matt

Usually, when our Director of Bar and Beverages tells us he’s worked up something special for our cocktail menu, we can’t wait to have a taste! But when he told us recently that he’d perfected his blue cheese martini, we had our doubts. Cheese in a cocktail? Seriously? But then we gave it a try. […]

January 26, 2026

How to Design a Meal for Your Next Party: Tips from Utah’s Luxury Caterer

By Matt

Photo credit: Pepper Nix  Culinary Crafts has spent the last four decades designing meals for unforgettable social and corporate events. As the top luxury caterer in Utah, we’ve created everything from intimate private affairs to galas with thousands of guests. A lot of the meals we’ve made and events we’ve created have won awards, including […]

December 17, 2025

Smoking Bacon Fat-Washed Old Fashioned

By Matt

Photo credit: Kiana Bates This month, Culinary Crafts launched a new YouTube channel called Crafts on the Rocks. In their premiere episode, Ryan, Kaleb, and Bojan, our Director of Bar and Beverages, showed us how to make a unique and delicious cocktail, the Smoking Bacon Fat-Washed Old Fashioned. If you’re not a fan of whiskey, […]

November 12, 2025

How to Set the Perfect Holiday Table

By Matt

Photo credit: Alex Adams Setting a perfect holiday table isn’t just about creating a look that’s beautiful, elegant, and inviting. Nor is it just about etiquette rules like where to place the dinner, salad, and dessert forks. As with any aspect of hospitality, the real goal of setting a holiday table is to make guests […]

November 5, 2025

Mushroom Bisque and Other Seasonal Soup Starters

By Matt

Photo credit: Logan WalkerA seasonal soup starter isn’t just a delicious amuse-bouche; it’s an invitation. The first spoonful tells a guest that this meal will be thoughtful, seasonal, and beautifully made. Served in a demitasse or a tiny bowl with…

October 10, 2025

How Much Can I DIY My Wedding?

By Matt

by Meagan Crafts-Price Photo credit: Jacque Lynn Photography I confess, I am a bona fide DIY maniac. Whenever I come across an adorable Pinterest idea, my first thoughts are “How can I do that myself?” and “How can I make it even cuter?” So, years ago when I got engaged, no one was surprised that […]

September 18, 2025

How to Pickle Like a Pro (And Make Brandon’s Amazing Bread and Butter Pickles)

By Matt

Photo credit: Logan Walker If your garden harvest is coming on, your fridge is overflowing, and you need something to do with all that abundance before it goes bad, we’ve got the answer. This week, we want to show you how to pickle like a pro. And, as a bonus, we’ll get you started with […]

September 4, 2025

Tips for Planning a Holiday Party, from Utah’s Top Luxury Caterer

By Matt

Photo credit: Haley Thomas If you’re planning a holiday party this year, here’s a piece of advice you might never expect to hear from a luxury catering company: Don’t make it all about the food! Yes, of course, the food matters. In fact, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of holiday […]

August 28, 2025

Everything You Want to Know about Truffles

By Matt

At Culinary Crafts, we believe that unforgettable food starts with extraordinary ingredients—and few ingredients are more extraordinary than truffles. Photo Credit: Logan Walker Nicknamed the “black diamonds of the kitchen,” these elusive, luxurious delicacies have captivated the hearts and palates of foodies for centuries. Shaved over handmade pasta or folded into a rich, buttery risotto, […]

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