If you live in Utah you likely have heard about The Pie Pizzeria. From the perfect crust to the layers of gooey cheese… it’s a legend around these parts.

The Pie is more than just a legend of delicious pizza. They have a great story:

Just a few steps off the University of Utah campus and your nose starts to tingle from the rich aromas of garlic and fresh baking Pie pizza dough. The mixed aromas pick you up, swirling you past colorful murals and old brick walls dressed in graffiti. The candle lit room filled with college students and professors seems neither crowded nor uncomfortable as people flow in and out for their Pie fix of the day. The University dine in location is open until 3:00 am on weekends, The Pie’s full motion Internet camera gives the world a peek at late night Pie junkies eating, drinking and sometimes even studying. The epitome of all college hangouts, you are now in what all Salt Lakers know as simply THE PIE!

In 1980, The Palmer family had a vision to turn the establishment into a great place for college students to relax, enjoy great food, study and listen to music. An immediate success, students came by the hundreds and The Pie grew from one location to five restaurants spanning Ogden to South Jordan and is still 100% family owned and operated today.

The Sassies recently had a chance to become part of The Pie’s rich and tasty history when we visited their new South Jordan, Utah location.

We learned The Pie is so much more than just pizza. They also have mouthwatering pasta, salad, wings, and subs on their menu.

You too can become part of The Pie’s history by visiting one of their five locations:

• The Pie Underground: 1320 E 200 S., Salt Lake City, UT 801 582-5700
• The Pie Salt Lake Delivery: 275 S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 801 582-5700
• The Pie Midvale: 7186 S. Union Park Ave., Midvale, UT 801 233-1999
• The Pie South Jordan: 10627 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan, UT 801 495-4095
• The Pie Ogden: 1225 E. Country Hills Drive, Ogden, UT 801 627-1920

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See what they are serving up on:

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePiePizzeria
• Urbanspoon: http://www.facebook.com/ThePiePizzeria
• Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pie-pizzeria-salt-lake-city-3
• Website: http://www.thepie.com/

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Come back Wednesday to see if the Sassies and our guest Evonne succumbed to the inches of cheese at The Pie.

When was the last time you had your picture taken by a photographer you really love? I am not talking about a studio but an actual photographer, one who shoots on REAL film and captures moments you didn’t even expect? Well look no further.The Sassies recently discovered Sharon Johnson Photography…and now we will share her with you.

Sharon isn’t your typical photographer. She is an artist at heart and that shows through in her work. I loved hearing her tell the story of how she became a photographer. Working at a big photo studio and being fired because she wanted to connect with the people she was shooting and Nnt just focus on (as they call it) the “money shot.”

Since then Sharon has been on a path that led her to where she is today, running her own successfully business where she connects with people and captures their lives one moment at a time. And isn’t that what photography is really about…freezing that one special moment it time?

Sharon loves to turn your life into beautiful art. Be it family photos, birth stories, baby’s first pictures or maybe some special grandkid pictures for grandma. Those special memories will come to you beautifully packaged and printed on gorgeous linen paper, smudge free for those with little sticky fingered friends.

Now I know what you are thinking: how much does all this cost? This is where you will be pleasantly surprised. A session with Sharon Johnson Photography only costs $75. Yup… you read that right. $75 for an experience you will remember. That includes a pre-session consultation with Sharon to iron out all the details and alleviate some of the stress. It’s like having your BFF take your portrait. I know she had the Sassies giggling when she recently snapped our headshots.

Photos start at $15 a print or you can get a portrait package starting at $450. And don’t worry, she offers payment plans because she knows that the collections are irresistible.

Sharon Johnson Photography services the Wasatch Front.

Visit Sharon online at http://www.sharonjohnsonphotography.com/.
On Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Sharon-Johnson-Photography/.
Or call Sharon to book your session today at 801.603.2837.

The Sassies recently visited Sammy’s Cafe in Pleasant Grove. And after reading about our visit I am sure you are already DROOLING over the thought of fry sauce and cupshakes.

We visit a lot of local businesses because we truly LOVE local. It is always wonderful to hear about how the owners support local too. Sammy actually uses local cupcake shops at all 3 locations for his cupshakes. How awesome is that? Local supporting local? It’s like the circle of life… business life. (I wonder if you say local too many times in one paragraph if you won’t go to heaven. Just like AIN’T.)

The Sassies discovered how to make sweet potato fries dinner and DESSERT all at once. Sammy’s will give you a side of caramel sauce that makes your dinner a sweet treat. I am pretty sure Lindsey smuggled some out under her shirt. (This may be her casual “I have caramel sauce dripping down my shirt” face)

So… what are you waiting for? Get hungry… grab the family… go to Sammy’s Cafe. They have locations in Rexburg, ID, Provo, UT, and Pleasant Grove, UT for your pie shake eating pleasure.

Sammy’s is all about getting locals to try local so they’re giving away two prize packs!

Prize pack #1: $30 in Sammy’s Cafe gift certificates; 3 “free shake” cards; 1 Sammy’s trucker hat

Prize pack #2: $20 in Sammy’s Cafe gift certificates; 2 “free shake” cards

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below telling us which which shake you’d most like to try. You can view the menu here.

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Sammy’s Cafe Pleasant Grove on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Friday, October 21st.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

By now you have read about our secret adventures reviewing City Cakes & Café in Salt Lake City, Utah. What you may not have realized, which many of us didn’t, is that the baked goods are served up entirely vegan and/or gluten free. I know what you are thinking, “How is it even possible to bake without butter?” Trust me, I’m still wondering…you know, since butter makes the world go round. Well, everywhere besides at City Cakes.

While the Sassies had mixed reviews about the overall look, feel, and taste of the Café and products, I think we all agreed it is a great concept for those who don’t worship bacon on a regular basis. I mean, unless they make vegan bacon… (Do they? Well if they do I am sure it is minus the pig and therefore not as piggy or delicious.)

But one thing we all agreed upon is the use of the word “moist” in our video review. And even though Webster (the dictionary guy, not the 80’s TV guy) is probably rolling over in his grave at our possible overuse and giggle fest over the wor We are sure you will LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

This week the Sassies have taken you into one of our favorite local grocery stores, Harmons.  It is easy to see why the Sassies raved about it on Wednesday.  And why Harmons inspired the recipes Vanessa and I posted on Tuesday and Thursday.   We learned so much visiting their newest Super location in Farmington, Utah.  Did you know  Harmons is so much MORE than your average grocery store?

It’s Bob and Randy Harmon treating their employees and shoppers like family.

It’s a cooking school to help the culinarily gifted and challenged alike.

It’s your specialty cheese store… with an expert on hand to help you make the right decision

Harmons is your local fish market with FRESH fish flown in from around the world. And crab legs that would make even Sebastian jealous. (I had to throw in a random Little Mermaid reference)

It’s your local butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Okay… so they don’t actually make candlesticks there but maybe I just gave them their next big idea.

The Sassies learned that when it comes to quality service, selection, and products, Harmons is top notch! (We also learned that making Vanessa’s baby into a spokesperson for Diet Coke is FUN and adorable.)  Now what are you waiting for?  You have some learning to do.

Who doesn’t like a good grilled cheese?  It’s comfort food on a cold winter’s day with a bowl of hot soup.  It is a quick, cheesy lunch the kids will adore.  With the help of one of my favorite grocery stores, Harmons, I have created a grilled cheese recipe everyone will adore.  In fact, I like to think of it as a “grown up” grilled cheese.

Thankfully Harmons has all the specialty ingredients on hand so I don’t have to run all over town.  Most grocery stores don’t carry gourmet sliced cheeses and meats but thankfully, Harmons isn’t most grocery stores.  Plus, their artisan breads made with local organic flour are some of the best bakery breads around.

Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• Horseradish cheddar
• Thinly sliced prosciutto
• Medium sliced sourdough bread
• Olive oil

Directions:

Heat up barbecue or frying pan (cast iron skillets work best) to a medium heat.  Between two slices of sour dough bread arrange 2-3 pieces of prosciutto and 2 slices of cheese.  Lightly brush olive oil on the outside of the bread.

Harmon’s supplied me with a gift card in which I purchased items to make this recipe.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Have you heard of The UPS Store Utah?  If you drive around our great state the likelihood is you have seen that classic sign.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see The UPS Store?  You think packing and shipping needs, right?  I know that was my original impression of what they did.  But man, oh man…was I ever WRONG.  The UPS Store Utah does so much more than just being a one-stop shop for your next package.  One thing I was right about: the bubble wrap.  Oh, that glorious bubble wrap to help with that shipping.

• Ship just about anything you can imagine.  (They even custom make boxes if necessary.)
• Do you need something packaged? The UPS Store Utah is the place to go.  (Those custom boxes again.)
• They can ship by US Mail when it’s the best option for you.
• UPS has a database that will help track your past recipients so you don’t have to.

Now that you have dreams of popping every last bubble let’s get back to focusing on everything else the Sassies learned about The UPS Store Utah.  They are a full-service printing center for your personal and business necessities.

• Business reports and presentations
• Spiral-bound picture books
• Color calendar (with adorable pictures of your family or you favorite cat or whatever you want)
• Business cards
• Posters and collages
• Laminating, binding and special papers
• One store even prints paper back books
• Special projects or ideas can also be accommodated

Do you need an address for your home-based business?  Do you need a place other than your home to ship packages to?  Well, The UPS Store Utah has you covered with their mail boxes.

• Private mailboxes are like a P.O. Box but they use a street address.
• Protects identity.
• Keeps business and personal mail separate.
• Call in to check on mail or packages.
• Can receive shipments from USPS, Fed Ex, and of course UPS.
• Sends texts or email when your packages arrive.

The UPS Store in Utah also has a great number of supplies and extras to help make it your one stop shop.

• Greeting cards
• Stamps
• Packaging supplies
• Markers
• Sharpies
• Fax services

Check back later this week for a “printastic” offer from participating The UPS Store Utah locations.

Keep up on all the latest news from The UPS Store Utah by visiting them on:

• Twitter
• Facebook
• Web (also find your local store)

What is your favorite frozen dessert?  I hope that you were thinking gelato.  And after this week’s feature of Dolcetti Gelato, what else could you be thinking?

You already read about this hidden gem in Salt Lake City and how much the Sassies were head over heels for the sea salt caramel gelato.

The Sassies couldn’t resist the dreamy, creamy delight that is Dolcetti Gelato.  But we also can’t resist a good waffle.  And trust us, they have some of the best Belgian waffles around.

In between devouring everything in our paths, we took some time to enjoy the funky and eclectic decor that helps make Dolcetti such a fun place to hang out in.

That is a coffee table.  How cool is that?

The Sassies also realized that a little gelato can turn Kim into a ravishing supermodel.  But let’s be honest, she was gorgeous even before the gelato.

I know what you are thinking. “How can I get me some of that?” (Gelato… not Kim.  She is a married woman.)  Well thankfully we have the answer for you.  The Sassies love to take care of their readers and Dolcetti Gelato does too!

Giveaway Time!!!

Dolcetti Gelato is giving away 2 sets of 5 small gelato certificates.  Which means you can eat 5 different flavors… or possibly share with the ones you love.

It is beyond easy to enter.  Just leave a comment telling us your favorite flavor of gelato.  And if you have never had gelato, what flavor you would love to try.

Of course we have extra entries just for YOU!

1 entry ~ Follow @dolcettigelato on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Dolcetti Gelato on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Good luck!  And if you can’t wait to win,  just head on down to Dolcetti Gelato. The prices are right.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

This week the Sassies are going to take you into the wonderful world of catering.  Not just your run-of-the-mill, average catering but Italian pizza catering.  I KNOW, right?

Surefire Pizza is a catering business like no other. Jeffrey and Melissa Whitehead have taken his idea for a mobile, wood-fired oven and turned it into a delicious way for you to cater your next event.  Surefire Pizza isn’t your $5 Friday night pizza.  It is authentic Italian pizza. The kind you would be glad to serve your colleagues, guests or neighbors at a block party.  Jeffrey even trained under a master pizzaoilo from Naples, Italy. Melissa, having a degree in pastry arts, took to the challenge of creating the perfect pizza dough. The proof is in the pudding, I mean the crust.

Surefire Pizza brings the “pizza party” to your next event. Receptions, corporate events, and company summer parties are just a few of the perfect places to serve gourmet pizza. Your guests will be treated to an experience versus just a meal. They can watch as their food is handcrafted before their eyes. And then delight in eating the finished product.

Surefire Pizza is all about the pizza. But they have more to excite the guests at your next event.  Appetizers, salads, Italian sodas and desserts are just some of the additions you can add to your catering experience.

Come back Wednesday to see if the Sassies thought this catering company was hotter than a spicy meatball!

But since I know you can’t wait to book your pizza event extraordinaire, we won’t leave you without all the details how:

www.surefirepizza.com
www.twitter.com/surefirepizza
www.facebook.com/surefirepizza

And of course you can pick up the phone and reach Surefire Pizza at 801 938-FIRE (3473)

By the raise of hands how many of you have been to Disneyland?  I’m guessing that a lot of you have your hands up in the air waving frantically.  Now, I want those of you who haven’t been there but really, really, REALLY want to go to raise your hands.  So by now all of you have your hands up in the air, right?

Disneyland has long been a favorite vacation destination for families in Utah.  And who can blame them?  It is a short 1.5 hour flight or if you are the road tripping type, just 10.5 hours away.  In March my family and I were lucky enough to make that road trip and visit the “Happiest Place on Earth”.  And I am here to tell you it really is the happiest place on earth, even in the rain.  Thankfully we are like the Boy Scouts of Disneyland, always prepared.  A few Mickey-adorned ponchos later and nothing was going to bring us down.

Thankfully before the rain began we did get to take one of our favorite photos.  Yes, boys like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle too.  Who doesn’t?  It is the gateway to Fantasyland and a perfect place for your Disneyland journey to begin.

The best part of the rain?  No lines for the turkey legs, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, or It’s a Small World.

The second day of our adventure at the Disneyland Resort provided us with more blue skies and far more photo opportunities…because going to Disneyland is all about making memories with your family.  The easiest way to remember them?  Tons of pictures.  And we spent the entire day making new memories while exploring Disney’s California Adventure Park.

Now I am sure you are all ready to book your tickets right now and start your own Disneyland memories.  And I haven’t even shared the most amazing part of our adventure.  World of Color, the new light and water show at Paradise Bay.  It was our first time seeing the show and all I can say is WOW!  It is the most elaborate water show I have ever seen.  That mixed in with fire, color, scenes from your favorite Disney films, and the music.  It’s all about the music.  I don’t think there was one person who wasn’t singing along to each and every song.   I think I would drive back to Anaheim  just for an evening to watch World of Color.  Because it is that extraordinary.

Now what are you waiting for?  Let the memories begin.  I know I plan on going back to make even more.

Disneyland provided my family with passes to the parks.  All amazing memories are my own.