‘Sugar is love’: How sweet treats have become embedded in Utah culture
Utah — home to “dirty sodas” and giant cookies — is said to be crazy about sugar. But how accurate is that perception?
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) The signs that Utahns love sugar are all around us, from the many "dirty soda" shops to the ice cream shops, cookie chains and candy shops that started in Utah.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.