Selected recent work
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food + beverage
“Winning Hand” Chef Briar Handly continues to delight diners at Handle. Park City Magazine, June 2023.
"Salt Lake Magazine’s 2023 Dining Awards,” judge, dining awards panel and contributor. Salt Lake Magazine, February 2023.
“Amazing Graze” Create a Stellar Charcuterie Spread with Local Products, Park City Magazine, June 2022.
“Debunking Myths of Utah’s Liquor Laws” video interview for the “Let’s Talk Utah” Instagram series. Produced by Sparkloft Media and Blank Space for the Utah Office of Tourism (Visit Utah), October 2021.
“Utah’s Fruit Way: Harvest Time Along Old Highway 89,” agricultural bounty and family-run farmsteads in Northern Utah, visitutah.com, August 2020
“Wilderness Cocktail Hour” Tailgate on the trail with locally sourced eats and delicious pre-batched drinks, Park City Magazine, Summer 2020
“Craft Chocolate Crusaders” Devour, November 2017
“Cheeses of the Beehive State” Cheese Connoisseur, May 2018
“Beer of the Beehive: Easy Pickin’s” Utah’s craft brew scene has never been better. Park City Magazine, June 2019
“Utah’s Rum Underdogs” Distillery 36 Brigham Rum, visitutah.com, Summer 2018
“Artisan Cheese in Red Rock Country,” Randy Ramsley’s famed goat cheese at Mesa Farm, visitutah.com, Fall 2018
“Sip the Scare Away” A Novel Approach to Pairing Horror and Hooch, Devour, October 2018
“Old Town’s Subterranean Sips” Descending below street level reveals some remarkable spots for raising a glass, Park City Magazine, December 2019
“Pretty Bird: Bow Chicken Bow Wow” cityhomecollective.com, January 2019
“Winter Cocktail Recipes From Local Booze Experts” Salt Lake Magazine, February 2022.
“Literary Libations,” Curl up on a winter’s night with cocktails inspired by spirituous scripts, Devour, January 2020
“Water Witch: Divining Squad” cityhomecollective.com, January 2019
“Tupelo Park City: Global Flavors, Southern Accent” Utah Stories, September 2018
“Holy Spirits: The A-Z Cocktail Guide” 3rd Annual, City Weekly, July 2018
“Baking Under Pressure” with the Snowbird Resort pastry team, Devour, March 2019
“Behind the Bar” with Park City’s Favorite Bartenders, Dishing PC Magazine, Winter 2018
“Ski Hard. Work Hard. Repeat.” Crafting Deer Valley Libations Since 1979, PCStyle Magazine, Winter 2018
Darby is one of the most dependable, talented, deadline-hitting writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with as a magazine editor. Her writing is utterly professional while also being creatively entertaining, and her work is always impeccably researched. In addition, Darby is an excellent photographer, which helped streamline story assignments for me as an editor. Oh, and you couldn’t find a more pleasant and amiable person to work with. In a perfect world, I’d have an entire stable of Darby Doyles as my writing staff.
--Ted Scheffler, Food, Travel, Wine & Culture Writer and Editor
travel + outdoors
writing + editing
“A Matter of Geological Consent” A billion years of geological history surrounds Salt Lake City, where a modern landscape reflects ancient constraints, visitutah.com and Utah Explorer’s Guide, July 2020.
“Wild, Wild Life: Five Animals You Might See in Park City,” and what to do if you encounter them. Park City Magazine, Summer 2022.
“The Hunt for Tavaputs” Spectacular skies, off-road adventures and abundant wildlife in remote central Utah, visitutah.com and Utah Explorer’s Guide, October 2018
“Green Envy” Fly Fishing Eastern Utah’s Famed Green River, Devour, May 2015
“Yurts So Good” Mountaintop fine dining and DIY adventures, Devour, January 2019
“Bear Lake Break” Utah’s Bear Lake offers adventure for the whole family, Vamoose, August 2017
“All Abilities Welcome,” National Ability Center Empowers Through Sport, PCStyle Magazine, Winter 2018
“What’s new at the Lake Powell fishery?” (editor) Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, December 2022.
“Art on the Fly” A Love for the Cast, the Fly, and Serene Moments on the Water, PCStyle Magazine, Summer 2019
“Spirits in the Rock” Ancient People and the Modern Traveler in Remote Range Creek Canyon, visitutah.com, October 2018
“Postcards from the Edge” Straddling the State Line Along Hwy 89 from Cokeville to Alpine, Vamoose, Fall 2018
“Nourishing Body and Soul” Hell’s Backbone Grill and a Measure of Grace, Devour, July 2016
“It’s a Dog’s Life,” The Canine Crew of Tavaputs Ranch, visitutah.com, Fall 2018
“Is the Ski Bum Dream Still Alive?” Making it Work in Park City, PCStyle Magazine, Winter 2018
Darby Doyle is a wordsmith of the highest order and the sort of contributor we feel humbled to have stumbled upon. Her freelance writing efforts for our COLLECTIVE have, without question, elevated our brand and exalted our website in equal parts. Darby's style is all her own, as much a reflection of her plucky personality as it is of her intellect and prowess (both in story telling and the research/knowledge that so often come with it). For an editor, she's something of a dream to work with--Darby meets tight deadlines, dives into new content with earnest enthusiasm, and consistently delivers more than I expected.
—Amy Tibbals, editor cityhomeCOLLECTIVE.com
history + biography
art + style + design
“The Godfathers of Park City Skiing” Meet Otto Carpenter and Bob Burns, two locals who build Park City’s first ski lift, PCStyle Magazine, Winter 2022.
“Utah’s Women Make History” Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first women to vote in the nation and visiting women’s history sites in Salt Lake City, visitutah.com, Summer 2020.
“La Nonna’s Noodles” Making tortellini with Radiana DePoli Angellili, Devour, April 2018
“καλή όρεξη!” Celebrating over a century of Greek cuisine in Utah, Devour, October 2016
“Post Office Place | Stamp of Approval,” cityhomecollective.com, September 2018
“The Night Aquatic” Celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes, Devour, November 2015
“Love Where You Live” Here, It’s More Than a Mantra with cityhomeCOLLECTIVE, PCStyle Magazine, Summer 2019
“Jam Sessions” And that’s Amour: Artisan Jams Crafted with Love, Devour, March 2016
“Executive Chef Matt Crandall,” A Lifelong Commitment to Quality, Downtown the Magazine, Spring 2019
"Utah’s Hops History” The state’s journey from early breweries to a modern craft beer revival, Park City Magazine, June 2019
“Drinking by Design” Finding SLC Character in Four Upgraded Bars, Devour, September 2018.
“Behind the Scenes: Getting to Know 3 Über-talented Park City Artisans,” Park City Magazine, June 2018
“Exploring the Legacy of Nordic Cuisine in Utah,” Devour, June 2016
“A New Old Main Street: The Curious Past of Park City Restaurants Revealed,” DishingPC Magazine, Summer 2018
“Momos with a Master” Yangjin Sherpa shares a favorite recipe from Nepal, Devour, January 2019
“High Flying Legend” Fuzz Federsen, Pioneering Ski Aerialist, PCStyle Magazine, Winter 2018
“A Serene Sense of Place” Bridgette Meinhold: Encaustic Art With Distinctive Depth, PCStyle Magazine, Sumer 2019
Freelance writer Darby Doyle regularly brings her authoritative voice to Copperfield Publishing’s award-winning magazines—Devour Utah and Vamoose Utah—where she covers home-grown personalities and topics ranging from wilderness chefs to artisan chocolate to the art of making pasta. Her coverage of locally crafted cocktails is unparalleled. Darby truly lives her passions, and it's evident in each well-researched and professionally drafted article. —Jerre Wroble, editor
recipes + domestic badassery
writer + recipe developer + editor
“Spicy teriyaki goose jerky” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, February 2023.
“Coop de Ville” A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Backyard Chickens, Devour, May 2016
“Wild Turkey Cassoulet” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, November 2021.
“Just Ducky” spice up holiday meals with grilled wild duck poppers, Vamoose, November 2016
“Backcountry Chef: Campground Cherry Ice Cream” Vamoose, August 2017
“Road Tested Quesadilla” Sourcing Local Ingredients for Five Easy Quesadillas on the go, Vamoose, August 2016
“Smoked trout” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, November 2022.
“Pheasant piccata” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, December 2022.
“General Tso’s Chukar” (editor) Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, December 2021.
“Goose Chorizo” A spicy, flavorful and versatile sausage that’s easy to make at home. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, February 2022.
“Taste of Autumn,” Savory Wild Game Meat Pies Made Delicious with Elk and Stout, Vamoose, September 2018
“Backcountry Chef: Juicy Bison Bites” Vamoose, January 2018
Food writers that "get it" are in short supply in our country these days. Your article is not only well written but conveys a deep level of understanding to those that know a lot about the subject matter and those that do not. This type of writing creates an important nexus to support the food traditions I (and clearly you) love. — Matt Caputo, CEO Caputo’s Markets
outdoors gear + equipment
“Airstreams Made New” What’s not to love about Camper ReParadise’s retro travel trailers? Vamoose, March 2018
“Survive. Thrive. Repeat.” Survival gear brings confidence with Uncharted Supply, PCStyle Magazine, Summer 2019
“Holding an Edge” 7even Skis combines racing performance with all-mountain capability, Vamoose, January 2018
“Made in Utah: AceCamp” Sturdy outdoors gear is up for the task. Vamoose, May 2017
“Adventure Hound” Rob Aseltine on merging two passions into one, PCStyle Magazine, Summer 2019
branding + commissions
Website copy, product materials, branding verbiage - Honest John Bitters Co.
Website copy and branding verbiage - U-West event space
Branding strategy, brand assets & logo development, copy - Green Acres of Hidden Hills, McMinnville, OR
Artist statement, design ethos - Ker-ij Jewelry Design
Bottle Label Copy, product descriptions, branding verbiage - Sugar House Distillery
I feel unbelievably privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Darby Doyle over the last four years on countless projects. She has been a driving force in the conception and creation of my businesses and brands. Her ability to listen to my vision and passion, and translate that into words, is remarkable.
– Sara Lund, owner U-West, Honest John Bitters Co.
education, technical writing, exhibits + selected academic publications
Program Administrator, Public Historian, and Research Methods Instructor for Utah Humanities programing in association with Smithsonian MoMS “Water Ways” exhibit under development (independent consultant, 2019)
Instructor specializing in cocktail history and craft spirits education, University of Utah Lifelong Learning, 2017-present; VIP classes for KUER benefactors (2019)
“Council Hall: If These Walls Could Talk,” exhibit research, planning and interpretive content, Utah Office of Tourism (2018)
“Ore Cars, Old Town, and the Olympics: Mining History and the Modern Resort Industry of Park City, Utah” presented at the Mining History Association Annual Conference, Leadville, Colorado (2007)
Governors Island National Monument: Historic Resource Study (contributor), by Jannelle Warren-Findley. Boston: Northeast Region, National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior. (2007)
“Arizona Women’s History Network: A Case Study for Documenting Women’s Heritage Sites at the State Level” presented at the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites Regional Conference, Tempe, Arizona (2005)
“San Rafael del la Zanja Conservation Easement Monitoring Plan” (contributor). Prepared for Arizona State Parks by EPG, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona (2003)
“Women’s Rights National History Trial Feasibility Study: Study Report” and “Executive Summary” (contributor), Ellen Levin Carlson, ed. Boston Support Office: National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior. (2002)
“Post-WWII Subdivision Development in Tempe, Arizona, a Historic Preservation Perspective” presented at the National Council on Public History Conference, Ottawa, Canada. (2001)
“Archeology Collections” in Collection Management Plan for Valley Forge National Military Park, Nancy Waters, ed. Boston: National Park Service Northeast Museum Services Center Report Series.(2001)
Addendum Report: Inventory of Historic Properties at the Rocking K Ranch, Pinal County, Arizona. SWCA Tucson: Cultural Resource Report No. 99-191. (2000)
“The Birth Control Movement in Arizona, 1914-1945” presented at the Arizona Historical Society Conference, Prescott, AZ. (1999)
“Historical Overview: Ray and Sonora, Pinal County, Arizona,” in Data Recovery of AZ U:16:290 (ASM) and National Register Eligibility Evaluation of AZ V:13:204 (ASM), Ray Mine Consent Decree Project, Area A, Meg McDonald, ed. SWCA Tucson: Cultural Resource Report No. 99-187. (1999)
An Archaeological Survey of 3900 Acres in the Estrella Mountain Ranch Development, Maricopa County, AZ, with Michael Stubing and Doug Mitchell. SWCA Phoenix: Archaeological Report No. 97-11. (1997)
Carlota Copper Company, Globe Arizona (contributor; Archaeologist/Laboratory Director mortuary component). SWCA Flagstaff: Archaeological Report No. 97-pending (1996)