High Desert Harvest
Master gardeners provide an abundance of horticultural expertise to the community. “Gardening in Nevada is a contact sport,” declares Tricia Howarth, recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension […]
Zero Proof to 100% Fun
A guide to some of Reno-Tahoe’s best mocktails and NA drinks. In the not-too-distant past, folks who opted to forgo alcohol while out on the town had limited choices. Few […]
Over the Moon
Legendary Chinese dessert draws families together. According to legend, thousands of years ago, renowned archer Hou Yi shot down nine of the 10 suns scorching the earth. In gratitude, the […]
Savoring the Senior Years
Enjoying good taste and better health as you age. The statistics appear daunting. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, American adults 65 years and older have the highest […]
Comfort in Crisis
North Lake Tahoe nonprofit provides meals to needy. Early March 2020 looked promising for Rachel Graf, owner/operator of Auld Dubliner and Tremigo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Olympic Valley. […]
Sip of the Irish
Local watering holes to while away St. Paddy’s Day … or any day, for that matter. The essential ingredients instilled in any Irish bar are a strong sense of family, […]
Apple Alchemy
DIY fermentation adds a healthy boost of flavor. Translated from Old French as “sour wine,” vinegar’s name hints at its origin story. Though touted in recent years as a piquant […]
Cooks & Canines
Busy Reno-area chefs make time for their furry friends. Travis Stehman and Panda After attending the Truckee Meadows Community College culinary arts program, Travis Stehman began work with executive chef […]
The Vines That Bind
Grape Basin Wine Club members share 20 years of good times and wine. It started simply enough. In November 2001, Karen Bowman-Binks invited five couples over on a weekend night […]