EDIBLE NOTABLES SPRING 2012
LEADERSHIP THROUGH LAMBS4-H teaches kids life and animal skills. GROWING FARMERSCooperative Extension program supports new agricultural endeavors. SKI FOR FOODEat and stride at Gourmet Ski Tour. GLOBAL CUISINE Delight in international […]
GROWING GREEN
GROWING GREEN A Carson City project will feed the hungry and teach the children. WRITTEN BY AMY HARRISPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Karen Abowd has many jobs. Among them are Carson […]
IRRIGATING THE DESERT
IRRIGATING THE DESERT WRITTEN BY DAVID STENTIFORDPHOTOS BY JEFF ROSS AND PETER GOIN This spring, as we celebrate Earth Day, we turn our attention to local water. Learn how we […]
WATER-WISE
WATER WISE Conservation tips for edible gardeners. COURTESY OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY Stampede Reservoir, built in 1970 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, primarily is used to store water […]
EDIBLE CAREERS
edible careers EDIBLE CAREERS Washoe Valley couple enjoys symbiotic employment. WRITTEN BY BARBARA TWITCHELL As he opens the door to their greenhouse, Gary Laack expresses regret that the structure is […]
RULES OF THE ROAD
edible politics RULES OF THE ROAD Getting local chicken on the menu is complicated. Local farmers must navigate tricky poultry processing regulations. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPAINTING BY KELLY PEYTON Interest […]
FOOD SWAP FIASCO
edible politics FOOD SWAP FIASCO When government and cuisine collide. WRITTEN BY MELISSA SIIGPHOTO BY JACI GOODMAN In late October of last year, Slow Food Lake Tahoe members were getting […]
ON TAP
ON TOP Clean water springs from our faucets. WRITTEN BY AMY HARRIS Bottled water labels promise liquid from pristine springs. Poland Spring’s label says its fountainhead is composed of 100 […]
EDIBLE GARDEN TOOLS
edible garden COMPOSTER’S WISH LIST Local experts recommend these helpful tools. COMPIILED BY SUSIE SUTPHIN Scrap Happy Collect compostables without the mess and smell by storing food scraps in your […]
FEEDING HOPE
FEEDING HOPEFood Bank of Northern Nevada brings innovative solutions to the table. WRITTEN BY JESSICA SANTINA PHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO Cherie Jamason, President and CEO of the Food Bank of […]