Edible Reno-Tahoe

Perenn After Hours-Bread Class
2021-07-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Perenn Bakery, 20 SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, Reno
INCLUDES SNACKS, BEVERAGES, BREAD CLASS WITH TYLER, DINNER AND BAKER Q+A
LEVEL I Course Description:
Baking fundamentals, starting and maintaining sourdough starter, introduction to dough mixing, shaping, scoring and baking.
LEVEL II Course Description:
Introduction to inoculation timing, enriched doughs and advanced bread baking.
Class will be held at our flagship location. Perenn at the Village at Rancharrah
Must be 18 and over to attend.
Ticket is non-refundable, but transferable to another person or a future event.

Tahoe Forest Cooking Club: Thai-Mexican Fusion - Bringing out the Bright & Bold Flavors
2021-08-16 17:15 - 18:45 | Tahoe Forest Center for Health, 11012 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Don’t be intimidated by mixing the flavors of two worlds! Learn how to prepare easy-clean basics for any night of the week.

Reno Garlic Fest 2021
2021-08-19 15:00 - 20:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a curious newcomer to backyard gardening, have a passion for cooking or a strong appetite for this much-loved crop, you’re invited to come enjoy the bounty of the harvest this August. Come dig in and discover what’s growing in Reno!

Festivities will include locally grown garlic and produce for sale from participating backyard growers and established regional farms, a garlic-based food feast from local chefs, garlic medicinals, gardening advice, plus kid-friendly activities, games, and live music!

Reno Garlic Fest Goals:

-Build community and strengthen neighborhood ties
-Showcase local foods
-Support local farmers
-Encourage more Reno-ites to grow vegetable and other foods
-Educate community members about sustainable growing practices for our region

Cooking with Beer
2021-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States

Eldorado Great Italian Festival
2021-10-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Reno
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2021 40TH ANNUAL ELDORADO GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL
For the 40th year, the Eldorado is bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to the heart of Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival. Held each year during Columbus Day weekend, the festival is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions and includes live entertainment, a sauce cooking contest and of course, pasta – lots of pasta. Don’t miss the Eldorado Great Italian Festival, October 9 & 10 in the heart of Reno.

FESTIVAL TIMES
October 9, Saturday – 11am to 6pm
October 10, Sunday – 10am to 5pm

The Eldorado Great Italian Festival transforms downtown Reno into Little Italy with a grape stomp, wine walk, an Italian farmers market, food booths and incredible free, live entertainment all weekend long.

A crowd favorite year after year continues to be the Great Italian Festival Sauce Cook-off. Italian families from across the West Coast bring their recipes to life right on the street for guests to taste. People’s Choice ballots for favorite sauce will be given with the purchase of pasta.

No Italian Festival would be complete without plenty of homemade Italian food. Spectators are invited to “finire di mangia” – or “eat up” as the Italians say with plenty of delicious foods like chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, meat ravioli with Bolognese, tortellini Eldorado, Gnocchetti pesto, Italian sausage and peppers, fried ravioli, fried calamari and the ever-famous mushroom ravioli with porcini cream sauce. Complete your meal with a delicious dessert of homemade gelato, cannolis or Nutella ricotta Crespo, a sweet ricotta crepe with strawberries and Nutella drizzle.

STAY TUNED FOR THE FULL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE AND LINE-UP FOR THE ELDORADO GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL:

• Pasta Sales for Tasting the Family’s Sauces

• Wine Walk

• Grape Stomp

• Gelato Eating Contest

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING
2021-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Rd., South Bldg., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Learn everything you need to know about successfully re-creating the symbiotic relationship between cheese and wine. From whites to reds to dessert wine, there is a perfect partner in the cheese world waiting for you to discover. Become the hit of the hostess world just in time for the holidays. $50 materials fee

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE WORKSHOP
2021-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The class that keeps on giving! Treat yourself to a versatile chocolate truffle making workshop with master chocolatier and owner of Grimaldi’s Fine Chocolates & Marshmallows, Brian Wilkin. Savor these handmade truffles yourself. Or, if you can part with them, these chocolate creations make an excellent Valentine’s Day gift!

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT- CREPES OF FRANCE
2021-12-16 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The crepe is a culinary mainstay in France. In fact, it even has its own day on the French calendar! These wafer-thin pancakes, packed with scrumptious fillings, offer foods that are fast, easy, and versatile. Crepes can be rolled, folded, or stacked for scores of different delicious dishes, ranging from main courses to fabulous desserts. Join us for this hands-on class as we explore sweet and savory crepes from different regions of France.

Gourmet Holiday Chocolates
2022-02-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Truckee Meadows Community College, 5270 Neil Road, S216, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Whip up sweet treats for the Valentine’s season during TMCC EPIC’s Gourmet Holiday Chocolates. Make rich truffles and learn about the equally rich history of chocolate-making. Take home these delicious recipes with gifting inspiration. Course runs Wed., Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. for a cost of $59 and a materials fee of $15. Registration deadline is Feb. 2. Register at epic.tmcc.edu.

Native American Cooking
2022-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Reno – TBA
Enjoy preparing and tasting traditional foods that nourished Native Americans for centuries in the Great Basin. With a Shoshone-Paiute tribe member as your guide, discover which natural foods are edible, which are medicinal and how harvesting and hunting are central to Native American spiritual life. Learn to cook buffalo Indian tacos, a special recipe with pinenuts harvested locally and juniper tea, then sample your creations. $25 materials fee

Taste of Thailand
2022-03-09 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Fresh ingredients are the hallmark of this popular and delectable Asian cuisine. With the increasing availability of exotic ingredients in Reno, you’ll see the “Thai way” has applications to everyday cooking in your own kitchen. Expand your culinary horizons as you learn to cook with classic Thai ingredients.

Around My French Table
2022-03-10 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ever wonder what home cooks are making in France? This latest book from Dorie Greenspan takes you into the French home instead of the French restaurant to show you what families and friends are making for each other. Explore recipes that are simple and modern, along with traditional and complex creations, all while giving us an appreciation for French cuisine and all that it encompasses.

Vietnamese Cuisine
2022-03-18 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
In this hands-on class, you will taste why Vietnamese cuisine is called the freshest food in Asia. The ingredients include a unique blend of fresh herbs, lettuces , and sweet and salty seasonings. Explore this easy to prepare cuisine that finds its roots from France and China.

Croissant Workshop
2022-03-26 09:30 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Delight your senses and learn how to make a variety of croissants in the pleasure of your own kitchen. Don’t let this buttery on the inside, crisp on the outside pastry be limited to purchasing at the bakery counter. Learn the simple step-by-step techniques to customizing you croissant dough into delicious savory and sweet pastries for all to enjoy.

2022-04-02 09:30 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Looking for a class that gives you the “Reader’s Digest version” of top culinary techniques and ingredients? Well, this is it! Learn the most important culinary techniques that are easily transferred to everyday cooking in this hands-on cooking bonanza. We’ll introduce you to fundamental cooking methods, sauces, knife skills and baking methods. Whether you’re toying with the idea of spending more time in the kitchen or just wanting to hone your skills, Culinary Boot Camp provides a wealth of information along with guided practice from an expert chef.

Salvadoran Pupusas
2022-04-19 18:00 | St. Vincent’s Kitchen, 325 Valley Road, Reno
Make authentic pupusas just like abuelita used to make. Have fun getting hands-on experience making the thick griddle cakes that originated in Central America. Inspire your cooking by learning about Hispanic spices and ingredients that will help you add flair to many of your favorite recipes.

Sauces and Marinades
2022-05-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Reno – TBA
Join EPIC’s Sauces and Marinades and utilize a variety of ingredients to whip up sauces for seafood, barbeque, spring rolls and salads. Learn to convert sauces to marinades or top dressings and sample small bites with your creations. Course runs Wed., May 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for a cost of $59 and a materials fee of $20. Registration deadline is May 11. Register at epic.tmcc.edu.

Reno Garlic Fest
2022-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Dick Taylor Park, 1140 Beech St., Reno, NV
Fourth Annual Garlic Fest!
Come meet our local garlic growers and enjoy unique garlicky food.
GARLIC GOODNESS INCLUDES but is not limited to:
Fresh Garlic
Garlic Seed
Garlic Braids
Garlic Powder
Pickled Garlic
Garlic Bread
Garlic Ice Cream
Garlic Gelato
Garlic Cotton Candy
Garlic Margaritas
Garlic Pistachios
Garlic Popcorn
Garlic Doughnuts
Garlic Infused Honey
Garlic Salve
Garlic Seed
Sweet Garlic Jam
Fire Cider
Join us in creating a community around the love of garlic plus buy your garlic for the coming months and support our local farmers!
Bring the kids for fun activities while listening to live music and having a locally crafted drink.
Parking is limited, please carpool, bike, rideshare or use the RTC.
This free event is brought to you by @RenoFoodSystems, part of Artown, funded by Nevada Department of Agriculture, and co-hosted by Be the Change Project.
The ticket link takes you to a fun, community based platform called GrowingNV that is cultivating our local food community through courses specific to Great Basin gardening, regional local food related events and other engagement opportunities. You have to join by creating a username etc but it’s free to use after you get signed in! Feel free to ask any questions you have about local food in our region!

Italian Festival in Reno
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09 | Downtown Reno
The Reno Italian Festival brings Little Italy to The Biggest Little City with a variety of events, including a wine walk, Italian farmers’ market, grape stomp by local celebrities, a sauce tasting, a kiddie land, and, of course, lots and lots of pasta and other traditional Italian dishes.
The Italian Festival Reno celebrates its 40th year on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9. Held close to the famous Reno Arch, the Eldorado Italian Festival is sure to bring smiles and tons of live entertainment throughout the two-day street festival. Attendees are invited to “finire di mangia” – or “eat up,” as the Italians say. Dishes to look forward to include chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, meat ravioli with Bolognese, tortellini Eldorado, Gnocchetti pesto, Italian sausage and peppers, fried ravioli, fried calamari, and the ever-famous and scrumptious mushroom ravioli with porcini cream sauce. Complete your meal with delicious desserts such as homemade gelato, cannolis, or Nutella ricotta Crespo, a sweet ricotta crêpe with strawberries and a drizzle of Nutella.
One huge draw of the Eldorado Italian Festival is the Great Italian Sauce Cook-off. Italian families from across the West Coast bring their recipes to life right on the street for guests to taste. People’s Choice ballots for favorite sauce are handed out with the purchase of pasta. Vote for your favorite and help a vendor win the sought-after prize and title of best Italian sauce on the West Coast.
The Italian Festival Reno event begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 and runs through 6 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 9, the event kicks off at 11 a.m. and closes out at 5 p.m. It takes place outside the Eldorado Resort and Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno. Admission is free.
Don’t miss out on this taste of Italy at home!
For details, visit https://www.caesars.com/the-row-reno/events/great-italian-festival.

Cooking Class: Classic Fall Soups
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, Reno, NV, 89521
Discover culinary shortcuts for making two or three hearty soups. Prepare and savor classic broths like cream of mushroom, butternut squash, twice-baked potato and chicken noodle. Homemade soups are fresher and less salty than canned soups. They can also be made in quantity and frozen to eat later.
Register here.

Cooking Class: Techniques 1
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Master the fundamental culinary techniques such as knife skills, sautéing, reductions and basic pan sauces. Anyone can participate in this first class of the hands-on Nothing to It! Techniques series. Good cooking is not a mystery; it is all about time-tested techniques. Expand your culinary skills and get cooking with confidence!
Secure your seat at this hands-on cooking class here.

Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
2023-10-16 17:15 - 19:15, 2023-10-20 17:15 - 19:15, 2023-10-21 17:15 - 19:15, 2023-10-24 17:15 - 19:15, 2023-10-26 17:15 - 19:15 | Mix Bakeshop, 1117 California Avenue, Reno, NV, 89509
Discover the art of outlining, flooding, and decorating 8 large cookies with royal icing. Learn how to prepare royal icing, achieve the right consistency, and mix colors. You’ll also be introduced to essential tools and where to find them.
You’ll leave with your beautifully boxed cookies. Ages 12 and up are welcome.

Preserving the Harvest
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban Teaching Farm, 1700 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV, 89502
As the first frost graces the season with its magical touch, join a workshop led by the Master Food Preserver, Doreen Spires. This event offers an exciting exploration of two food preservation techniques: quick pickling and water bath canning. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own handmade pickles to take home.
Register here.

Autumn Vegetarian Workshop
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Learn hands-on cooking techniques that will transform autumn vegetables into more than just a side dish. You’ll be amazed at the unexpected combinations and complex flavors that can arise from such simple ingredients when they’re coupled with the right technique.

Native American Cooking
2023-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Reno Buddhist Center, Moon Rabbit Cafe, 820 Plumas St, Reno, NV, 89509
Enjoy preparing and tasting traditional foods that nourished Native Americans for centuries in the Great Basin. With a Shoshone-Paiute tribe member as your guide, discover which natural foods are edible, medicinal, and how harvesting and hunting are central to Native American spiritual life. Learn to cook buffalo Indian tacos, a special recipe with pinenuts harvested locally and juniper tea, then sample your creations.
