Winning With Style
Meet the champions of the edible Reno-Tahoe Good Spirits Competition. For the past two years, I have had the pleasure of curating the roster of bartenders and spirits for the […]
Fermentation
Learning the art of fermentation. Fermented foods and drinks may have been around for hundreds of years, but they also are a growing trend that’s sweeping the nation. As […]
Cultivating Your Collection
Experts offer tips for purchasing and storing wine vintages, for any budget. Some people collect art or antiques. For others, a wine collection provides an unending source of fascination and […]
Fruit-Astic
Use your spring and summer bounty to make fruit leather. As summer winds up, the lure of fresh fruit from your favorite farmers’ market is too strong to deny. It’s […]
Taste the Roses
This flower’s distinct fragrance translates well to a variety of dishes. In May and June, Reno-Tahoe is coming up roses. But this mainstay of wedding bouquets and Valentine’s Day has […]
Not Your Grandma’s Potluck
Chef-approved ideas for wowing guests at your next get-together. The two most loathed people at any potluck are Sally Store-Bought-Chips-and-Salsa and Charlie Can-I-Use-Your-Over-For-An Hour. Don’t be those people – and […]
Mix Mastery
The world of competitive cocktail making. The clock is ticking; your time is running out. You place your finishing move with a flourish, smile, and throw your hands up. The […]
A Taste Of Ireland
Sip and savor on St. Patty’s Day at these local spots. While St. Patrick’s Day is sure to conjure up images of packed pubs with over-served patrons sloshing their green […]
REIMAGINING THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
Delicious ideas that are a departure from tradition. It seems everyone has a strong opinion on how to repurpose day-after Thanksgiving surplus. Some don’t stray far from the iconic mayo-slathered […]
Eldo pasta shop
PARTICULAR ABOUT PASTA Eldorado chefs prep for the Great Italian Festival. Each day, a bustling, pasta-producing shop deep within the Eldorado Resort Casino — with executive chef and Northern Italy […]