Quail Quest
From the thicketed banks of the Truckee River to the meandering alpine creeks atop Mount Rose, plump, ground-dwelling quail skitter about in search of seeds and insects.
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Fighting Food Insecurity
One in seven Nevadans faces hunger daily. One in five children in Nevada doesn’t know when their next meal will be. These statistics, cited by national nonprofit Feeding America, outline the state’s current food insecurity issue in numbers. However, hunger has far-reaching disadvantages beyond pangs in the belly.
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A Perilous Palette for the Palate
“I do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them, Sam I am!”
With those lyrical, rhyming words, Dr. Seuss gave us one of our first lessons in the incredible power that food’s color holds over us. What we didn’t know at the time was that it’s a cautionary tale.
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The Plastic Paradox
Everything Everywhere All at Once is not just a movie title. It’s probably the best description of the prevalence of plastic in modern times.
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Scrambling for Solutions
If we were to name one grocery item that has dominated the national conversation over the last year, it would have to be eggs.
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Eat, Drink, Think
Uncertainty. That about sums up the mental state we find ourselves in lately. Each day presents new challenges, confusing situations, and fresh concerns about policies and funding changes that affect us. They even extend to kitchen table issues.
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Raspberry Bars for the Road
My partner transplanted a small raspberry bush from the side of McCarthy Road in rural McCarthy, Alaska, to the river bluff in front of our cabin-building site. Twelve years later, we have a cabin and a thriving raspberry patch, though I am not sure if the wild raspberries came from that one transplant.
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Blueberry Hand Pies
Fruit is one of the joys of summer, and when I’m in the mood for a special dessert, I think pie. Hand pies are simpler to make and easier to eat than full pies. Plus, you can take them on a road trip, hike, bike, or picnic, whether on land or lake.
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Crunch Time
When you’re miles from home, navigating winding mountain roads or having Sierra adventures, a healthy, satisfying snack can make all the difference. A great granola recipe isn’t just about filling your stomach — it’s about fueling your day with wholesome, homemade goodness.
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Rethink Your Road Trip Rations
Ah, summer! Sunshine, warm temperatures, and increased leisure time attract drivers to the open road. According to travel website The Vacationer, in 2024, nearly 200 million Americans planned summer road trips — 75 percent of the nation’s population.
