Ali Dickson

  • The Truth About Goats

    At Montero Goat Farm in Lovelock, goats are a way of life. For Gloria Montero, the woman behind the operation, that relationship goes back a lifetime. Montero not only provides quality meat to her community, but she also improves the local environment for flora and fauna alike. On top of that, sheโ€™s ready to debunk the stereotypes about goats and instead shine a light on their complexity and delicacy.

  • From Shade to Sustenance

    City of Renoโ€™s fruit-tree program promotes sustainability and access to healthy food. Reno is more than a high desert โ€” areas of it are food deserts. To both promote sustainability and create fresh food accessibility, City of Reno leaders accepted a sub-grant of $4,000 from the nonprofit, Nevada Plants Community Forestry, in 2023 to plant…

  • Take the Cannoli

    Elevate your events with handmade Italian desserts delivered right to your door. โ€œThere are only two cultures in the world: Italians, and those who wish they were,โ€ says Johnnie Sorrentino with a smile. In 2021, Johnnie and his wife, Evie, opened Cafรฉ Evie/Rolli Cannoli, a delivery bakery celebrating la crรจme de la crรจme of Southern…

  • Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

    When the golden colors and crisp temperatures of autumn envelop the Reno-Tahoe area, nothing says fall fun more than a trip to a pumpkin patch. As you stroll through bountiful fields dotted with vibrant orange hues, the hunt is on to find your perfect pumpkin pal. Whether you make a friendly jack-o-lantern or a delicious dessert, the joy found in the field lasts all season long.

  • A Second Chance

    In 1999, baker Fausto Salazar found himself in Reno with $20 in his pocket and the hope for a better world. Fast forward to 2023, and his bustling Panaderia Mi Linda de Guatemala has sparked a community unlike any other.