Bloomin’ Good
Whether they are crowning wedding cakes or adding color to a salad, edible flowers are a joy to seek out for culinary c
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Barista on Wheels
After being raised by a wedding planner mother and working as both an event coordinator and a bartender, it seemed inevitable that Nicole Joy would go on to work in the wedding industry.
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Bringing Back a Classic
Besides those daunting resolutions, the ultimate new year’s dilemma has got to be how to use up those unused bottles of bubbly from last year’s festivities.
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Celebration of Light
It’s not necessary to completely understand the deep complexities of Hindu mythology to enjoy Diwali. From the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning “row of lights,” Diwali is one of the biggest holidays of the year for the people of India.
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Beyond Salsa Verde
While the word tomatillo means “little tomato” in Spanish, the tangy, green fruits are quite different from their popular cousins.
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Valley Delights
Tucked between Reno and Carson City and nestled next to the Carson Range, Washoe Valley has a rich history of railroads, mining barons, and chocolate fudge.
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The Great Scape
Anyone who has let their zucchini go a little too long on the stalk knows about garden timing. It might be even more important when it comes to garlic scapes.
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Vocal for Local Eggs
The plethora of egg carton labels on a grocery store shelf can be downright confusing: cage-free, free-range, natural, pasture-raised, certified humane, organic, animal-welfare approved. Which one is best for both humans and chickens?
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Curry in a hurry
Thai curry is an enigma. Many subtle ingredients that add up to a burst of exotic flavor can be difficult to replicate at home. Too much of this or too little of that can push those delicate notes over the edge.
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Botanical Beverages
The extraction of the essences of herbs and flowers to create elixirs has been practiced since ancient times. These sweet potions were advertised as able to cure a range of ailments, from clinical depression to coughing fits. The herbs may have been helpful, but the alcohol in them was not.
