Spicy & Soothing
South Lake’s Free Bird Chai flies into local stores and co-ops. Over the past decade, both Tahoe locals and visitors have filled up the 160-square-foot Free Bird Café in South […]
Branding Pioneer
University of Nevada, Reno professor designs new font based on Northern Nevada cattle brands. In contemporary marketing terms, the word branding brings to mind a memorable logo, catchy tagline, or […]
It Takes a Village
Star Village Coffee honors women, family, and heritage. Named after a family ceremonial camp in Hungry Valley, Star Village Coffee was formed from a passion for coffee, but its owners […]
VERTICAL VEGETABLES
Indoor edible live walls require some trial and error … and a little faith. Cascading down like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, vertical live walls are a popular inspiration on […]
Backyard Flocks
Far from an esoteric hobby, bird-watching is as easy as looking out your window. The increased interest in backyard growing and eating has expanded the knowledge of what our own […]
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 […]
RAISING THE BIG THREE
With deep roots in Lassen County, Hole-In-One Ranch provides beef, lamb, and pork to Reno-Tahoe customers. Definition of “a well-oiled machine”: 1: Something that operates capably through the effective coordination […]
Food on the Move
Edible Reno-Tahoe’s flourishing food truck scene offers convenient eats and community fêtes. Takeout food has an entirely different meaning these days. What once was a service for fun and convenience […]
Desert Ambrosia
With extra warmth and patience, Nevada’s Sinfully Sweet melons can be grown in your backyard. Round, luscious, and sweet melons are the epitome of summer fruit. However, they are not […]
Where The Wild Things Are
Running a wildlife sanctuary in the high desert increases all species’ appetites. Diana Hiibel sticks her hand through a black cage and massages the thick, spotted fur of Moyo, an […]