Beyond the smoke

From floral to fruity, dive into the diverse world of mezcal. Often characterized as the scotch of tequila, mezcal — a distilled spirit made from the agave plant — is […]
The Art of Preservation

Try new methods of preserving food this fall. The produce at farmers’ markets is changing as summer turns to fall, but that shouldn’t mean you won’t taste those fresh flavors […]
Buzzing Business

VitalBeeBuds provides native, pollinator-friendly plants. During the warmer months, Lorraine Fitzhugh’s Gardnerville property is bursting with life. Raised beds, hoop houses, tomato cages, and fences keep produce safe from wildlife, […]
Cheers to Summer!

A quintet of local, seasonal, easy-drinking beers. Juicy hot dogs and salty fries are best washed down with a cool, flavorful beer. And across Reno-Tahoe, there are dozens of local […]
High Desert Herbs

Lavender farms take root in Yerington. Yerington may be known as the Onion Capital of the West, but over the last few years, there’s been a new — and better-smelling […]
Al Fresco Dining

Big-wall climber Chris McNamara prefers eating on summits. When it comes to food, Chris McNamara is what he likes to call “an opportunivore.” Though the big-wall climber and ex-BASE jumper […]
But First, Breakfast

Healthy homemade meals fuel Reno physician, Bayo Curry-Winchell. Growing up in Reno, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell never missed breakfast. Her father, Bill Curry, a three-war veteran-turned-special-education-teacher, made sure of it. “Breakfast […]
Birds of a Feather

Considering backyard chickens? Here are a few varieties from which to choose. If you’ve ever considered getting backyard chickens, sticker shock from a carton of eggs might just be the […]
Naturally Bubbly

Pét-nat is your excuse to pop a bottle mid-week. Hot take: Bubbles should not be reserved for special occasions. And with the continued rise of the more-affordable, less-pretentious sparkling wine […]
Feast Your Eyes

Indulge in good eye health with dark chocolate and wine. Need a reason to clink glasses this week? A glass of red wine and a few squares of dark chocolate […]