Photo courtesy of NVision Optix

Leading the Change in Health and Wellness

During springtime in the Sierra, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s beauty, but this time of year also brings a rise in seasonal allergies. Many people use antihistamines to alleviate their symptoms. However, these medications can reduce tear production, while airborne irritants such as pollen can worsen ocular inflammation, potentially leading to dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Onion Rings. Photo courtesy of Great Basin Brewing Co.

Crispy Perfection

There’s something special about a tower of crispy, golden onion rings piled high, the steam wafting their savory aroma. Although preferred cooking methods and coating preferences vary from person to person, one fact remains certain: Onion rings are a beloved treat.

Dr. Jacqueline Donahue, co-owner and optometrist at NVision Optix, performs a pulsed light therapy treatment. Photo courtesy of NVision Optix

Leading the Change in Health and Wellness

During springtime in the Sierra, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s beauty, but this time of year also brings a rise in seasonal allergies. Many people use antihistamines to alleviate their symptoms. However, these medications can reduce tear production, while airborne irritants such as pollen can worsen ocular inflammation, potentially leading to dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Dolores (Dee) Schafer-Whitten and Earstin Whitten, cofounders of Soulful Seeds, stand by their pepper and tomato plants

Cultivating Resiliency

Soulful Seeds nurtures more than crops. With a mission to foster connection and resilience through neighborhood gardens, Soulful Seeds has been providing healthy food to vulnerable populations in the Reno-Tahoe area since 2017. What began as a community garden at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno evolved into a nonprofit organization in 2018. Today,…

Elixir employee Asia McCoy presents one of the store’s cold-pressed juices made fresh daily

Superfood Success

Involved in the restaurant scene her whole adult life, Karla Perry was frustrated with the lack of healthy options in the fast-casual food space in her community. For more than 25 years, she had embraced a vegetarian lifestyle and felt a persistent desire to create delicious, clean, plant-forward dining options. This passion inspired her and her husband, Charles, to open their eatery, Elixir Superfood & Juice.

Piconland plays at Club de l'Etoile Cinema in Paris, France, during the 2023 Ethnografilm Film Festival

Portraying the Picon Punch

The one drink known to genuinely represent the rich Basque history in Nevada is, of course, the Picon punch. This strong concoction that warms as it goes down (perfect for winter) is meant to be shared among friends and has become a symbol of camaraderie, tradition, and local culture — one that was explored in a locally produced film.

A chocolate-rimmed Champagne glass at Champagne & Chocolate

Sweet Escapades

There’s something timeless and romantic about the combination of Champagne and chocolate. The rich pairing is both decadent and balanced. It’s also the creative inspiration that led to the opening of Champagne & Chocolate in South Lake Tahoe and its new sister location in Old Southwest Reno.