Mike Higdon

  • Have a Ball!

    Meatballs are a ubiquitous addition to sandwiches and pasta dishes, but few rise to the status of memorable. Why settle for unremarkable when you could enjoy mouthwatering meatballs made with high-quality ingredients and expert cooking methods?

  • Pie Under the Sky

    Have you tried every cooking tool imaginable? How about one made of dirt?

    Kyle Isacksen, director and lead instructor of the Reno nonprofit Cobitat, published the book Build it with Earth: The Cob Pizza Oven in December.

  • Whiskey 101

    Whiskeyโ€™s golden-brown color, warm aroma, and complex taste make it a favorite spirit for many, but for newcomers, the strong, almost obnoxious alcohol burn might interfere with that experience. As with any food or drink, enjoying whiskey requires training your palate. Most people donโ€™t visit a Thai or Indian restaurant and order the highest spice level, and they donโ€™t start with Italian roast black coffee either. We work our way into it, maybe with a level one pad Thai or a nice vanilla latte to start.