Cooks 2014
Read Full Article — Erick Caballero, executive chef of Brasserie Saint James in Reno”]There are ways of cooking everything. That’s the beauty of working with offal and other cuts; there’s something to be appreciated in transforming it to an outstanding dish with memorable flavor profiles and textures.” COOKS EVENTSA festival both cooks […]
Gluten-Free Lowdown
edible how-to GLUTEN-FREE LOWDOWN Deconstructing the complexity of the gluten-free diet. WRITTEN BY AIMEE R. EIGUREN One of the most Googled search terms in the food and health industry since 2009 has been two words that conjure up very different sentiments, depending upon whether one has celiac disease (a life-threatening autoimmune disorder), a gluten sensitivity, […]
Kombucha Culture
edible how-to KOMBUCHA CULTURE Two local companies cook up a healthy drink. WRITTEN BY MELISSA SIIGPHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO In 2006, Margaret Jackson was suffering from health issues when her brother advised her to drink kombucha, a sweetened, fermented tea. After doing some research, she decided to give it a try. Like many kombucha novices, […]
Edible How-To: The Perfect Scoop
edible how-to THE PERFECT SCOOP How to make the ultimate, soul-satisfying, warm-weather treat. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERINGPHOTO BY CANDICE NYANDO Although we all scream for ice cream, have you tried preparing the sweet treat yourself? Making your own actually isn’t that difficult. With the basic ingredients of milk, sugar, and cream, you’re almost there. Steve […]
Cooks at Home – Start Your Engines
cooks at home START YOUR ENGINES Tony Marini is passionate about food, family, and classic cars. WRITTEN BY MARNIE MCARTHURPHOTO BY JAMIE KINGHAM What do chefs and classic car collectors have in common? Tony Marini, the energetic executive director of Hot August Nights, will tell you that one driving force compels both. “Chefs are passionate […]
Cooks at Home – Recipe Girl to the Rescue
cooks at home RECIPE GIRL TO THE RESCUE Reno blogger Lori Lange inspires legions of hungry readers. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY SHEA EVANS According to www.Technorati.com, upwards of 1.3 million blogs jockey for own attention on the web, and of those, about 17,000 focus on cooking. So, how did Reno-based food blogger Lori Lange, […]
Cooks at Home – Adventurous Spirit
cooks at home ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT Julie Conover lives small to travel and eat big. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERINGPHOTO BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN Though her early desire was to grow up as a Lake Tahoe ski bum, Julie Conover, world traveler and former owner of the television series Passport to Adventure, has extended her reach to the […]
Cooks at Home – Bringing Italy To the Table (2)
cooks at home BRINGING ITALY TO THE TABLE Reno chef Ivano Centemeri enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERINGPHOTOS BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN There is nothing better than well-executed Italian food. Handmade pasta with a creamy, exquisitely seasoned tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil and mozzarella, is a perfect dish, both for its […]
Cooks at Home – Bringing Italy To the Table
cooks at home BRINGING ITALY TO THE TABLE Reno chef Ivano Centemeri enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERINGPHOTO BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN There is nothing better than well-executed Italian food. Handmade pasta with a creamy, exquisitely seasoned tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil and mozzarella, is a perfect dish, both for its […]
Cooks at Home
cooks at home THE ART OF FUSION Cynthia Lu shares her global approach to food and culture. WRITTEN BY SUE EDMONDSONPHOTOS BY SHEA EVANS Thursday nights find Cynthia Lu and 7-year-old daughter Marisa in the kitchen. Tonight they’re mixing sweet rice flour with coconut milk — ingredients for mochi, a triple-layer, baked Japanese dessert. Marisa […]