Drink Tank – Wellness tonics
drink tank TO GOOD HEALTH Wellness tonics for a healthier gut, relaxation, and more. WRITTEN BY CLAIRE CUDAHYPHOTOS BY JEN SCHMIDT Tamsin Edwards preps ingredients for wellness elixirs at the Elevate Wellness Center in South Lake Tahoe Open up a cooler at your local convenience store and you’ll see the usual suspects: Coke, Mountain Dew, […]
Feature – Ayurvedic Cooking
feature WALKING THE AYURVEDIC PATH An age-old system of eating reportedly leads to good health and all-around balance. WRITTEN BY NATASHA BOURLINPHOTOS BY SHAUN HUNTER Spices used frequently in ayurvedic dishes include cardamom pods (center) as well as (from top, clockwise) nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom seeds, ginger, black peppercorns, and cardamom powder “When diet is wrong, […]
Tips and Tricks – Miracle Spice
tips & tricks MIRACLE SPICE Why turmeric is terrific for your health. WRITTEN BY HEIDI BETHELPHOTOS BY MICHAEL OKIMOTO Lindy Pastor, owner of a Reno spice and tea shop, with turmeric tea With a rich, golden-yellow color and medicinal qualities that have been embraced for centuries, turmeric is regarded by some as a miracle spice. […]
Tips and Tricks – Infuse your food
tips & tricks INFUSE YOUR FOOD Cooking with essential oils. WRITTEN BY SARAH PARKSPHOTOS BY CANDICE VIVIEN Nancy Horn, owner and chef of Dish Café in Reno, presents her lemon cupcakes made with dōTERRA lemon essential oil When it comes to wellness, it seems the phrase “essential oils” is on everyone’s tongue. Derived from a […]
Tips and Tricks – Summertime simmer
tips & tricks SUMMERTIME SIMMER Innovative ways to make the slow cooker your warm-weather friend. WRITTEN BY NATASHA BOURLINPHOTOS BY TY O’NEIL Chef Colin Smith adds Parmesan cheese to his chicken and white bean soup with pesto Your slow cooker loves summer, too. Though it’s often a cabinet-bound appliance when the weather turns warm, winter’s […]
Edible Reads – Read well, be well
edible reads READ WELL, BE WELL Culinary guides to inspire healthy eating. WRITTEN BY CLAIRE CUDAHYPHOTOS COURTESY OF PUBLISHERS We have good news: Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to be pro kale in the great cruciferous vegetable debate. It also doesn’t require you to eat bland food. Whether you’re well acquainted with tofu or […]
Edible Traditions – Nevada’s Own Treasure
edible traditions NEVADA’S OWN TREASURE The Mackay silver collection shines. WRITTEN BY SHARON HONIG-BEAR Students looking at the Mackay silver service displayed in Getchell Library at the University of Nevada, Reno, circa 1962. Courtesy of Special Collections Department, University of Nevada, Reno The effect is immediate and takes your breath away. Downstairs in the W.M. […]
Edible Traditions – Home Economics
edible traditions BREAKING OUT OF THE KITCHEN Unearthing the School of Home Economics. WRITTEN BY SHARON HONIG-BEAR Home Economics/Domestic Science Class, Stewart Hall, 1911 Even the words sound old fashioned: home economics. At a time when buzzwords in the food world include product development and engineering and safety, it’s easy to forget that their roots […]
Cooks’ Essentials – Aprons
cooks’ essentials THE GREAT COVER-UP Kitchen aprons that follow form, function, and fashion. WRITTEN BY NATASHA BOURLINPHOTOS COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS Aprons are as diverse as any other attire these days. Manufacturers have homed in on the needs and desires of both at-home and professional chefs and have outfitted them accordingly. Looking for something durable and […]
Cooks’ Essentials – Brewed to Perfection
cooks’ essentials BREWED TO PERFECTION A collection of trendy coffee gadgets to make a great cuppa joe at home. WRITTEN BY HEIDI BETHELPHOTOS COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS Embrace your inner barista with some of the hottest coffee devices around. Here are our picks for gadgets that take your morning cup of coffee to the next level. […]