Cover -Artisanal Ice

cover ARTISNAL ICE The science of cooling down. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN Some say ice is the most important, and most neglected, component of the cocktail craft. […]
Cover – Rebirth of Shrubs

cover REBIRTH OF SHRUBS Vinegar-based mixtures are re-emerging in cocktails, mocktails, and recipes galore. WRITTEN BY AIMEE EIGURENPHOTOS BY MICHAEL OKIMOTO Dating all the way back to 15th century England, […]
Cover – Bitter Bounty

cover BITTER BOUNTY Add aroma and flavor to cocktails and more. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDOILLUSTRATION BY BAMBI EDLUND Burdock root, milk thistle seed, and wormwood herb. When […]
Cover – Bar Basics

cover BAR BASICS 5 essential tools of the trade. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANN A list of must-haves emerged after touching base with four local bartending experts. Here are the five tried-and-true […]
Cover – Cocktail Construction 101

cover COCKTAIL CONSTRUCTION 101 Local pros offer wow-worthy tips for building a better drink. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY JEFF ROSS You know that delightful feeling when the bartender […]
Edible Endeavors – Tasting Freedom

edible endeavors TASTING FREEDOM For a century, Carson City prison dairy inmates work to change their lives. WRITTEN BY BARBARA TWITCHELLPHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO The setting is downright pastoral. Cows, […]
Edible Notables – Gaining Ground

edible notables GAINING GROUND Nevada craft distillery and winery laws are game changers. WRITTEN BY SUE EDMONDSONPHOTOS COURTESY OF FREY RANCH ESTATE DISTILLERY AND THE DEPOT Nevada’s craft spirit distillers […]
Edible Notables – Stoneware Sustainability

edible notables STONEWARE SUSTAINABILITY Earth-In Canteens are natural, beautiful, and local. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERINGPHOTOS BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Water bottle? Check. Carrying a reusable water bottle […]
Edible Notables – Ice Ice Baby

edible notables ICE, ICE, BABY Truckee winery hosts carving competition. WRITTEN BY MELISSA SIIGPHOTOS COURTESY OF TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY Wine and ice don’t usually go hand in hand, but in […]
Edible Notables – Making a Mark

edible notables MAKING A MARK Verdi Local Distillery competes for coveted title. WRITTEN BY HEIDI BETHELPHOTOS BY ASA GILMORE Verdi Local Distillery is the smallest licensed distillery in the world. […]