Summer 2015
May, June, July, August — Paula Terrell, of Creamcup Mini’s in North Reno”]The minis [La Manchas goats] are a perfect size for milking, and easily handled by children or older people. You get at least half a gallon of milk a day, which is as much as most households use. They’re friendly, docile, make […]
Last Bite – Summer 2015
the last bite
Edible Traditions – Better Butter
edible traditions BETTER BUTTER Minden company thrived from 1908 to 1961. WRITTEN BY ALICIA BARBERPHOTO COURTESY OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO LIBRARIES At its heart, making butter is a simple task: Separate the cream from fresh whole milk, shake it hard until it thickens into butter, strain off the buttermilk, and break […]
Edible Garden – Dig In
edible garden DIG IN Great gifts for gardeners WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA NELLEMANNPHOTOS COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS If you’re lucky, you will be on the receiving end of an abundance of neighborhood vegetables and fruits this summer, and your favorite backyard gardener is due for a little gift for all his or her hard work. These gardening […]
Edible Garden – Helping Hands
edible garden FLYING HELPING HANDS Five reasons why you should like bats (and three reasons why they don’t like you). WRITTEN BYCINDIE GEDDES Bats get a bad rap in the United States, and it’s not even a little bit fair. While much of the rest of the world considers them lucky — from carrying […]
Edible Travel – Small Town Big Eats
edible travel SMALL TOWN, BIG EATS Dishing up tasty adventure in Graeagle. WRITTEN BY PATTY CLAWSONPHOTOS BY MICHAEL CLAWSON AND SHEA EVANS Known for its little red houses, championship golf courses, and scenic natural beauty, Graeagle is gaining notoriety for yet another recreational activity. But this one is played with a fork. Forget about […]
Drink Tank – Getting Juiced
drink tank GETTING JUICED Healthy blends come to Reno-Tahoe juice bars. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY ASA GILMORE Whether it’s bottled on a store shelf, made to order at a juice bar or eatery, or concocted at home, fresh juice surely is a popular healthy food trend in the Reno-Tahoe region. According to the Los […]
Meet the Farmer – Of Bulls and Bulbs
meet the farmer OF BULLS AND BULBS The Snyders balance two operations at their Yerington ranch. WRITTEN BY SUSAN DITZPHOTOS BY JEN BRITTON Members of the Snyder family have been farming and ranching along the Walker River in Nevada’s fertile Mason Valley since 1862. The fifth generation of this close-knit Yerington family is 10 strong, […]
Chefs Table – Simple Elegance
chefs table SIMPLE ELEGANCE Heritage sets the bar for flavorful food and helps forge our culinary culture. WRITTEN BY DAVE PRESTONPHOTOS BY SHEA EVANS Where the iconic arch touches the west side of Reno’s main drag — South Virginia Street — stands a 164-foot sheer rock-climbing wall, the hallmark of the Whitney Peak Hotel. This […]
Cover – Dairy Futures
cover DAIRY FUTURES Fallon bets the farm on dry milk processing plant. WRITTEN BY JESSICA SANTINAPHOTO BY CANDICE NYANDO Entering the Dairy Farmers of America milk processing plant feels a bit like gaining entry at NASA. Situated on 38 acres in the New River Industrial Park in east Fallon, the $85 million state-of-the-art facility resembles […]