EDIBLE NOTABLES
THE SHARPENING CRAFTTim Kirk rescues kitchen essentials. CALLING ALL FRUGAL FOODIESLearn to eat well on a budget. WINTER HERBSterling Farms offers basil year-round. CULINARY ENTHUSIASTS Gathering ’round for wine and food. OFF THE WALL The Row is a food adventure. THE SHARPENING CRAFTTim Kirk rescues kitchen essentials. WRITTEN BY AMY HARRISPHOTO BY JACI GOODMAN Hearty […]
TAMALE TRADITION
TAMALE TRADITION Savoring the holidays with masa and family. WRITTEN BY RACHAEL SCALAPHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO D uring the holiday season, it is not only El Rosal’s tortillas or savory cuisine that draws long lines of customers, but the shop’s masa, or ground corn flour produced from whole kernels. The masa is used in […]
THE SWEET LIFE
THE SWEET LIFE Confectioners bring smiles to locals’ faces. WRITTEN BY MELISSA SIIGPHOTOS BY JEFF ROSS AND CANDICE NYANDO “Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is.” ~ Author Unknown All humans have four things in common — the need for food, water, and shelter, and a love of candy. People crave sweets […]
THE LAST BITE
the last bite Blackie Martin, of Reno, works his way through the food line LOVING HEARTS CLUB Locals provide food for Reno’s homeless. WRITTEN BY JEANNE LAUF WALPOLEPHOTOGRAPHED BY CANDICE NYANDO A s a guitarist and founder of the Reno-based band The Mighty Surf Lords, Billy Woods has been touching the hearts of others with his […]
WHAT’S IN SEASON
what’s in season? WINTER December – February(weather dependent) Ivermectin Online Purchase Basil (from Sterling Farms hydroponic operation), carrots, greens, Hawaiian ginger root (Custom Gardens in Silver Springs, Nev.), potatoes, sunchokes (also called Jerusalem artichokes), tomatoes (from hydroponic greenhouses), winter squash, and other cold crop veggies In season in California: Citrus, olives, persimmons, and pomegranates
EDIBLE TRADITIONS
edible traditions Paiute woman drying fish, circa 1906-1922 DINING IN SEASON Prior to modern food storage, preserves were king in winter. WRITTEN BY JEN HUNTLEY PHOTO COURTESY OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DEPT, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO LIBRARY Chilean grapes in winter, asparagus in the fall — we are so accustomed to all produce, all year long, […]
EDIBLE GARDEN
edible garden WINDOW GREENS Harvest fresh seedlings this winter. WRITTEN BY KAY FAHEY Y ou see them at fine restaurants, those tiny sprigs of green, red, or purple plants that adorn a plate with spring freshness. They’re microgreens, very young plants that can pack a powerful flavor punch. And they are surprisingly easy to grow at […]
REVEL IN WHITENESS
edible travel REVEL IN WHITENESS Relax and embrace winter at Sorensen’s Resort. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANN PHOTOS COURTESY OF SORENSEN’S Wintertime at Sorensen’s Resort, Hope Valley is like a wondrous snow globe hamlet come to life. Jiggle the orb and the glittering snowflakes settle upon the rooftops of a charming clutch of snug cabins where […]
PAN DULCE
PAN DULCEExploring Latino Sweets WRITTEN BY RACHAEL SCALA PHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO “¿Te gustaría algo diferente?” T he Reno-Tahoe region possesses a variety of underexplored Mexican sweets. Particularly during the holidays, comforting novelties abound within our panaderías. Picture upbeat bakeries bursting with vibrant, slightly sweet pan dulce, meaning sweet bread or pastry. Here are a few […]
CHEF’S TABLE
chef’s table OVER THE MOON Devouring progressive cuisine at 6,225 feet. WRITTEN BY SANDRA MACIAS PHOTOS BY CHRIS STOWELL S ee that luminous light glowing on Incline Village’s culinary horizon? It is Jack Rabbit Moon. One small step on this moon means one gigantic leap into a delectable world of creative, handcrafted food. An evening dining […]