Meet Our Contributors
Here in Reno-Tahoe we are blessed with an abundance of talented writers, photographers, and artists, and that just happens to be part of our mission: To present the extraordinary voices of Reno-Tahoe journalists and other creative types, and to coax from them the tales that don’t often get told. Through them you will find out about new products, thriving traditions, exciting food events, festivals, restaurants, and markets – all of the things that are helping to make us a true culinary destination.
Ali Dickson
Ali Dickson is a storyteller, local food advocate, and journalism master’s degree student at the University of Nevada, Reno who loves uncovering all the best local finds in the Reno-Tahoe area.
Barbara Twitchell
Barbara Twitchell is a freelance writer with more than 150 published nonfiction articles and several writing awards to her credit.
Brooke Reyes
Brooke Reyes has been a Reno-Sparks local for 35 years and a photographer for more than 10 years, having had a love for it from a young age.
Carrie Lapolla
Carrie Lapolla is a Brooklyn-based illustrator with a focus on her one true love: food.
Cheree Boteler
Cheree Boteler, a proud native Nevadan and alumna of the University of Nevada, Reno, is a visionary marketer and community advocate.
Christina Nellemann
Christina Nellemann is a Nevada native living in Washoe Valley.
Claire McArthur
Claire McArthur is a freelance writer and community garden fan who wholeheartedly believes in the mental health benefits of getting your hands in the dirt.
Claudia Cruz
Claudia Cruz is an award-winning journalist and editor, thoughtful leader, and instructor in journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, focused on informing people about the intersecting impacts of culture, law, business, and technology on their communities.
David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez is a local freelance writer obsessed with food, Michelin stars, and Zalto stemware.
Donna Victor
A Miami native calling Reno home now, Donna Victor’s passion has been photography since she was a young child.
Engrid Barnett
Nevadan Engrid Barnett is an avid foodie who travels (and eats her way) regularly throughout The Silver State.
Erik Jimenez
Erik Jimenez is a native Nevadan with a passion for food.
Gaby Moreno
Brooke Reyes has been a Reno-Sparks local for 35 years and a photographer for more than 10 years, having had a love for it from a young age.
Heidi Bethel
Having lived in Northern Nevada most of her life, Heidi Bethel relishes The Silver State’s transformation, including all the delightful foodie finds dotting the Sierra.
Jamie Della
Jamie Della is the author of 10 books, several articles for Edible Communities, and Writing the Magick publication on Substack.
Jeff Freeman
Jeff Freeman blends an engineer’s precision with his artistic eye when it comes to his photographic craft.
Jessica Santina
Jessica Santina is the managing editor of edible Reno-Tahoe and a freelance writer and editor.
Josiah Hassler
Josiah Hassler is a local photographer who has spent more than 15 years capturing the natural beauty of the Reno-Tahoe area.
Kristine Toward
Kristine Toward is an illustrator, designer, and educator living in Reno.
Lily Therens
Lily Therens is a designer, illustrator, and art director located in Sacramento.
Lou Manna
Lou Manna is an award-winning professional photographer from New York City, recognized as one of the Top 10 food photographers in the world.
Mary Claire Bouchér
Mary Claire Bouchér is a shamelessly proud third-generation Nevadan and has been a contributor to edible Reno-Tahoe since 2023.
Megan Barnhard
Megan Barnhard is a Sparks-based storyteller and writing coach with a passion for food and the people who produce it.
Mike Henderson
Mike Henderson is a writer and videographer who appreciates the roles food, cooks, and cooking play in family, adventure, and great stories.
Mike Higdon
Mike Higdon recently launched Mike Higdon’s Storytelling Studio after 20 years of photojournalism, commercial photography, and publication design work.
Natasha Bourlin
Award-winning freelance writer Natasha Bourlin is a native Nevadan with a fervor for food, globetrotting, and the environment.
Nora Heston Tarte
Nora Heston Tarte is a longtime Reno resident with a passion for people and storytelling.
Olga Miller
Olga Miller is a freelance food and lifestyle photographer, recipe developer, and content creator.
Sandi Solomonson
Sandi Solomonson is a freelance writer specializing in solo travel and cuisine.
Sandra Macias
Sandra Macias, a longtime Reno food writer, considers herself a semi-carnivore — prefers fish and lighter meals.
Sarene Wallace & Beth Lee
Sarene Wallace (right) is the managing editor of Edible San Fernando Valley, and Beth Lee (left) is the founder of the blog OMG! Yummy (Omgyummy.com).
Sharon Honig-Bear
Throw in large helpings of family, travel, food, celebrations, and fireworks — then add a dash of writing, photography, the arts, and Reno history — and you just might find a clone of Sharon Honig-Bear.
Shaun Hunter
Freelance photographer Shaun Hunter cites sneaking into a Shakira concert as one of his achievements of which he’s proudest.
Shea Evans
Shea Evans is a former professional chef turned commercial photographer.
Sophia Marie Pappas
Sophia Marie Pappas operates Studio PDP, her illustration and letterpress studio located in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Susan Winters
Susan Winters believes in the sanctity of a shared meal as well as the restorative powers of a freshly baked blondie.