Christina Nellemann

Christina Nellemann is a Nevada native living in Washoe Valley. A writer and designer for more than 25 years, she has covered everything from Burning Man and international travel to dumpster diving. Her favorite part of writing for edible Reno-Tahoe is meeting local ranchers, farmers, and business owners and sampling local food and cocktails.
Stories by Christina Nellemann
Before & After
Apรฉritifs and digestifs are the bookends to a perfect meal. From the neon-orange sweetness of Aperol to the crisp tang of…Let the Sunshine In
A burst of fragrant blossoms and tangy juice in the middle of a Reno-Tahoe cold, snowy winter sounds like a…Hungry Invaders
One day, your vegetable garden is flourishing with young, green plants. The next day, itโs been decimated by some unseen…A Garden for the Future
The Wilbur D. May Arboretumโs plans could place it in the top ranks of the worldโs parks. At only 23…Lake View
When driving up winding Kingsbury Grade toward South Lake Tahoe, itโs difficult not to admire Tahoe Ridge Resort. The tall…The Heart of Hanukkah
Latkes are one of those traditional foods that donโt usually end up on a restaurant menu. Rather, they are fried…The Peopleโs House
While there is no sign out front, itโs not difficult to find The White House cocktail bar in Carson City…Treasured Tomatoes
With colors ranging from deep indigo to shiny gold and shapes such as teardrop and asymmetrical, heirloom tomatoes are bright…Viva el Aperitivo
Vermouth may be a fortified wine, but the beauty is in its simplicity. Bless the Spaniards and Italians for encouraging…Bloomin’ Good
Whether they are crowning wedding cakes or adding color to a salad, edible flowers are a joy to seek out…Barista on Wheels
After being raised by a wedding planner mother and working as both an event coordinator and a bartender, it seemed…Bringing Back a Classic
Besides those daunting resolutions, the ultimate new yearโs dilemma has got to be how to use up those unused bottles…Celebration of Light
Itโs not necessary to completely understand the deep complexities of Hindu mythology to enjoy Diwali. From the Sanskrit word deepavali,…Beyond Salsa Verde
While the word tomatillo means โlittle tomatoโ in Spanish, the tangy, green fruits are quite different from their popular cousins.Valley Delights
Tucked between Reno and Carson City and nestled next to the Carson Range, Washoe Valley has a rich history of…The Great Scape
Anyone who has let their zucchini go a little too long on the stalk knows about garden timing. It might…Vocal for Local Eggs
The plethora of egg carton labels on a grocery store shelf can be downright confusing: cage-free, free-range, natural, pasture-raised, certified…Curry in a hurry
Thai curry is an enigma. Many subtle ingredients that add up to a burst of exotic flavor can be difficult…Botanical Beverages
The extraction of the essences of herbs and flowers to create elixirs has been practiced since ancient times. These sweet…A Republic of Riches
A nation lies within Nevadaโs borders. It has its own navy, space program, railroad, and postal service. MoonPies, cookie dough,…ArrowCreek Abundance
With about 100 members and most likely several hundred years of combined gardening experience, members of The Club at ArrowCreek…Quick Pickles
The โWe can pickle thatโ skit from Portlandia had it (nearly) perfect: Just about everything in your kitchen can be…Green Your Kitchen
Most of us have grown up hearing about the three Rs of conservation: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Kim Rios, sustainability…Oh, Baby!
Nothing says spring like a downy chick or woolly lamb cuddling against a childโs cheek. These and other young ones are…Adventure Flask
The time has come for striving minimalists to donate their old water bottles, pour-over coffee brewers, and cocktail shakers. You…Clean and Clear
After the New Yearโs Eve Champagne has flowed and the cocktails are consumed, the inevitable is bound to happen: the…Raising the Big Three
Located about an hour north of Reno, the family-run, 500-acre ranch hugs the north end of Honey Lake near the…



























