Welcome to our Cooks 2022 Edition
About the Cover
Eva Ruiz of Lowenkind Bakery, a cottage foods business in Reno, scoops vanilla ice cream onto the top of her fondant au chocolat organic dessert, which is gluten free, nut free, and butter-only dairy. Photo by Candice Vivien
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“Baking keeps me artistic and creative. It also keeps me young and in a mentally good place.”
— Octavia Merritt, owner of microbakery Sweet Sisters Treats in Fallon
Table of Contents
EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest edition.
Meet Our Contributors
EDIBLE NOTABLES
Local home baker wins national show.
Lasagna love letter.
Free produce for seniors.
Go organic with fresh-milled flour.
Learn to love gin.
Food-and-drink news you can use.
EDIBLE EVENTS
Seasonal happenings.
STAY ’N’ PLAY GUIDE
Pastry perfection at Atlantis.
HOME GUIDE
Trusted and talented resources.
COVER
Meet Reno-Tahoe’s microbakery entrepreneurs.
GIFT GUIDE
Presents for moms, dads, and grads.
COOKS AT HOME
Dr. Letitia Anderson cooks with heart.
Rodeo champ Wyatt Denny’s traveling kitchen.
Colleen Worlton shows passion for tech, Girl Scouts, and cooking.
Media personality Connie Wray relishes her Philippines ties.
South Lake Tahoe mayor Devin Middlebrook goes veggie forward.
HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
Exceptional health care providers.
FEATURE
Spice up your life with local mixes.
Spicy selections add flavor and fun.
TIPS & TRICKS
Infuse butter for fantastic flavor.
Making soft pretzels at home.
Crafting quick pickles.
EDIBLE TRADITIONS
Cooking schools of yore.
WHAT’S IN SEASON
Ripe and ready produce in Reno-Tahoe.
FARM GUIDE
Farmers’ Markets, CSAs, and farm stands.
EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious dining and imbibing in Reno-Tahoe.
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.
THE LAST BITE
Essential cooking utensils.
