Welcome to our Cooks 2025 Edition

About the Cover

A vintage-inspired Reno-Tahoe kitchen scene. Illustration by Marcos Sorensen

“There’s nothing better than an ice-cold beer and a plate of onion rings right out of the fryer with some barbecue sauce or buttermilk ranch. Life is good!”
— Tommy Linnett, culinary director and co-owner, Great Basin Brewing Co. in Northern Nevada

EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest edition.

Meet Our Contributors

EDIBLE NOTABLES
Silver State cuisine defined.
Nourishing hearts at Reno nonprofit.
Bring local art to your oven.
Uncovering toxic utensils.
Key ingredients in Latino dishes.
Food-and-drink news you can use.

EDIBLE EVENTS
Seasonal happenings.

COVER
Local vintage cookbooks tell fascinating food stories.

HOME GUIDE
Trusted and talented resources.

FEATURE
Rethink your road trip rations.
DIY granola.
Blueberry hand pies.
Raspberry bars to go.

GIFT GUIDE
Presents for moms, dads, and grads.

EDIBLE ESSAY
A keystone of love, loss, and tradition.

TIPS & TRICKS
Making homemade jerky.
Crafting smoked fish delights.
Perfectly crispy onion rings.
Create delicious salsa at home.
Keep fruits and veggies fresh longer.

HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
Exceptional health care providers.

COOKS AT HOME
Truckee teacher makes a difference.
Busy family crafts meals to please.
KUNR manager revels in meal planning.
Carbs and determination fuel Jesse Felker.
Meghan Ochs makes sports more accessible.

FARM GUIDE
Buy fresh, local food.

WHAT’S IN SEASON
Ripe and ready produce.
Rhubarb adds zing to dishes.

EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious dining and imbibing.

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.

THE LAST BITE
Turn over a new leaf.