Spring 2018 | Table of Contents

Welcome to our Spring 2018 Edition

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Dutch Chambers, 3½, of Rusty Skillet Ranch in Reno holds quail eggs from his family’s farm. Photo by Jeff Ross

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From what I can see, local chickens are raised much more humanely. They are out running around eating bugs and living a happy life. I think this really affects the taste of the eggs.

— Sierra Sweeting, of Sweeting Ranch in Loyalton

Table of Contents

EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest edition.
 
Meet Our Contributors
 
EDIBLE NOTABLES
4-H youths raise city chickens.
Devour a book at the Incline library fest.
Farm fresh at Fallon Food Hub.
Generous juicer helps those in need.
Downtown grocer is loyal to local.
Explore a taste of Israel.
Mena Minute: Spring clean your fitness regime.
Drinks on You: Celebrating fernet.
Food-and-drink news you can use.
 
EDIBLE EVENTS
Seasonal happenings.
 
PLACER COUNTY GUIDE
Great wine, beer, and scenery are just down the road.

EDIBLE NUTRITION
Renown embraces the healing power of food.

EDIBLE ENDEAVORS
Cooking up the area’s invasive species.

CHEF’S TABLE
Evoking Italia in Midtown Reno.

COVER
Cracking open the local egg market.

MEET THE FARMER
Loping Coyote Farms grows food forests.

EDIBLE GARDEN
Go green with your landscaping.

EDIBLE TRADITIONS
Steamboat Hot Springs’ steamy past.

WHAT’S IN SEASON
Ripe, ready, local bounty.

EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious, healthy dining choices.

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.

THE LAST BITE
The big and small on Easter eggs.

A chicken at Palomino Valley Chicken & Eggs in Reno. Photo by Jen Britton
A chicken at Palomino Valley Chicken & Eggs in Reno. Photo by Jen Britton