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. Heidi, her husband, Masten, and their three boys, Rowan, Asher, and Hayden, always are searching for new, delicious culinary experiences and appreciate all it takes to provide the ingredients in what they eat. With more than a decade’s worth of contributions to edible Reno-Tahoe magazine, Heidi looks forward to living in the moment with her family, learning new techniques in the kitchen, hosting all her favorite people, and sharing more insightful content with our readers. Here’s to a refreshing spring!
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. She arrived in Reno after nine years as a reporter in Silicon Valley for CNET en Español, and, prior to that, Patch.com. Originally from New York City of Dominican parents, she’s excited to learn about Latinos in the area through food writing.
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. You can find Ali seeking out the best fruits, veggies, and sweet treats at our community parks, farms, restaurants, and markets.
Jeff Freeman, who photographed Rosewood in this issue, blends an engineer’s precision with his artistic eye when it comes to his photographic craft. It was his lifelong passion for photography that shifted his focus after working in tech for 17 years. Ironically, picking up the camera hasn’t freed him entirely from the computer, but he likes to get his shots as perfect as possible with his camera. Learn more at Jeffreyfreeman.com.
Freelance photographer Shaun Hunter took photos of The Third Meal for this issue. He cites sneaking into a Shakira concert as one of his achievements of which he’s proudest. He has only met one Thai 10 spicy entrée that he couldn’t handle, and he maintains that choosing an all-time favorite Reno-Tahoe food establishment is a bit like being asked to choose a favorite child, but if he had to pick, it would be Pneumatic Diner.
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. Tell her about your favorite vegetable varieties to grow in Tahoe at Clairecudahy@gmail.com.
