Welcome to our Summer 2024 Edition
About the Cover
A barbecue feast featuring several types of house smoked meats at BJ’s Nevada Barbecue in Sparks. Photo by Shea Evans
“We found that the connection comes into play in the kitchen. It’s the center of the home. A place of nourishment and love.”
— JuliAnn Stitick, owner of Cast Iron Babe and Cast Iron Kiddos
Table of Contents
EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest issue.
Meet Our Contributors
EDIBLE NOTABLES
French connection at Belleville Wine Bar.
Foodshed dining at its finest.
Horney Toad Meats highlights Nevada beef.
Building strong families through cooking.
Elevate your rum palate at Rum Sugar Lime.
Local Latino: Street food favorites.
EDIBLE UPDATES
Food-and-drink news you can use.
EDIBLE EVENTS
Seasonal happenings.
FEATURE
Meet lemonade stand entrepreneurs.
Adventure at local crêperies.
Family-friendly bars and breweries.
HOME GUIDE
Trusted and talented resources.
COVER
Eight great barbecue joints.
Getting saucy.
Tips for grilling ribs at home.
Essential barbecue tools.
HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
Exceptional health care providers.
WEDDING GUIDE
Celebrate your Big Day with trusted vendors.
EDIBLE GARDEN
Worms’ role in wondrous soil.
Growing coveted heirloom tomatoes.
When and why to prune and harvest.
Three steps to soil health.
MEET THE FARMER
Growing fruit with love in Fallon.
DRINK TANK
Cool down with this icy wine.
EDIBLE TRADITIONS
A Chinese legacy in the Sierra.
WHAT’S IN SEASON
Local produce growing now.
Basil is a favorite summer addition.
FARM GUIDE
Farmers’ markets, CSAs, and farm stands.
EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious dining and imbibing.
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.
THE LAST BITE
Watermelon snacks.
