Welcome to our Winter 2022 Edition
About the Cover
Jessica Anderson, a first-generation rancher at Anderson Cattle Co. in Wellington, owns and operates the ranch alongside her husband, Spencer. Photo by Asa Gilmore
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“The first week of the pandemic, our sales jumped 400 percent. It allowed us to access the community in a way we never would have been able to and to strengthen our food system to that next level.”
— Marissa Yakaitis, co-executive director of Tahoe Food Hub
Table of Contents
EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest edition.
Meet Our Contributors
EDIBLE NOTABLES
Saibini food basket program turns 90.
Grandma Norma serves diplomacy and eggplant parm.
Health district encourages nutritious choices.
Welcome to a hoppy place in Truckee.
Pink Elephant’s curry in a hurry.
Food-and-drink news you can use.
FEATURE
Host a festive game night.
DRINK TANK
Botanical elixirs with benefits.
HOME GUIDE
Trusted and talented resources.
COVER
Reviewing local food challenges and opportunities.
HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
Exceptional health care providers.
GIFT GUIDE
Shop local for the holidays.
STAY ’N’ PLAY GUIDE
Atlantis’ Manhattan Deli delights.
FEATURE
Exploring nature’s pharmacy.
CHEF’S TABLE
Great Full Gardens is rooted in healthy fare.
FEATURE
Restaurateurs reveal most popular menu staples.
EDIBLE TRAVEL
Verdant visit to Mendocino.
EDIBLE TRADITIONS
Circus Potato Chips ruled the snack world.
WHAT’S IN SEASON
Ripe and ready local produce.
Persimmons are a highlight of winter.
EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious dining and imbibing.
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.
THE LAST BITE
Holiday pie is the perfect ending.
