Apple Alchemy
DIY fermentation adds a healthy boost of flavor. Translated from Old French as “sour wine,” vinegar’s name hints at its origin story. Though touted in recent years as a piquant […]
Refined Grab ’n’ Go
Truckee Food Shop offers takeout with worldly delight. Truckee Food Shop offers meals to go that are homemade, fresh, and prepared using global styles of cooking. The delicious fare comes […]
Bold Broadcaster
Longtime Reno media personality showcases her adventurous spirit. Connie Wray is the first to admit that, deep down, she’s really an adrenaline junkie. How else would you explain someone whose […]
Quick Pickles
Tasty experiments in a jar. The “We can pickle that” skit from Portlandia had it (nearly) perfect: Just about everything in your kitchen can be pickled. Quick pickles make the […]
The Happiest Hour
Get more bang for your hard-earned buck at these local spots. If you’re looking for a good meal and drinks at a discount, there’s no need to start trolling cheap […]
Embracing Sobriety
Reno-Tahoe chefs talk sober living in the high-stress world of restaurant kitchens. Life in restaurant kitchens is tough, and chefs bear the cuts, burns, and scars to prove it. There’s […]
Steeped in Evergreen
Douglas fir syrup gives rich, earthy note to mocktails and cocktails. Trek through the beautiful alpine forests in the Sierra Nevada region and you’re sure to encounter majestic Douglas fir […]
Recipe for Recovery
Nourishing body and spirit plays a key role in reclaiming a healthy, sober life. Ashley Lunt didn’t realize it at the time, but she was starving. Lunt admits that until […]
Culinary Kaleidoscope
Reno-Tahoe is a happy mix of international cultures. Here, we delve into locals’ stories and favorite recipes. As our community has increasingly become home to people from all over the […]
Global culinary roots
Reno-Tahoe chefs and restaurant owners share how their heritages have shaped their foods. After watching the recent documentary Roadrunner about my favorite culinary icon, the late Anthony Bourdain, I went […]