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
Please see our updated Reno Happy Hour Guide here. Get more bang for your hard-earned buck at these local spots. If you’re looking for a good meal and drinks […]
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 […]
Common ground
Local organizations come together to ease hunger in Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Many dining tables and kitchen countertops will overflow with food and drink for family, friends, and guests […]
Get Crackin’
Dungeness crab season kicks off from the Bay to Alaska. From the Bay Area up the coast through Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, ’tis the season for tender, juicy Dungeness crabs. […]
Hunting for Science
4-H program encourages STEM careers. Anyone who has ever been hunting knows that it takes a lot more than just physical mechanics to make the perfect shot. In fact, science, […]