Bee-ing Mindful
When people mention the doom and gloom of the bee population dwindling, it’s important to pay attention.
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Buzzing Business
During the warmer months, Lorraine Fitzhugh’s Gardnerville property is bursting with life. Raised beds, hoop houses, tomato cages, and fences keep produce safe from wildlife, while indigenous grasses, flowers, and shrubs attract vital native pollinators.
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Ciao Negroni
It’s hard to pinpoint the origin of the Negroni, but one theory seems to carry more weight than others. A hybrid of the Milano-Torino and Americano cocktails, the Negroni was first ordered by Count Camillo Negroni and created by Fosco Scarselli in Florence, Italy, in 1919.
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Gimme Gelato
A frozen treat making waves from Italy, gelato offers a creamy, slightly warmer texture than American ice cream. Fortunately for us, area makers have mastered the art of Italian ice cream with flair, incorporating delicious ingredients.
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Naturally Bubbly
Hot take: Bubbles should not be reserved for special occasions. And with the continued rise of the more-affordable, less-pretentious sparkling wine known as pétillant naturel — or pét-nat, for short — there’s no excuse not to pop a bottle on a humble Tuesday.
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Bee You
The warmth steaming from your hands on a frosted morning, the herbaceous melody playing on your tongue, the myriad of wellness attributed to 8 ounces … there’s a reason tea has been a fixture of diets for millennia.
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Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree
Amid the verdant Sierra Valley, a solitary acre produces joy for hundreds of people each October. Going into its sixth year, Li’l Meg’s Pumpkin Patch brings a festive air to fall with games, baked goods, artist booths, and a plethora of pumpkins.
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Down to Earth
Garrett Menghini was living in Los Angeles and “drinking the CrossFit Kool-Aid” when he had a revelation: If he really wanted to take charge of his health and know his food, eating organic, seasonal produce from farmers’ markets was not going to cut it.
