Brilliant Minds at UNR
How University of Nevada, Reno researchers are improving the way the world eats. Scientific research is a realm of complexities, where finding answers often leads to more questions. Thanks to the considerable work of researchers who have accomplished significant milestones, such as mapping the human genome, recent scientific progress in the areas of health and […]
Sharper Image
Town Cutler’s handmade knives are inspired by Japanese design and Nevada sunsets. The typical home cook may not think twice about the functionality and appearance of their everyday kitchen knives, but the exquisite blades by Reno’s Town Cutler deserve a double, if not triple, take. “No one is really doing what we do,” says Galen […]
With Love From Mexico
Street corn is a savory seasonal treat. Corn on the cob is one of life’s simple pleasures. But if you haven’t ventured out from the traditional pat-of-butter-and-dash-of-salt toppings on your corn, you could be missing out on an elevated experience. Commonly called Mexican street corn or elote, this amped-up, seasoned corn on the cob is […]
Red Gold
Saffron adds brilliant color to fall gardens and exotic flavor to dishes. The perfumed filaments of the Crocus sativus flower can fly away with the slightest breath. Yet their long history and extremely high value make them more substantial than their delicate nature would seem. Grown in locations such as Iran, Spain, and Morocco, the […]
The Best Reno-Tahoe Cooking Classes
A quick and dirty guide to Reno-Tahoe’s best culinary classes. With the abundance of farm-fresh produce available at area farmers’ markets and farm stands, it’s a good idea to learn how to transform it into delectable dishes. When you’re yearning to use a long-neglected saucepan, sharpen your knife skills, or find a new way to […]
Small Save, Big Reward
Bee Heroic Initiative educates to save pollinators from extinction. Stinging you isn’t even on their to-do list. They’d rather you just go away and leave them to their critical work. Bees can be intimidating to many people, despite their size, but that tiny body is seriously influential when it comes to the ecosystem. In an […]
Ewe and I
4-H student demonstrates responsibility through animal rearing. Instilling responsibility in children is a tough job for any parent. Organizations such as Nevada 4-H Youth Development help. Ainsley Parmer, a 17-year-old senior at Galena High School in Reno, has been a part of 4-H for 12 years. She was the third of Ardis and Jay Parmer’s […]
Where Friendship Blooms
Roots of the Sierra Desert Garden Club go back 40 years. Whether they’re learning about the best ways to grow and build their gardens, traveling to flower shows across the state, or engaging philanthropically with the community, the ladies from the Sierra Desert Garden Club have been making gardens beautiful since 1977. For more than […]
Kitchen Share
Truckee’s first commercial, co-working space increases camaraderie among area chefs. It was time. Despite being located in an area teeming with culinary talent, until recently, many Tahoe-area chefs struggled to find a place for food production. For food educators, caterers, and food producers, space to prepare items for events, food trucks, retail sales, or private […]
Tea Towels
Tea towels offer an easy surface for creativity and décor. The humble tea towel may not be so humble at all. “A cute tea towel can make your whole kitchen,” says Tessa Dee Miller, who owns The Nest in Reno, a vintage boutique that also has hosted tea-towel-painting classes. “It’s the equivalent of a pillow […]