A Master of Tools … and the Kitchen
Randy Brown is an accountant by day, home chef by night. Randy Brown works as a certified public accountant for AT&T, and for nearly 25 years he’s served in various […]
Banking on a sure bet
A lifetime as a casino exec proved the best training for this food bank dynamo. “There was a time in my life when I bought a $27,000 case of wine […]
Learning by growing
Desert Farming Initiative primarily benefits students and small-scale farmers, but backyard gardeners can learn from the program’s years of high-desert research. Tucked into an unlikely urban area between I-80 and […]
Wines
Go-to vino Local wine experts recommend their favorite bottles. Are you looking for the perfect wine to take to a family dinner? Need a good bottle to pair with your […]
It Takes a Village
Star Village Coffee honors women, family, and heritage. Named after a family ceremonial camp in Hungry Valley, Star Village Coffee was formed from a passion for coffee, but its owners […]
Fruit-Astic
Use your spring and summer bounty to make fruit leather. As summer winds up, the lure of fresh fruit from your favorite farmers’ market is too strong to deny. It’s […]
Taste the Roses
This flower’s distinct fragrance translates well to a variety of dishes. In May and June, Reno-Tahoe is coming up roses. But this mainstay of wedding bouquets and Valentine’s Day has […]
Winning With Style
Meet the champions of the edible Reno-Tahoe Good Spirits Competition. For the past two years, I have had the pleasure of curating the roster of bartenders and spirits for the […]
Not Your Grandma’s Potluck
Chef-approved ideas for wowing guests at your next get-together. The two most loathed people at any potluck are Sally Store-Bought-Chips-and-Salsa and Charlie Can-I-Use-Your-Over-For-An Hour. Don’t be those people – and […]
REIMAGINING THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
Delicious ideas that are a departure from tradition. It seems everyone has a strong opinion on how to repurpose day-after Thanksgiving surplus. Some don’t stray far from the iconic mayo-slathered […]