The charm of charcuterie
A vibrant array of colors draws the eye to the fruits, vegetables and cheeses spread out on a beautiful piece of butcher block. The...
Fabulous farmers’ market finds
It's a warm, sunny morning when I arrive at the Truckee Certified Farmers Market at Truckee River Regional Park. I am on a quest...
Snappy spring salad dressings
Bright and bitter greens with colorful vegetables beg to be dressed. There are hundreds of varietal lettuces to choose, from the somewhat humble iceberg...
Tahoe farmers’ markets open for 2024 season
Tahoe’s regional farmers’ markets offer healthy and sustainably produced goods. They are also a great place to get recipe ideas, help local farmers and...
Savoring Spring: Growing, cooking with culinary herbs
Spring ushers in growth, new beginnings and starting fresh. The sun shines, snow melts and plant life begins to emerge. It’s also time to...
Enjoy farmers’ bounty at Tahoe markets
Several of Tahoe’s farmers’ markets will open in mid-May. The remainder of the region’s markets (there are eight in total) will open in late...
Community pantry opens in Truckee
Sierra Community House has launched a Community Pantry format in Truckee, which allows individuals to select their own food items, which in turn empowers...
Join community gardens
Truckee Community Garden has garden plots available for rent and North Tahoe Regional Park Community Garden in Tahoe Vista welcomes members to its North...
Purchase salmon to benefit Slow Food
Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Yup'ik Girl Seafood are taking orders for sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon through March 31. The salmon sales will...
Tips, tonics for healthy new year
After indulging in rich foods, snacking on sweets and enjoying a cocktail or three it’s time to clean up the diet and consider healthy...