Nature’s pharmacy: Local herbalists use plant remedies
Take a moment and imagine being in the woods. Close your eyes and breathe in the floral scent of lavender or earthy aroma of...
Explore nature’s pantry: Foraging adventures with Mia Andler, ‘The Sierra Forager’
Foraging for food is an art and a skill that can be fun, healthy and educational. Foraging in Tahoe is easy if you know...
Buzz on bees & honey: Nature’s sweetest nectar
Sweet, sticky and golden, honey is one of the bee’s greatest gifts.
Bees are imperative to our ecosystem. They are responsible for pollinating most...
Salmon orders benefits Slow Food
Slow Food Lake Tahoe is again offering its Salmon Buying Club, a fundraiser in partnership with Eskimo Girl Salmon. This collaboration brings high-quality, wild-caught...
New book teaches foraging skills
Take a wild foods walk in the woods and mountain meadows with foraging expert Mia Andler. In her latest book, “The Sierra Forager: Your...
Monthly farmers market opens in Markleeville
The Market at Markleeville is being offered in downtown Markleeville once a month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Market is an immersive...
Indulge in fresh delights at Tahoe’s vibrant 2023 farmers’ markets
Satisfy your craving for fresh, flavorful food at one of Tahoe’s eight regional farmers’ markets. Slow Food Lake Tahoe has postponed its farmers’ market;...
High elevation gardening: Challenging, but not impossible
Tahoe is buried under feet of snow and the ground is frozen, but small signs of spring are trying to burst forth. Gardening is...
Willow Esch: Supporting immunity through herbalism
The aroma of cinnamon, cardamom and orange peel is sweet, spicy, strong and rich. These particular spices and herbs evoke memories of holidays or...
Tonics and tinctures for winter wellness
The throat is scratchy and the nose goes from endless drip to stuffed up and congested; coughing fits come and go; body aches and...
