By Henry Brean, Las Vegas Review-Journal BAKER — Along a dirt road just north of Great Basin National Park, Dayer LeBaron plucks a cone from a pinyon tree and shakes its contents into his calloused hand. The pine nuts almost shine in their varnished, dark-brown husks, but all he can see is their size. These […]
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Cocktail connoisseur Jack Maxwell sets out on a mission to find the best bars and drinks in the United States for any and every occasion in Travel Channel’s new special “Booze Traveler: Best Bars.” It will premier Oct. 11. The special was filmed around the Denver, Lake Tahoe, and greater Los Angeles areas. Maxwell hunts down Prohibition-style […]
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By Kathryn Reed Even though the calendar says fall, there is still plenty of squash to be found. Using different colors and varieties will make this dish look even better. This recipe is an ideal side dish. It’s light and flavorful. While I cooked it outside on the barbecue, it could easily be made in […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s regional adult education network, Advance, will debut a culinary boot camp this fall, rolling out a workplace skills program to align with the beginning of the winter hiring season. Developed with the guidance and input of local culinary industry leaders and employers, this 40-hour program will offer participants an intensive, hands-on experience […]
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By Bill Swindell, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Total U.S. alcohol spending for the past 12 months has increased 3.8 percent, according to a report, as consumers continue to trade up for more expensive brands. Total U.S. consumer spending on alcoholic beverages was at $229.8 billion for the past 12 months ending Aug. 31, according to […]
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By Sandra Chereb, Las Vegas Review-Journal Cafeteria lunches have been the butt of jokes for generations of schoolchildren. Mystery meat, chef’s surprise and cardboard often come to mind. Jokes aside, it’s a conundrum Gov. Brian Sandoval contemplates seriously. Why can’t school lunches taste better? Sandoval raised the issue Tuesday as the state Board of Examiners […]
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The pine nut harvest season is under way on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The length of the pine nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and seasonal weather conditions. It is generally September to late October when pine nuts are still available for harvest. The BLM […]
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By Kathryn Reed INCLINE VILLAGE – Economically, wine is huge for California – it’s a $58 billion industry, attracts 24 million tourists a year and employees 30,000 people. But it’s not the most environmentally friendly crop. UC Davis wants to change that reality. Jill Brigham, executive director of the Sustainable Wine and Food Processing Center […]
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The Village at Squaw Valley kicks off Labor Day Weekend with the return of the 27th annual Foam Fest and the 28th annual Alpen Wine Fest. The Foam Fest is where beer enthusiasts may sample more than 40 craft breweries. Last year’s festival raised more $30,000 for Achieve Tahoe, a nonprofit that brings people with […]
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By Kathryn Reed You’ll want to devour this dessert. It’s decadent, delicious and divine. Having a cordial with dessert is rather common, especially at restaurants. This concoction is the libation and dessert in one. With peaches being so wonderful right now, this is the perfect way to end a summer dinner. It would be just […]
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