Old World Coffee Perks Up California Avenue (Starting) this Weekend
It's not an elite country club. It's not a secret handshake or a foreign language. The vibe is inclusive more than exclusive. The tables...
Breadwinner Series: Pappa al Pomodoro
When I was in Tuscany about this time last year, I tried a bowl filled with red gooey stuff which the people at the winery in Carmignano...
Breadwinner Series: Truckee Sourdough Company
I opened the door and the intense aroma of freshly baking bread almost knocks me over. As I’m sure you’re familiar, bakeries always do...
Reno Chef Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
I must admit I've never heard of Chef Rachael K. before. But it's not really that big of a surprise since she is a private chef after...
How to Cut a Mango (and Bonus Recipe for Easy Mango Cream)
Moving to the States from Manila about a decade ago, one of the things I absolutely miss are Philippine mangoes. They are the best in...
Make for Mother's Day: Bavarese Alle Fragole
Last May, I had the happy fortune of traveling around Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in Italy – both considered powerhouses for gastronomy. I...
Espresso Tasting Lessons at Wood-Fire Roasted in Reno
Coffee, much like wine, is very nuanced. There are many, complex elements that separate good coffee from the bad: textures, flavors,...
Of Naan and Kabab
Have you seen Anthony Bourdain traveling in Tehran on CNN? It was a vivid montage of people happily greeting an American, impressing...
The Best Asian Food in Reno
They say that to find out where the best Asian food is, go where the Asians eat. Me and a few of my friends fit the "Asian" category and...
Cartwheels with Yelp Reno
I have to be honest. Yelp was a tough sell for me. We don't get any reprieve from the bombardment of social media and apps out there,...
