

Reno Food: Quasi-Homemade Pizza by way of Reno Provisions
I'm one of those who are sticklers for quality food. People often perceive quality to equate expensive (and there are actually triggers...


Parisian Macarons
I could say that because I actually learned how to make these in Paris! Macarons exploded as the it food (of tourists) in Paris and while...


Five Coffee Bars in Sacramento to Try Now
Sacramento coffee culture has come on its own. We have recently discovered a couple of roasters in California's underrated and often...


Low Carb Olive Oil Muffins
This is the best low carb treat I've made ever, that even folks on high carb diets enjoy it. After failed attempts at "cornbread" this...


Low Carb Lunch Box: Parmesan Crisps + Kale Chips
I've been on a low carb diet for over a year now. However, my achilles heel is savory crispy junk food. The junkier it seems (think...


Reno Food: Tournant Pop-Up at Pignic Pub & Patio
My breath will smell like fresh onions for days, I’m certain. I’ve just come from the Tournant Pop Up and two toothbrushings later, my...


Low Carb Lunchbox: Tomato + Basil
When it considerably warms up in the spring (hello, Global Warming), I feel like I'm conned into thinking that it's actually already...


California Mandarins in a Salad
I love this time of the year because so much of California's bounty is coming in season - especially oranges! We were in Sonoma a few...


Reno Sunday Brunch: Chez Louie + Hub
It's the first of March! I was snowed in the day before. It's a great thing, really, considering how little snow we've gotten this...


Proscuitto + Mozzarella + Arugula
And in keeping with reminscing our trip to Italy, here's a super simple and easy dish. Last spring, The Dutch and I had a private tour...







































