Bread & Broth’s 23 annual Thanksgiving feast is Nov. 21 from 4-5:30pm for anyone in need. St. Theresa church is located at 1041 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Roasted turkey is on the menu, as well as all the traditional side dishes. In previous years, the volunteers have served as many as 500 people […]
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Paula Peterson of South Lake Tahoe and a guest are going to Friday night’s annual wine tasting put on by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Peterson is one of the many people who eloquently commented on why service clubs are important. Her words won her two tickets to the Nov. 11 event. Thank you to […]
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By Kathryn Reed Owners of the Timber Cove Pier did not renew the lease with Blue Water Bistro, forcing the restaurant to close. The lease with Mama’s Red Tomato also expired. Both restaurant locations will be operated by the family trust that has taken over operation of the South Lake Tahoe pier as well as […]
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Ready to sample wine from 30 vintners and food from about 20 restaurants? It’s time for the annual Evening of Food & Wine Tasting put on by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. This is the group’s big event to raise money that is then given back to the community. Lake Tahoe News is partnering […]
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By Kathryn Reed I have found a reason I would live in Reno. To grow carrots. Yes, really. A friend of Sue’s gave her a bag of homegrown carrots. And then another bag. Oh, my. These little orange gems are so incredible. They don’t look anything like what can be found in a grocery story. […]
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The Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition in December. Age groups are 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. The latter will be split into novice and professional. The competition is Dec. 3-4 at the resort, 400 Ridge Club Drive, Stateline. Houses will be assembled Saturday, with judging on Sunday. Prizes include […]
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By Rob Stein, Washington Post Here’s some news that might make a lot of women feel as if they need a drink: The compound in red wine suspected of having a host of health benefits has for the first time shown promising test results in people. But a new Harvard study indicates that indulging in […]
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By Kathryn Reed When a notice would come in the mail that I had a package, I knew I would be having cookies for dinner that night. Poor, starving college students can live off very little. Cookies – oh my, I don’t think I ever shared them. I hoarded them in my room, hid them […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Fast food alone cannot be blamed for high obesity rates among people with low incomes, according to a new UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research study. The research calls into question stereotypes that have led some cities in Southern California to cite obesity when passing laws limiting or […]
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Chef Mark Estee of Truckee’s Moody’s and Burger Me hosts the grand opening of his Reno restaurant CAMPO on Nov. 16 from 6-9pm. The grand opening will benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Think Kindness Reno Air Races Family Assistance Fund. Tickets are $20 and include small bites, wine and beer. CAMPO is […]
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