Blue Collar Custom Creations NV is a husband-and-wife team located here in the Carson Valley! Their small business is a family affair all around, as they’re raising six kids who love to be a part of the process. When they’re not creating their custom products or busy selling them at fairs and markets, the family…
Michelle Palmer (now newlywed Michelle Peters!) is the owner of Absolutely Michelle’s Artisan Eats, a Chef-for-Hire, and current Executive Chef for Nevada 36 Historical Preservation Society in Incline Village. Michelle specializes in authentic cultural cuisine that’s low fat, low sodium, and low sugar. She’s here to prove that healthy food can also be delicious- which…
We love Thanksgiving – family, food, and hours of endless work in the kitchen! Triple that if you have out-of-town guests coming in. We’ve got you covered! We pulled together two of our favorites – one savory and one sweet – and turned them into make-ahead casseroles! Both of these recipes require some assembly, but…
We were devastated to learn of the passing of our friend, Charlie Abowd. Please see the article below, from an interview we did with Charlie in October. Charlie Abowd, a renowned and James Beard award-winning chef based in Carson City, Nevada, has long been a beloved figure in the local culinary scene, and he joins…
Let’s be honest. Thanksgiving dinner is all about the food—the flavors and scents that remind us to be grateful for the bounty on the table and the relationships that make our lives richer. With this book, we’ve prepared a fresh look at some old favorites we think you’ll love! Download our free Thankful, Grateful, Blessed…
As the BBQ Host says – all ham is pork, but not all pork is ham. Ham is cut especially from the hind leg of the pig and usually cured and salted. Pork can be from any part of the pig and is typically raw, ready-to-cook deliciousness. Nearly 40% of the world’s meat production is…
One of our original Ranch Box partners will be returning to the Ag and Artisan Holiday Faire this year, Misbeehaven Farm! Whether you’re restocking your favorite flavors or trying something new, Misbeehaven’s booth—bigger and better this year—is the perfect stop to pick up delightful stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or a charming gift basket for friends…
We are so excited to have Freckled Sunflower Designs back again this year for our Ag and Artisan Holiday Faire, this time with a double booth to fit even more of her whimsical items! Freckled Sunflower Designs creates small, imaginative, and affordable items. They are great for stocking stuffers, gifts for friends and family, or…
A Sweet History: From Ancient Times to Modern Day Chocolate has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs. However, it wasn’t always the sweet confection we know today. The Mayans and Aztecs consumed chocolate as a bitter drink made from cacao beans, often mixed with spices…
Fall Comfort Foods: Heartwarming Family Favorites from Carson Valley Meats As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves start to turn, we love gathering around the table with family and friends to enjoy comforting, homemade meals. Fall is the perfect time to break out those hearty, soul-warming recipes that fill your home with…