As people, we crave comfort, want to feel safe and loved, and often seek comfort in food. That’s where Woodsong Herbs steps in. Woodsong is a two-woman (mother-daughter) team who have been mixing and blending herbs and teas for 15 years. This producer from Reno, Nevada, offers excellent soup starters and spice blends with fresh,…
The Art and Craft of Charcuterie Boards Charcuterie boards have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. These visually stunning platters offer various flavors and textures, making them a hit at everything from cocktail parties to casual gatherings. People love charcuterie boards for their social aspect. Charcuterie boards are perfect…
Gil Tortolani and the Start of Tillie’s Nevada If you’re a foodie and love exploring the world of specialty foods, then you need to check out Tillie’s Nevada. This new vendor specializes in the finest olives, pickled vegetables, condiments, oils, and vinegar that are sure to elevate any dish. Behind Tillie’s Nevada is Gil Tortolani,…
Sinclair Family Farm Sinclair Family Farm has been part of the Farm-to-Table movement, and its mission statement shows. “We are an economically and environmentally profitable sheep and poultry business. We seek to serve their local community by providing local food and supporting youth to get involved in agriculture”. Before becoming the owner and visionary of…
It’s Calving Season in Carson Valley Have you ever wondered how a calf is born and how the first few weeks of life are for them? It’s a magical process that happens a lot here at Carson Valley Meats. Here’s the story of how calves are born and how they grow up on our ranch! …
Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co. Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co. from Stateline, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe was founded by Diane who not only loves cooking but also has a passion for gardening. As she says on her website, most gardeners despise rocks in their gardens; however, Diane doesn’t mind them when they resemble…
Welcome to our Ranch Boxes, Chrissi’s Farmhouse Bakery! Chrissi’s Farmhouse Bakery was started by Chrissi, owner, and baker of this cottage food bakery who specializes in real sourdough breads, made with flour, water, and salt. All organic ingredients! Chrissi, an avid home cook who is always ready to feed an army, found her love for…
My plan for the Storke Dairy has always been to turn it back into a working ranch and start up a meat processing facility, which I believe that this valley is in desperate need for. Mike and I have been very busy as far as cleaning up the pastures and cleaning out the slough, fixing…
We’re raising our very first grass-finished beef on the Gardnerville property! We’ve had grass-finished beef in years past and this year, due to the demand for grass-fed beef, we decided to expand this product. We have cut the hay from the two hayfields and are now able to feed the hay back to the calves. We’ll do…
This year, many of us have started to make more conscious decisions regarding how and where we get our food. After a period of empty shelves at the grocery store and limiting trips to restaurants, some have turned to local farmers and ranchers to buy their grocery essentials. We created our monthly Ranch Boxes to…