Ah, the holidays: the time of year we celebrate with food, festivities and dare we say fruitcake?  Love it or loathe it, it’s an iconic symbol of the season. Fruitcakes date back to ancient Rome. Their compact size and long shelf life made them a favorite of Roman soldiers who ..read more

We see the displays this time of year, squash of different shapes, colors and sizes in bins at grocery stores and harvest festivals. Many of us don’t know quite what to do with them beyond Thanksgiving dinner or fall table decorations. Winter squash, as they are often called, refers to ..read more

Need a reason to eat in season? Do it for the health of it! But first, what is seasonal eating? Simply put, it’s focusing your diet around what’s in season in your area.  You might think it’s part of the latest food trend, but seasonal eating has been around for centuries ..read more

Love to eat, but hate to cook? Tired of spending all that money eating out or ordering in? The good news is that it’s never too late to learn to cook. Plus, you don’t need to go to a fancy culinary school to master the craft. In fact, many hugely ..read more

Spring On The Farm Spring is here! Days are getting longer and the grass is getting greener. Not only does spring mean sunshine, it is also a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Farms are waking up from their winter slumber and gearing up for the growing season. While seedlings begin ..read more

Fresh Tips for the Farmers’ Market Finish this line: April showers bring May... ...If you said farmers markets you’ve come to the right place! At NevadaGrown, we are all about farmers, farmers markets and local food. The wet, spring months of March and April have produced the first crops of ..read more

Three Unusual NevadaGrown Vegetables Tomatoes, zucchini, and peppers are a mainstay in many kitchens around Nevada. Ask any home cook and they’ll have a favorite recipe that features at least one of these ingredients. But, what about the more unusual veggies you might see in the produce aisle or at ..read more