“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.”
Guy Fieri
Articles on Food & Cooking
Cooking and eating are a simple joy of life we all experience, but differently. Still, the importance of food and sharing meals relates across borders and across cultures. Here you’ll find stories of cooking, recipes, and more!
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Homemade Butter – “Butter” Than You Think
Whatever you’re preparing, butter tends to be an essential ingredient. However, you might not know homemade butter tastes “butter” than anything at a store!
Cafe Lola – Have Your Coffee and Drink It, Too
Combining style, taste, and coffee, Cafe Lola lets you have your coffee and drink it, too! With an extensive menu, this local cafe offers satisfying sips and exquisite eats.
Dylan’s Family Ice Cream Beats the Heat With Cool Treats
Dylan’s Family Ice Cream brings together families to beat the heat with everyone’s favorite treat at this family-owned shop!
Afterlife Tea and Boba Room Hosts ‘New Year’s Market’
For its first event of the year, Afterlife Tea and Boba Room brought local artists and businesses together for its New Year’s Market.
Smart Solutions for Food Waste: Reduction and Proper Disposal
Food waste is a worldwide issue. While you may not be able to change the world, using a few sustainable practices at home can make a difference.
No Boots, No Bootstraps, No Christmas
People like to say, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” but no one has any boots! This year, we can barely afford food, let alone Christmas for the kids.
Nevada Plants – Tackling Tough Times With Trees
Addressing issues like the climate crisis and food insecurity, Nevada Plants plants trees around Nevada, reducing urban heat islands and food deserts.
Shaydyside Coffee and Sips: Recuperation Through Coffee
Combining her love for the outdoors, mental health, and the ingredients we put in our bodies, Shayden Hartley started a coffee truck – Shaydyside Coffee and Sips!
Chicago Joe’s – A Classic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas
Chicago Joe’s Italian Restaurant is off the beaten path located in a converted house at 820 4th St. near Fremont St. and the Container Park.
Cafeteria Crisis at Nevada Colleges
Southern Nevada college students are at risk of weight gain and food-related health problems because of the poor food options being presented to them in the school cafeteria.
Maxan Jazz: A Sushi and Jazz Experience
Tucked away in the heart of Chinatown, Maxan Jazz, a one-of-a-kind jazz and sushi experience, offers locals a delightful mix of great music and food.
Honeybear’s Frozen Scoops Serves Up Spirited Sweets
Serving up high-quality homemade liqueur-infused ice cream, Honeybear’s Frozen Scoops is a scoop above the rest!
Gilcrease Orchard and the Importance of Local Farms
Founded in 1920 Gilcrease Orchard is an oasis in the desert that hundreds of families visit weekly. Click to read more about this local farm!
Kayla’s Kustom Sweets and The Enjoyment of Baking
A love for baking led Kayla Robinson to start her own business – Kayla’s Kustom Sweets! Read more about her business and baking!
TIABI Coffee and Waffle Partners with The Burn Foundation for Annual Waffle Eating Contest
Partnering with The Burn Foundation, TIABI is holding their Waffle For a Cause event, an annual waffle eating contest!
Vegan Recipes To Help You Eat Healthier in College
Vegan meals are a great way to prioritize health with any lifestyle, especially for college students. Check out some of these vegan recipes to try!
Soups of the World
In January, people celebrate National Soup Month. To celebrate we interviewed people about their favorite soups from their different cultures!
Twice Baked Grand Opening
Rochelle Hodge’s dream of opening a physical location for her gourmet potato business comes true this week with her grand opening of Twice Baked!
The Solidarity Fridge: Feeding the Community
Noticing worsening food insecurity in the community, Victoria Flores set up The Solidarity Fridge right outside her own home, with food available to anyone 24/7.
Twice Baked: Doubly-delicious
Home of the all-signature baked potato menu Twice Baked offers people an “entire food experience” through the delicious, eclectic dishes they prepare.
Street Vendor Sonidero: Fifth Sun Project’s Street Vendor Relief Fund Event
This Saturday, support our local street vendors by joining Fifth Sun Project for a night of food, fun, and dancing at their Street Vendor Sonidero!
Hot Wing Challenge: Coming in Hot
Spicing things up for a good cause, the All Friends Animal Sanctuary is hosting their first-ever ‘Hot Wing Challenge’ tomorrow.
Phyto’s Vegan Eats: Doggone Delicious
After becoming vegan, Monica and Anibal Flores found a lack of fast-food-style vegan options. So, wanting to make something that everyone could enjoy and feel good about eating, they opened Phyto’s Vegan Eats.
TIABI + The Jolt: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Coffee Roasting
Seeing a problem in the world of coffee roasting, Tiffany Stiles, owner of The Jolt Coffee Co. and TIABI Coffee and Waffle Bar, took action to reduce the emissions of running a coffee shop.
Midnite Chocolates: Bonbons for Everyone
Finding some sweet relief in the middle of the pandemic, Winston Williams started making chocolate bonbons at home. Soon, it became a whole business, and he launched Midnite Chocolates in November of 2020.
Super Natural NiA – Teas with a Purpose
With a mission to help people return to their roots through plant medicine, Super Natural NiA offers teas to help with different ailments.
Fresh Out of the Oven: Pop n’ Pies Delivers Sweet Treats In Response to a Soured Year
Pop n’ Pies rose to satisfy the “knead” of the community for baked goods, providing Las Vegas with original, fresh-baked, homemade pies! Read more to learn about owner and pastry-chef Andrea Mclean’s journey.
Tacotarian Serves Up Vegan Tacos Downtown
Tacotarian, a local vegan taco shop in Downtown Las Vegas, is not only serving up delicious, plant-based food, but is also raising awareness to an issue many people aren’t aware of – third-party delivery app fees. Read more to learn how they’re addressing this problem that’s worsened during the pandemic.
Las Vegas Town Fridge Addresses Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is an issue that has only gotten worse since the pandemic started, and Vegas is no exception. But one small group, LV Town Fridge, is set out to help feed the community. Read more to learn how they’re doing this!
“The Obesity-Hunger Paradox” Response
Despite America being one of the wealthiest and overweight countries, the levels of hunger and food-insecurity occurring at the same time are cause for concern. Marc Orkins breaks down his response to the Obesity-Hunger Paradox (by Sam Dolnick), covering the issues at hand and how to address them.
How to be Zero-Waste for the Holidays – Part 2, The Holiday Parties
With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to overlook how much waste is produced during this time of the year, especially with all the parties!
Read more about ways to go zero-waste during the holiday festivities in the second part of Cat’s 3-part series!