Paleo menu at JAX in Truckee: “Tahoe’s most paleo-friendly restaurant”
The Paleo Diet — also known as the Caveman or Stone-Age diet — was the most searched-for diet of the year on Google, thanks to its growing popularity among both mainstream eaters and bodybuilders and CrossFitters alike. Centered on commonly available modern foods, the contemporary “Paleolithic diet” consists mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats, […]
Video: Building the 300-pound, edible Gingerbread White House for 2013
The Resort at Squaw Creek has a memorable Gingerbread Village at Squaw Valley. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe has a Gingerbread workshop, where families convene to experience the magic of creating a personalized gingerbread house under the expert tutelage of a Ritz-Carlton pastry chef. But the granddaddy of Gingerbread Houses is at the White House in […]
New snow: Winter wonderland for skiers, riders, sledders and sightseers
About 1 1/2 to 2 feet of new snow blanketed Truckee-Tahoe ski resorts on Friday, creating the best skiing conditions of the season and a winter wonderland. Resorts that reported major snowfall included, Boreal, Sugar Bowl (opening today with powder conditions), Northstar California, Squaw (Squaw Creek lift is expected to open today), Heavenly, Kirkwood, Sierra […]
Tahoe-Truckee ski areas expect new snow this week
The Tahoe-Truckee ski areas are doing a “snow dance” for this week, when new snow and cold air is expected to come into the area. The cold air is also welcome because it will clear the way for lots of snowmaking. “A major weather pattern change will occur early this week as a strong cold […]
Video: New Warren Miller ski film “Ticket to Ride” being shown in Tahoe and Grass Valley this month
Warren Miller’s Ticket To Ride Official Trailer from Warren Miller Entertainment on Vimeo. “With the World Premiere of Ticket to Ride less than 65 days away, Warren Miller Entertainment reveals the official trailer for its 64th annual feature film. Fans of the legendary film series can now preview Ticket to Ride at warrenmiller.com,” according to […]
Exclusive: A farm-to-fork theme mulled for California State Fair in 2014
A fresh, local food theme, such as “From Our Land to Your Table,” is being considered for the California State Fair on July 11-27, 2014, we’ve learned. No final decision has been made, but it reflects the boom in the fresh, local food movement that is spreading throughout Northern California. We’d certainly applaud that theme. […]
Winter family fun at Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE AND THE SURROUNDING high country is a winter paradise. The region is home to more than a dozen ski resorts and cross-country ski areas. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides and dog sled tours, an adventure of a lifetime. Watch this inspiring video: More information links: Excellent adventures: Skiing, […]
Cruise Tahoe: Soak up the sun & sights
LAKE TAHOE IS A rejuvenating summer getaway, away from the heat of the central valley and northern Nevada. “Big Blue,” the nation’s highest alpine lake, offers countless summer activities. The best way to experience Lake Tahoe is from the water, and a cruise is a relaxing choice to soak up the sun and sights. Visitors […]
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