As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re feeling especially grateful for the growers, makers, and food lovers who shape our community. It’s a season that reminds us how much meaning can be found in the ingredients and traditions that bring people together.  This week, we’re exploring stories that celebrate those connections — from a North Lake Tahoe baker turning cookies into community, to root vegetables that add surprising depth to the holiday table, to chutneys that brighten any feast. We’re also following the journey from pumpkin patch to pie and taking a closer look at the turkey traditions that anchor so many local gatherings.  Wishing you a warm, delicious, and meaningful Thanksgiving surrounded by the people and flavors you love. |
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FROM COOKIES TO COMMUNITY written by David Rodriguez | photo by Mary Claire Bouchér  Thomas Hill never intended to become Reno’s unofficial Thanksgiving coordinator. In 2018, the disabled veteran was living in low-income housing when he noticed something disheartening: His neighbors couldn’t afford proper Thanksgiving dinners. |
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HOLIDAY CHUTNEYS written and illustrated by Jennifer Maffett  Chutneys have long been enjoyed as condiments that add some zest and spice to a meal. They make a great addition to any holiday table. While the word chutney describes a wide variety of sauces depending on place and time, in the U.S., chutney generally refers to a sauce that is fruity, savory, and flavored with herbs and spices. |
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ROOTED IN FLAVOR written by Heidi Bethel | photo by Olga Miller  Parsnips, potatoes, rutabagas, turnips, celery root, beets, carrots, and sunchokes are cozy winter favorites that bring earthy flavor and can shine on the holiday table. |
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FROM PATCH TO PIE written by Ali Dickson | illustration by Kristin Link  Nothing balances the cold season better than the sweet-and-spicy warmth of a traditional, homemade pumpkin pie. Natalie Andelin, co-owner of Andelin Family Farm in Sparks, knows from experience that the effort of making homemade pie pays off. |
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THE LAST BITE story and illustration by Lauren Theis  Read all these turkey facts then close your eyes and see how many you can remember. |
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