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The local food-and-drink scene continues to evolve and we’ve gathered the latest news worth knowing about.
 
In our feature stories, meet the women behind a growing cookbook club that has turned shared recipes into lasting friendships, discover practical ways to stretch your grocery budget without sacrificing flavor, and learn how one local leader has navigated extraordinary personal challenges while finding restoration and comfort in the kitchen.
 
And don’t miss this week’s local events, including farmers markets filled with seasonal finds, a hands-on container gardening workshop, a food-and-wine stroll through Tahoe City, a watercolor class celebrating the flavors of early summer, and the release of a brand-new local craft beer.
 
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Catch up on the latest news from our local food-and-drink scene.
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THE COOKBOOK CLUB
written by Nora Heston Tarte | photo courtesy of Cynthia Ferris-Bennett
 
Cynthia Ferris-Bennett came up with the idea for the Sierra Chef Cookbook Club during the particularly snowy winter of 2022 – 2023. Without much to do and with record snowfall in the area, she decided to get a group of women together to share recipes. The first meeting was held in January 2023.
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
written by Susan Winters | illustration by Lily Therens
 
During challenging times, it makes sense to eliminate financial variables. Inflation, supply issues, and household size affect food expenses, potentially adding another $80 to $120 to grocery expenses per month.
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CLASS ACT
written by Barbara Twitchell | photo by Donna Victor
 
When life hands her lemons, Beth Smith doesn’t just make lemonade; she aims a lot higher than that — lemon meringue pie, perhaps. She willingly admits she’s always been an overachiever.
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Looking for something to do this week? Here are a few local happenings to consider.
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