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Food has a way of telling stories, whether through cultural traditions passed down for generations, cherished local memories, or the everyday choices we make in our own kitchens.
 
In our feature stories, we explore the growing popularity of ube, the vibrant purple yam that has become a global food trend while remaining deeply rooted in Filipino tradition. We also share practical strategies for managing diabetes through delicious, everyday meals, and take a nostalgic look back at Reno’s beloved Spudnuts shops, where potato-based doughnuts once drew crowds six deep to the door.
 
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A TALE OF A TRENDING TUBER
written by Natasha Bourlin | photo by Shaun Hunter
 
You may have noticed the rapid proliferation of purple foods on grocery and bakery shelves — even in beverage form — lately. Spotting such an uncommon yet intriguing shade in edible items likely means you’ve discovered ube (pronounced oo-bay), the trending tuber from the Philippines.
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WHERE SCIENCE MEETS STOVE
written by Ali Dickson | photo by Mary Claire Bouchér
 
Diabetes is like a mismatched lock and key — insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar, can’t unlock the sugar in our bloodstream that we get from food.
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THE HOLE STORY
written by Sharon Honig-Bear | photo courtesy of Churchill County Museum
 
People come to cooking in many ways, mostly at home. A few aspire to become professional cooks. The story of Owen Sorensen and Bill Farnsworth follows a different path: Returning World War II veterans, with no culinary experience, they transplanted to Reno and opened the first Spudnut shop in 1947. 
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