Story by Priya Hutner   The jagged peaks are breathtaking, the vistas expansive, and the alpine lakes are cold. In the middle of this...

Deep-fried, roasted and basted, cooked in a bag or baked or grilled, there are many ways to cook your holiday bird. Brines, glazes,...

By Priya Hutner It’s been a long day; your stomach is growling and the age-old question of what to make for dinner arises. Most of us...

* Ease into 2024 with a nutritional reset *Curated healthy meals that support health and wellness *Let us take the stress out of meal...

Nature’s pharmacy Take a moment and imagine being in the woods. Close your eyes and breathe in the floral scent of lavender or earthy...

A friend called me the other day to ask if it was OK to eat the eggs in her fridge that were past their sell-by date. I asked her what...

Delicious or deadly. Some grow in dark, moist places while others need a host to propagate. The abundant mushroom can nourish and heal....

Lemons are a most versatile fruit; with their bright yellow puckered skin and a fresh aroma, many varieties grow year-round in...

Fontina, Fig & Bacon Grilled Cheese From the kitchen of Priya Hutner · 2 sandwiches 4 slices of sourdough bread 4 pats of butter 6...

Warm, cheesy goodness between two slices of crisp, buttery bread is comfort food at its best. The grilled cheese sandwich is an American...

Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Yogurt Cilantro Sauce Cooking is a meditation for me. Getting into the kitchen grounds me. It keeps me present...

Chicken Cacciatore Hunters Stew Chicken Cacciatore is one of my favorite meals. This traditional Italian hunter's stew is perfect to...

What's in Your Pantry? As a food writer and personal chef, I thought it might be helpful to offer some tips and tricks to stock your...

Instant Pot Moroccan Stew Recipe From Priya's kitchen Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken thighs (optional) 3 tbls. olive oil 4 cups water or...

Tahoe’s Foodie Culture By Priya Hutner The aroma of sautéing onions and garlic emanating from a kitchen, spices percolating in a pan or...

By Priya Hutner for the Tahoe Weekly Peru is the land of the ancient Incans, shamans, Machu Pichu — one of the Seven Wonders of the World...

Maybe you live in and work in Tahoe and are too busy to cook or are planning a special occasion and want to throw a party. Or, the snow...

It’s 10 a.m. and I’m drinking gin — Old Trestle Distillery gin to be precise. The Truckee distillery recently released its first: Old...

Hosting a party isn’t always easy. It can be a challenge deciding what hors d’oeuvres or appetizers to serve with the perfect wine. What...

Priya Hutner for The Tahoe Weekly The yellowed leaves of the aspens flutter in the fall winds. Fields of dried mule ears crunch under...