The first issue of Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine hits the news stands Saturday.

Editor and Publisher Amanda Burden started the quarterly magazine after her seven-year stint as editor and contributer for Reno Magazine. She says Edible is all about supporting the local food movement, by promoting organic and healthy eating.

The free magazine is meant to help locals find ways to eat locally, by supporting local farmers and dining at local restaurants. Iit will also feature articles on gardening, raising backyard chickens, and even bee-keeping.

"The mission of the magazine is to point people to all the resources in the community. Here is a great restaurant you can go to. Here's a recipe you can try at home. Here's a way you can build a garden in your backyard. Support local restaurants that are doing the right thing," said Burden.

She says the magazine features sixty-two different "edible" communities in nevada, which helps make the content of the magazine accessible to people from all different financial backgrounds. She says she hopes it will help people realize that eating locally and healthy does not have to be expensive.

Copies of "edible" can be found at sixty different local and Nevada Grown business members, such as Whole Foods and Fourth Street Bistro. The magazine is hosting several launch parties, and local food fairs this weekend.

Edible Reno-Tahoe Launch Party Weekend
March 5th, 6th, & 7th

Help us celebrate the inaugural issue of Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine by joining us at our Launch Party Weekend events! Come meet us, plus other local foodies.

GOURMET FOOD AND COCKTAILS
Friday, March 5 - Charlie Palmer Steak - 6PM to 9PM
Charlie Palmer Steak, in the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, is our host for an evening soiree filled with fine food and drink. And it's all for a great cause! The entry fee includes delicious food, wine, and cocktails, and it helps raise funds for Care Chest of Northern Nevada. The event is prepared and staffed by Charlie Palmer, so you know it's going to be good!

LOCAL-FOOD FAIR Saturday, March 6 - Whole Foods - 11AM to 4PM Whole Foods Market in Reno is our host for a free, all-day lineup of tantalizing events. Meet top chefs of Reno and Lake Tahoe, as well as local farmers, who will present dynamic Farm-to-Table culinary demonstrations.

GARDENING GURU Sunday, March 7 Garden Shop Nursery - 10AM to Noon Learn about organic gardening and gardening products at Garden Shop Nursery. Meet Gisele Schoniger, organic educator with Kellogg Garden Products.

HIGH TEA Sunday, March 7 Tea at Lavender Ridge Farm - 3PM to 5PM Enjoy a High Tea with lavender cookies and other treats at Lavender Ridge Farm in Reno. Sip tea, nibble on cookies, and check out this beautiful urban farm.

At all the events:
Meet the publishers
Pick up a free copy of Edible Reno-Tahoe
Have a ball celebrating our wonderful food community!
See you there! All are welcome!
For more details, please email Amanda@ediblerenotahoe.com