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2/1/2011 Family Circle How I Lost It

5/25/2011 RGJ- Food & Drink From ranch to river, a deliciously social May in Reno

5/19/2011 Best Bets The Romantics

5/18/2011 Sierra Sun Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention event

5/15/2011 The Sac Bee Reno-Tahoe This Week: New eateries - from sushi…

5/13/2011 RGJ SNAP: Mark your calendar for these upcoming events

5/11/2011 KTVN Life Inspired Event

5/11/2011 RGJ- Food & Drink Healthy lunch, healthy life

5/10/2011 RGJ At Rancharrah, local food stars in fundraiser to fight…

5/5/2011 The Weekly Life Luncheon

5/1/2011 KNPB Foundation Awards Weight Loss "Scholarship"

4/28/2011 Best Bets The Romantics

4/25/2011 Nevada Appeal Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention

4/25/2011 Sierra Sun Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention

4/24/2011 RGJ My Week Biggest Winners

4/22/2011 Lake Tahoe News Obesity Prevention Foundation promoting healthy…

4/5/2011 This is Reno Harrah estate hosts benefit for Obesity Prevention…

4/1/2011 Reno Magazine Mark Your Calendars

3/12/2011 The Fashionable Bambino iMetabolic

3/7/2011 Ann Again…And Again Reviews

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Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention event

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Reno-Tahoe This Week: New eateries – from sushi to 'twisted farm' May 15, 2011

Three new restaurants have opened in Reno-Tahoe casinos.

The Eldorado unveiled Sushi Sake in the patio area near Bistro Roxy and the Fountain of Fortune. The

restaurant features exotic types of sake, plus all-you-can-eat sushi ($19.95 lunch, $26.95 dinner).

The menu for a la carte dining is extensive, with appetizers such as miso soup, Kumamoto oysters,

agedashe and tomago and caviar. There are 23 nigiri choices, including tuna, salmon, king crab and sweet

shrimp, and more than 20 rolls with specialties such as the Maine lobster roll and the caviar roll.

(Given radiation problems in Japan, some diners worry about where seafood is sourced. An Eldorado

spokeswoman said that Sushi Sake's seafood comes from Northern California.)

In a sign of the times: Instead of stand-up card displays promoting other attractions in the hotel- casino,

the bar is equipped with iPads with the Eldorado's new app.

Also at the Eldorado is Pho Mein, an Asian noodle and stir-fry kitchen on the main casino floor near the

entrance at Fourth and Sierra streets. Specialties there include Chinese five-spice duck, house chow fun

and papaya salad. Pad Thai, 17 pho choices and sushi are also featured.

And Harrah's Reno is most pleased with the immediate reception of Hash House A Go Go, a replacement

for its Napa Coffee Shop. Coffee shops are ubiquitous in casinos and certainly serve their purpose, but

Hash House offers a menu not to be found elsewhere, calling it "twisted farm food," and the plates are

plentiful. Harrah's has long needed a destination dining spot, other than its legendary Steak House.

• Harrah's Reno has also opened "Piano Men: a Tribute to the Songs of Billy Joel and Elton John," playing

in Sammy's Showroom through June 26 at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays; 219 N. Center St.; $25,

$29; (800) 427-7247 or harrahsreno.com.

• In other dining news, the Ciera Steak + Chophouse, at the MontBleu Lake Tahoe, has been designated a

AAA Four Diamond Restaurant for the fourth year running, and this year the only Lake Tahoe

establishment so honored.

Around the Silver Circle

Spotted-wing grasshoppers and other insects may be strange encounters in an art museum, but not if the

work of Donald Farnsworth is being featured.

Nature, after all, provides some of the most spectacular art of all. It is on display with "Specimens," which

has opened at the Nevada Museum of Art for exhibition through Aug. 28.

Farnsworth is a contemporary printmaker and collector of strange and beautiful insects. He is also a

digital- technology enthusiast and creates digital software to bring shadow and depth to his work.

That work uses specimens from his own collection, along with some from the California Academy of

Sciences in San Francisco, to create images he then overlays on printed pages of Charles Darwin's "On the

Origin of Species."

The result is designed to help argue that careful observation leads to major theories, such as that of

evolution.

(10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 160 West Liberty St.; $10 adults, $8

seniors/students; 775-320-3333.)

• Those who have always wanted to get behind the fence and past the gatehouse at Ranchharrah, the

longtime residence of casino founder William Harrah, have a rare chance Saturday, but it's pricy.

"Life Inspired" is a day of dining and fashion to benefit the Obesity Prevention Foundation. There's a

daylong schedule with multicourse meals from area chefs (including Truckee's Mike Estee), a tour of the

property, a fashion show and a speech by NBC's "Biggest Loser" winner Michelle Aguilar.

The full deal is $145 to $185; fashion show only, $15; obesitypreventionfoundation.org.

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SNAP: Mark your calendar for these upcoming events May 13, 2011

BILL, BINGO AND BREWS

Men Wielding Fire provides appetizers and Buckbean Brewery provides beer for

a night of bingo to benefit the National Automobile Museum. It takes place from

6:30-8:30 p.m. May 19 at the museum, 10 S. Lake St. Cost: $15, $25 couples and $10

museum members. Details: 775-333-9300 [email protected].

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH GOLF TOURNAMENT

Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. May 20 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Resort. A

barbecue and awards follow at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Carson Tahoe Regional

Healthcare Foundation. Cost: $150. Details: 775-445-5161.

"LIFE INSPIRED"

The May 21 event at Rancharrah benefits the Obesity Prevention Foundation. It includes lunch, an estate

tour, fashion show, speech by NBC’s “Biggest Loser” winner Michelle Aguilar, culinary demonstrations,

and farm and garden tours. Lunch

begins at 11 a.m. with the fashion show at 3 p.m. Tickets are $185 (two for $285) and $145 (two for

$245). Fashion show-only tickets are $15. Details: 775-789-9198, 775-326-9171 or

obesitypreventionfoundation.org.

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Life Inspired Event May 11, 2011

A year and a half ago, Melissa Huelsman was 180 pounds overweight. She wasn't heavy as a child, but started to gain weight in college. While working toward her PhD, things got out of control. She could no longer ride her horse. Her blood pressure was elevated. Her knees hurt so badly, she couldn't take the stairs. "And now everything is perfect so I couldn't be happier."

Melissa went to the Western Bariatric Institute and got the lap band procedure. A band restricts the amount of food allowed into her stomach. It helped her lose 150 pounds in a year and a half. "It's been amazing. I just feel so happy now. I love to go workout. I work out 5 times a week now I just love to wake up and go to school."

She's part of the Life Inspired event on May 21st at Rancharrah put on by the Obesity Prevention Foundation. Erin Wallace is with the organization. "Obesity Prevention Foundation is to bring awareness to childhood obesity and with families as a whole to educate them and teach them about healthy life changes."

VIP guests will get to tour the Harrah's mansion. While outside, celebrity chefs from Reno and Tahoe will prepare organic, sustainable and local farm foods on the golf course. And this is just the first half of the event. "During the day you can have a silent auction and some food and then at night you can party with the Romantics and see a fashion show done by the Western Bariatric models."

Models, like Melissa, who have not only changed their lives but have saved their lives by losing weight.

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At Rancharrah, local food stars in fundraiser to fight childhood obesity May. 10, 2011

Restaurants have long been tricky territory for folks trying to eat healthier. Refills flow, butter finishes sauces and portions amply occupy the plate. But with Americans increasingly concerned about what they eat, not just at home but beyond, some restaurant chefs have become healthier eating allies. "We're more interested as a nation in health issues in the last 10 years, so it makes sense, in our restaurants, that we pay attention to the food choices people are making in their homes," said chef Mark Estee of Moody's Bistro & Lounge in Truckee and the new Campo scheduled to open in August in downtown Reno. As part of this commitment, Estee, chef Colin Smith of Roundabout Catering, and 10 other area chefs are

donating time, staff and ingredients to create healthier, three-course, local-ingredient menus for Life Inspired. The debut event is a fundraising lunch for the Obesity Prevention Foundation taking place May 21 on the great lawn at Rancharrah, the 147-acre Harrah family spread in south Reno. "We really wanted to take things into a richer meaning," said Erin Wallace of OPF, founded by Dr. Kent Sasse of Western Bariatric Institute to highlight and help slow the growing problem of childhood obesity. Having restaurant chefs make lunch using local, sustainable ingredients, Wallace said, "sends the message that you can still go out, stay within your food principles and have a great meal." Of course, part of the appeal of the lunch, Wallace acknowledged, is simply its setting. "Rancharrah brings that excitement -- the excitement of seeing the ranch, the beautiful property. What is inside those gates?"

Child scholarships

John and Holly Harrah, owners of the ranch, donated its use for the event. Diners will take to tables arranged on the great

lawn between 25,000-square-foot Harrah House to the west and ponds and stone outbuildings to the east. A ranch tour

precedes the meal; a talk by Michelle Aguilar, winner of season six of NBC's "The Biggest Loser," follows. Lunch proceeds

fund OPF's wellness scholarship for children 12 to 18.

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New espresso bar, gelateria opensClose your eyes and imagine a delightful and diminutiveshop where locals and visitors mingle while imbibing onflavorful Italian homemade gelatos and coffee drinks.This is the dream that Elizabeth Fontaine has brought tolife with Where We Met Gelateria and Espresso Bar,Tahoma’s newest gathering place. While studying art inItaly, Fontaine fell in love with the country’s vibrantculture. After graduating from Westmont College, she

decided to team up with her grandparents and open Where We Met near the Tahoma post office andWestside Pizza.“Traveling invites acquaintances and friendships,” Fontaine explains. “You meet people everywhere yougo and relationships are formed. Where We Met is a place for people to create new friendships, as Idid while abroad.”And, admittedly a dish of luscious gelato and a shot of espresso can help fuel friendships quickly. Tothat end, each day Fontaine creates a selection of gelatos that range from chili chocolate and Tiramisuto pink grapefruit and Stracciatella. Fontaine helps out with the tricky flavor decision process byoffering lots of samples.“The gelato is special because it is made daily and the base is imported from Italy,” she says. “Theespresso in the shop is also imported from Italy. My aim is to try to make the shop as authentic aspossible.”For more information on the flavors of the day and specials, Like Where We Met on Facebook or call(530) 525-1731. Where We Met is located at 7000 West Lake Blvd. in Tahoma.

Benefit dinners at Lake MaryThe Lake Mary Cabin Dinner Series, featuring Chef Alan Davis’ French-inspired California cuisine,returns to Sugar Bowl this summer with al fresco fine dining out on the deck, overlooking the scenichigh-alpine lake and stunning Palisades backdrop. Open Friday and Saturday evenings from July 29 toSept. 24 with seating available from 5:30 to 9 p.m., the Lake Mary Cabin Dinner Series features vastand varied menu selections including homemade soups, fine salads, seafood entrees, wild gamedishes, vegetarian creations, pasta entrees, extensive wine list and handmade desserts.As a way to give back, each Friday evening will feature a different local nonprofit, with a portion of theevening’s proceeds benefiting its worthy causes. Guests can mingle with leaders from variousnonprofits to learn more about their organization’s goals and missions, or simply choose to dine on thatparticular evening to support that organization’s efforts while enjoying fine dining with a view.This summer’s Friday local nonprofit beneficiaries: July 29, Gateway Mountain Center; Aug. 5, TruckeeDonner Land Trust; Aug. 12, Rotary Club of Truckee and Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club; Aug. 19,Donner Summit Historical Society; Aug. 26, Auburn Ski Club; Sept. 2, Truckee Trails Foundation; Sept.9, Donner Summit Area Association; Sept. 16, Excellence in Education/Arts For the Schools; and Sept.23, Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Reservations are open to the public and available by callingSugar Bowl on (530) 426-7002.

Mt. Rose Food & Beverage DirectorMt. Rose hired new Food & Beverage Director Judy Snight in June 2011. Snight is originally fromPalos Verdes, Calif., but like many Tahoe locals, she came to South Lake Tahoe for one season andstayed for 27 years. Snight started out in the food and beverage industry working as a waitress in1984 at Harvey’s Inn (now Lakeside Inn), but continued on to get an associates degree in businessfrom Lake Tahoe Community College in 1995. After that she worked as a Banquet Captain at CaesarsTahoe and then became a Food & Beverage Supervisor at Harveys in 2001. Snight has worked forvarious South Shore casinos and Heavenly Ski Resort. To reach Snight, call (775) 849-0704, ext. 229,or e-mail [email protected].

Tail & Ale FestivalTahoe Biltmore hosts the Tail & Ale Festival on July 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Humane Societyof Truckee-Tahoe. Tickets are $30 and includes a sampler platter of fish tacos, jambalaya and grilledsalmon. Tickets also include all-you-can-taste beer, commemorative glass and live music. Tickets areavailable in advance at the Tahoe Biltmore cage or on the day of the event at the gate. For moreinformation, call (800) 245-8667.

Dining specials at Las Panchitas

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Las Panchitas in Kings Beach offers daily lunch specials, along with a Dinner Special from 4 to 10 p.m.featuring 25 percent off Mexican Combo dinners. As well, enjoy the Early Bird Special from 4 to 6 p.m.with discounted margaritas, Dos Equis and Draft Bud. Call (530) 546-4539.

The Grid Happy HourThe Grid Bar & Grill in Kings Beach offers Happy Hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m. every Mondaythrough Friday. Deals include half off well drinks, beer and wine. The Grid is located at 8545 N. LakeBlvd. For more information, call (530) 546-0300.

Green DrinksPacific Crest/Bar of America in downtown Truckee hosts Green Drinks on the last Wednesday ofevery month. The Green Drinks mission is to bring people together in a casual environment to talkabout green issues. For details, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.greendrinks.org.

Moody’s dinner dealsMoody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee is offering $20 Steak Frites Mondays at the bar featuring theinfamous Meat & Potatoes meal with a glass of wine. Also, enjoy Unscrew Yourself with BYOW onSunday nights with free corkage. Enjoy Half Price Wine List on Tuesday nights and Spaghetti &Meatballs plus Vino for $18 on Wednesday nights.

Cottonwood dealsCottonwood hosts Happy Hour every night until 6 p.m., and all night long on Acoustic Thursdays withdiscounted microbrews, French margaritas and special Happy Hour menu items. Call (530) 587-5711.

Caliente dining dealsCaliente offers Tequila Tasting on the first Thursday of every month starting at 5 p.m. featuring adistillery representative and complimentary appetizers. Cost is $10 or included with the purchase ofany specialty drink. Call (530) 546-1000 or visit www.calientetahoe.com.

Winemaker dinners at Thunderbird LodgeThere will be a special wine dinner every second Sunday of the month from July through October atThunderbird Lodge on the East Shore. Always a sellout, these popular fundraisers help preserve the1930s Whittell Estate. The evenings begin with a reception and include an estate tour, sunset dinner,auction, raffle drawings and vignettes by the winemaker and chef. On July 10, Wolfdale’s CuisineUnique joins Robert Mondavi Winery to kickoff the 2011 Winemaker's Dinner Series at the historicThunderbird Lodge. Moody’s Bistro pairs with Forman Vineyard on Aug. 14. The Six Peaks Grille fromResort at Squaw Creek pairs with Rombauer Vineyards on Sept. 11 and The Ritz-Carlton, Highlandspairs with Palmaz Vineyards on Oct. 9. Visit www.thunderbirdlodge.org or call (775) 828-3536 formore information and reservations.

Dinning specials at BiltmoreTahoe Biltmore offers a $9.95 Prime Rib Dinner on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. And, enjoy a $14.99T-Bone Dinner Special starting at 4 p.m. nightly. On Mondays, enjoy $3.99 three-egg breakfast in CaféBiltmore. Happy Hour is offered daily from 3 to 7 p.m. with drink specials.

Three Course ThursdaysSix Peaks Grille at the Resort at Squaw Creek offers Three-Course Thursdays, featuring a prix-fixemenu at $30 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds from Three-CourseThursdays is donated to the Tahoe Forest Hospital Cancer Center. On Friday and Saturday evenings,a special Chef’s Tasting menu, which changes weekly, is available. Online reservations can be made atwww.visitsquawcreek.com or (530) 581-6621.

Summer menu at West ShoreWest Shore Café & Inn in Homewood announces its new summer menu under the direction ofExecutive Chef William “Rusty” Johns. Johns brings a passion for cooking and hospitality to the WestShore Café & Inn, which combines an elegant, approachable restaurant; an intimate, six-room inn; andthe breathtaking beauty of its lakefront setting.Under Johns’ direction, the West Shore Café offers a menu of classic dishes and comfort foods thatdraw from the best that California has to offer – fresh, seasonal produce, seafood and meats –showcasing his rich culinary talents. Additional summer menu favorites include Smoked Trout Gratinwith Fennel Relish and Crostini, Dungeness Crab and Corn Fritters with Smoked Lime Aioli, FriedGreen Tomatoes and Stone Ground Grits with Onion Marmalade and The West Shore Burger.A longtime Tahoe resident, Johns has worked at some of Tahoe’s most recognized diningestablishments, including Ristorante Montagna at the Resort at Squaw Creek and Moody’s Bistro andLounge, where he was an integral member of the restaurant’s opening team, working alongside ChefMark Estee for two years.Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Afternoon Menu is available from 3 to 5 p.m., anddinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. Lunch and dinner are served Friday, Saturday and Sunday until June19. Beginning June 23, lunch and dinner will be available daily. For more information, call (530)525-5200 or visit www.westshorecafe.com.

Wet Woody WednesdaysEnjoy Wet Woody Wednesday at Gar Woods with half-off the famous Wet Woody every Wednesdayall day and all night. Visit www.garwoods.com.


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Summer specials at Cedar HouseCedar House will host a guided Hiking Series on July 2 with a hike to Ellis Peak, Endurance Lunch andtransportation for $65 to $85 per person, depending on the location. Hikes also will be offered toShirley Canyon on July 23, Mountain Judah Loop on Aug. 27 and Donner Summit to Squaw on Sept. 3.The Forgotten Feast with Hank Shaw, author of “Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast,” ison July 16. The Forgotten Feast begins with cocktails and a book signing by Shaw at 5:30 p.m. and isfollowed by a five-course tasting menu inspired by Shaw’s book for $75, plus tax and service, andincludes cocktails and wine.The Active Gourmand Tour is the perfect four-day adventure for hikers who love to cook. The Tour,available July 17 to 21 and Aug. 7 to 11, is for those that love the outdoors and have a true passion forfood and wine. Enjoy day hikes followed by an early evening cooking class and wine dinner. ChefJacob Burton will guide participants through a multi-course culinary on seasonal cooking in aprofessional kitchen. The cost is $1,800 for double occupancy and includes lodging, all meals, guides,transportation, cooking instructions and wine. The cost is $1,299 per person without lodging.There will be cooking demonstrations on July 23 and Aug. 20. Summer Canapés and Appetizers onJuly 23 features the basic composition of bite-sized hors d'oeuvres, garnish and plating with fourdifferent wines from California.During the Composed Salads Demonstration on Aug. 20, learn to mix flavorful vinaigrettes and selectspecialty greens for an exceptional salad mix. Techniques for proper storage of salad greens will bediscussed and the class features four wines from four different continents. Recipes for Stella Classicslike butter lettuce, mixed greens, duck confit and heirloom tomato salads will be explored. Eachcooking demonstration includes wine, taste and lunch. The classes take place at Stella from 11 a.m. to1:30 p.m. and each class is $55, plus tax.For more information, visit www.cedarhousesporthotel.com/activities.html, www.stellaculinary.com andwww.tahoetrips.com. Call (530) 582-5655 for reservations.

Uncorked specialsUncorked in Tahoe City and the Village at Squaw are offering great wine tasting specials. EnjoyMimosa Madness for $3 a glass every Sunday, with Ladies’ Night featuring $4 wines by the glassevery Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Every Thursday, enjoy an Artisan Cheese Plate and two glasses ofwines for $20.

Lodge at Tahoe Donner dealsThe Lodge at Tahoe Donner is offering specials during Happy Hour in the Pub, featuring 25 percent offthe Pub Menu and drink specials from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday.On No Corkage Tuesdays, The Lodge will waive the corkage fee when you bring in a bottle of wine.Wild Wednesdays features 25 percent off small plates, soups and salads, as well as drink specials allnight in the Pub only. For details, call (530) 587-9455. At Pizza on the Hill, enjoy Trivia Thursdays andFriday movie nights.

Farmers’ Market dinnersRiver Ranch’s Executive Chef Julia Walter resumes her shopping at the Tahoe City Farmer’s Marketfor the freshest, seasonal, locally grown organic seafood, meats and produce to create Tuesday Nightspecials throughout the season. Chef Walter gets her spring and Euro mixed greens from friend GaryRomano of Sierra Valley Farms and the main ingredient in her Fried Green Tomato appetizer issourced from Thao Farms. Reservations for Tuesday nights begin at 6 p.m. Call (530) 583-4264.

Deals at the ChateauThe Grille at the Chateau at the Incline Championship Course is offering dining deals this summer.Wine & 9 is offered on Thursdays with a 5:30 p.m. shotgun start for 9 holes of play followed byappetizers and a featured winery every week. The cost is $35 or $30 for residents. Call (775)832-1150 for reservations.Wine & Appetizers is offered every Sunday with tee times starting at 4:30 p.m. for 9 holes of golf withwine and appetizers on the course, followed by dessert in the Grille. The cost is $70 or $49 forresidents. Call (775) 832-1146 for reservations.Happy Hour is offered 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday with $3 wine, beer and cocktail specials anda daily appetizer special. The Grille also offers a MVPP frequent dinner card and a 10 percentdiscount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for passholders. Call (775) 832-1178 for details.

CB’s happy hourCB’s Pizza & Grill in Carnelian Bay has extended Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. every day of the week.Specials include $2.50 domestic drafts, $3.50 microbrews and $4 house wine, and $1 off selectedappetizers. All San Francisco Giants and San Jose Sharks Games are shown in HDTV. CB’s alsoserves HAN Vodka cocktails and offers homemade soup, pasta and lunch specials daily. Forinformation, call (530) 546-4738.

T-Club specialsThe Tourist Club in downtown Truckee offers ongoing specials including Beat the Clock from 9 to 11p.m. on Tuesday with drink prices starting at .50 cents and going up .50 cents each half hour until 11p.m. Wednesday is Industry Night where patrons spin the wheel for drink discounts and free prizes allnight.

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The 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week, scheduled for Oct. 2 to 9, is a celebration of thecuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination inthe country.Local food aficionados and visitors will delight in three-course, prix-fixe menus. There are no passes,tickets or coupons. Instead, guests simply visit their favorite restaurants (60-plus are participating),which are offering 3-course, prix-fixe menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person (tax and gratuity notincluded). Reservations are strongly recommended. To learn more about Lake Tahoe RestaurantWeek 2011, view a list of participating dining establishments or downloadable prix-fixe menus, visit thewww.tahoerestaurantweek.com.

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Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention

Moody's Mark Estee and North Tahoe Catering's Chris Banovich among group of chefs highlighting local, healthy food Special to the Sun Monday, April 25, 2011

RENO, Nev. — One part luxurious luncheon, one part chef‐led cooking demonstration and one part charitable fundraiser — the

recipe for the Obesity Prevention Foundation's “Life Inspired” event brings together some of the top chefs in the region to

showcase local food for a good cause.

The May 21 fundraiser at Rancharrah, the exclusive and storied Harrah estate, is the Reno‐based Obesity Prevention Foundation's

largest source of funding. The foundation fights childhood obesity through education and promotes healthy eating and exercise.

True to the foundation's mission, the “Life Inspired” luncheon will

promote healthy local, seasonal and fresh foods. Local farmers will

display their seasonal produce for guests to browse before the chefs

turn the farm‐fresh items into a three‐course meal served on the

grounds of the Bill Harrah's 147‐acre Reno estate. As the chefs cook

they will demonstrate the connection between local ingredients and

their fresh, healthy culinary creations.

Farmers from Nevada Grown, a Nevada farmers' cooperative, and

Whole Foods will provide the fresh ingredients for the luncheon.

“The idea we are trying to reinforce is that local equals healthy,” said

Mark Estee, owner of Moody's Bistro and Lounge in Truckee and the

soon‐to‐be‐opened Campo restaurant in downtown Reno, Nev.

Some of the region's most respected and successful chefs will join

Estee, including: Colin Smith, Roundabout Catering; Chris Christenson,

Sup; Nancy Horn, Dish; Jose Adaimo, The Grill; Barbra Mills, Back of the House; Josh Polan, Men Weilding Fire; Jacob Gordon, Grill

at Quail Corner; Scott Allen, Bistro 7; Clayton Slieff and Adam Jordon, Atlantis; Ciami, Wine and Cheeseboard; Chris Banovich,

North Tahoe Catering Company.

“Guests are going to be able to interact with the farmers and the chefs and learn the relationship between local food and local

restaurants,” said Estee.

The luncheon is only one part of the day‐long series of “Life Inspired” events at Rancharrah, which includes live music and an

inspirational speech by NBC Biggest Loser TV contestant Michelle Aguilar and other events.

Registration and ticket prices The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. on May 21. Tickets include admission to the all “Life Inspired” events. To register

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Ticket prices: Tier One, $185 each or two for $285; Tier Two, $145 each or two for $245.

If you do not have a PayPal account and would like to use a credit card, please call 775‐789‐9198 or 775‐326‐9171.

For more information on the Obesity Prevention Foundation, and the “Life Inspired” fundraiser, visit

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Truckee-Tahoe chefs volunteer for obesity prevention Moody's Mark Estee and North Tahoe Catering's Chris Banovich among group of chefs highlighting local, healthy food Special to the Sun Monday, April 25, 2011

RENO, Nev. — One part luxurious luncheon, one part chef-led cooking demonstration and one part charitable fundraiser — the recipe for the Obesity Prevention Foundation's “Life Inspired” event brings together some of the top chefs in the region to showcase local food for a good cause. The May 21 fundraiser at Rancharrah, the exclusive and storied Harrah estate, is the Reno-based Obesity Prevention Foundation's largest source of funding. The foundation fights childhood obesity through education and promotes healthy eating and exercise. True to the foundation's mission, the “Life Inspired” luncheon will promote healthy local, seasonal and fresh foods. Local farmers will display their seasonal produce for guests to browse before the chefs turn the farm-fresh items into a three-course meal served on

the grounds of the Bill Harrah's 147-acre Reno estate. As the chefs cook they will demonstrate the connection between local ingredients and their fresh, healthy culinary creations. Farmers from Nevada Grown, a Nevada farmers' cooperative, and Whole Foods will provide the fresh ingredients for the luncheon. “The idea we are trying to reinforce is that local equals healthy,” said Mark Estee, owner of Moody's Bistro and Lounge in Truckee and the soon-to-be-opened Campo restaurant in downtown Reno, Nev. Some of the region's most respected and successful chefs will join Estee, including: Colin Smith, Roundabout Catering; Chris Christenson, Sup; Nancy Horn, Dish; Jose Adaimo, The Grill; Barbra Mills, Back of the House; Josh Polan, Men Weilding Fire; Jacob Gordon, Grill at Quail Corner; Scott Allen, Bistro 7; Clayton Slieff and Adam Jordon, Atlantis; Ciami, Wine and Cheeseboard; Chris Banovich, North Tahoe Catering Company. “Guests are going to be able to interact with the farmers and the chefs and learn the relationship between local food and local restaurants,” said Estee. The luncheon is only one part of the day-long series of “Life Inspired” events at Rancharrah, which

includes live music and an inspirational speech by NBC Biggest Loser TV contestant Michelle Aguilar and other events.

Registration and ticket prices

The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. on May 21. Tickets include admission to the all “Life Inspired” events. To register https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=mjfn8hcab&;oeidk=a07e384sqyuf90f74e3 To register through Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Obesity-Prevention-Foundation/121602367910985?v=app_7146470109&;ref=ts Ticket prices: Tier One, $185 each or two for $285; Tier Two, $145 each or two for $245. If you do not have a PayPal account and would like to use a credit card, please call 775-789-9198 or 775-326-9171. For more information on the Obesity Prevention Foundation, and the “Life Inspired” fundraiser, visit www.obesitypreventionfoundation.org.

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Obesity Prevention Foundation promoting healthy eating Posted by admin in Food & Wine on April 22nd, 2011 | one response

One part luxurious luncheon, one part chef-led cooking demonstration, and one part charitable fundraiser — the recipe for the Obesity Prevention Foundation’s “Life Inspired” event brings together some of the top chefs in the region to showcase local food for a good cause.

The May 21 fundraiser at Rancharrah, the exclusive and storied Harrah estate, is the Reno-based Obesity Prevention Foundation’s largest source of funding. The foundation fights childhood obesity through education and promotes healthy eating and exercise.

True to the foundation’s mission, the “Life Inspired” luncheon will promote healthy local, seasonal and fresh foods. Local farmers will display their seasonal produce for guests to browse before the chefs turn the farm-fresh items into a three-course meal served on the grounds of the Bill Harrah’s 147-acre Reno estate. As the chefs cook, they will demonstrate the connection between local ingredients and their fresh, healthy culinary creations.

Farmers from Nevada Grown, a Nevada farmers’ cooperative, and Whole Foods will provide the fresh ingredients for the luncheon.

The lunch is only one part of the day-long series of “Life Inspired” events at Rancharrah, which includes live music and a speech by NBC “Biggest Loser” contestant Michelle Aguilar and other events.

Lunch begins at 11am May 21. Tickets to the luncheon include admission to the all “Life Inspired” events. To register click here.

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Harrah estate hosts benefit for Obesity Prevention Foundation April 5, 2011

By ThisIsReno

Worldclass culinary, speech by NBC’s Biggest Loser winner and live music all part of foundation fundraiser at Reno’s Rancharrah on Saturday, May 21

RENO, NEV. (March 25, 2011) — “Life Inspired,” an event of fine dining and elegant fashion hosted at one of the Reno’s most exclusive and storied estates on Saturday, May 21, will help the Obesity Prevention Foundation continue its mission to educate Northern Nevada children on battling the obesity epidemic from inactivity and poor eating habits.

Held at Reno’s legendary 150-acre Harrah estate, Rancharrah, the day-long schedule of events includes multi-course meals crafted by some of the region’s top chefs, a VIP tour of the property, a fashion show showcasing Western Bariatric Institute patients who have overcome obesity through weight-loss surgery, and an inspirational speech by NBC’s Biggest Loser winner Michelle Aguilar. Culinary demonstrations from regional chefs, VIP reception, farm and garden tours and live music will round at the “Life Inspired” event.

“We are proud to celebrate the successes of the Obesity Prevention Foundation — which are embodied in the life-transforming weight loss of some of our “Life Inspired” models — and build support toward the goal of a healthy future for Northern Nevada children,” said Dr. Kent Sasse, founder of the foundation. “We are honored that John Harrah opened up Rancharrah’s exclusive grounds for the event, and immensely pleased to have some of the region’s most celebrated chefs showcase nutritious, local foods at “Life Inspired.”

Mark Estee of Moody’s Bistro and Lounge, Executive Chef Reylon of Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Barbara Mills of Back of the House Cooking School, and Jennifer Bushman of Culinary Media Group – to name a few – will all prepare delicious meals, perform cooking demonstrations and lead attendees on a tour of the estate’s garden and farm. The meals and cooking demonstrations will highlight local ingredients and meals that build healthy diets, which is a large component of the Obesity Prevention Foundation’s mission to combat obesity and weight gain.

The fundraiser is the single largest source of support for the Obesity Prevention Foundation, which advocates healthy living by adopting nourishing food choices and exercise for Northern Nevada youth.

Proceeds from “Life Inspired” will support Urban Roots Garden Classroom, whose kitchen cutting gardens will be used by the region’s schools to promote healthy local eating choices. The fundraiser will also support a foundation-sponsored Wellness Scholarship Program, a 12-week, medically supervised weight loss journey for a local child between the ages of 12 and 18. The scholarship winner will become the 2011 Youth Ambassador for the foundation, and will be introduced at future events.

Following the luncheon and speech by NBC’s Biggest Loser winner, Michelle Aguilar, attendees will be treated to a fashion show to celebrate models whose dedication and willpower has led to life-transforming weight loss. The show will also feature celebrity models, a VIP reception and live entertainment. Wendy Damonte of KTVN Channel 2 will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

The luncheon event begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21. The fashion show begins at 3 p.m. Tickets to the luncheon include admission to the fashion show. Fashion show only tickets are also available. To register click here.

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iMetabolic March 12, 2011 by Theresa Gould

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Sorry forgot to take a picture of the shakes when they were mixed up. They just look like cream, brown and pink colored water. If you do not stir it well it will clump. I just stirred the shakes with a straw. I am sure the blender would have eliminated clumps of powder but did not want to dirty a blender just for one itty bitty shake. It is recommended that you use ice cubes in the shakes, I only did this once, but found they did taste better chilled. However, they were not bad at all without ice cubes. Their flavor is very appealing and tasty, similar to a shake, but not the same by any means. A shake is thick and creamy, these are a watered down version and probably healthier for us.

Do they really curb appetite or make up for a full meal? I don’t know about that. I cannot really vouch for that since I was not able to test them for a longer period of time. Nor can I claim they will help you lose weight. You just never know.

iMetabolic.com is offering a free sample pack of their five different flavors, same size as I received if you have an interest in trying this new weight loss tool. Here’s to your health and nutrition! (for the second time this week because I think I said that already in another post…)

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Monday, March 7, 2011

iMetabolic Review & Giveaway!

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