Roundabout Announces Ownership of Franco Baking Company

MaryBeth and Colin Smith, local business owners of Roundabout Catering, Smith and River, Tannenbaum Events Center and The Meadows events venue, have announced the acquisition of Franco Baking Company. For more than 50 years, Franco Baking Company has been producing freshly baked bread at its facility in Sparks, Nevada. With…

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The Business of Food & Beverage

On September 13th, members of the northern Nevada business community gathered for the Northern Nevada Business View’s Business & Breakfast. The topic for the day was the Business of Food & Beverage. With the many opportunities in the growing food and beverage business in northern Nevada, the industry needs to

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Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad

This roasted beet salad recipe is for the gourmet chef in you. It is also served as part of Roundabout Grill’s divine 8-course Chef Table menu. Enjoy this intricate recipe, especially if you’re up for a new challenge in the kitchen! Or, enjoy it in all its glory as part

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How to Use Your BMR For Weight Loss

By: Jacqueline Wickens BS Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Powerlifting Coach It’s no secret that eating too much can hinder our fitness and weight loss goals, but did you know that eating too little can stagnate your weight loss and even cause chronic health issues? It’s true! When we aren’t eating

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As Seen on Fox 11: Ratatouille

Chef Colin highlights this fun, end-of-summer Italian dish on Fox 11 Reno. Take squash, eggplant, tomatoes, basil, garlic, Italian parsley, bell peppers, EVVO and shrimp (use almost anything you’d like!) to make a delicious vegetable dish. Chef Colin wrapped some of the shrimp in prosciutto with some parsley, garlic and

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Clever Ways to Include More Vegetables in Your Diet

By: Morgan Vitti, Roundabout Meal Prep Assistant Program Director  We’ve heard it time and time again, vegetables are important in our diets and provide us with a plethora of nutrients and health benefits. But what about those of us who don’t love vegetables? We want you to get the benefits

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As Seen on Fox 11: Grilled Ahi Tuna

Chef Colin makes grilled fish on Fox Reno, a grade A (aka sushi grade or Saku grade) Ahi tuna to be exact. This dense, steak-like fish is perfect for the late summer, and takes very little time to make! This was cooked about 4-1/2 minutes. Make a marinade of soy

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Tips for Making Healthy Choices When Eating Out

By: Morgan Vitti, Assistant Program Director We all know that eating fresh home cooked meals are usually the healthier route when it comes to our diets. Especially in a food industry so saturated in greasy, high sodium, sugar filled foods, it can be incredibly hard and overwhelming to pick healthy

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Ricotta gnocchi is a lighter and fluffier version of a gnocchi dish.

Recipe: Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta gnocchi is a lighter and fluffier alternative to the gnocchi family, making this a tasty dish for summer. Experience this delicious recipe. 2 cups fresh ricotta 2 tablespoons White Truffle oil ¼ cup finely grated parmesan Salt to taste 2 egg yolk 1 egg ½ to 1 cup all-purpose

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3 Easy Ways to Drink More Water

Happy Monday! Let’s talk about water. We all know we need it to live and that we most likely aren’t drinking enough of it. But how much are we supposed to drink exactly? We’re here to help! We want to provide you guys with three super easy ideas to ensure you’re

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