The new book, Artisan Breads Every Day, features classic artisian breads, but in an easy to make method using what Reinhart calls his “delayed (refrigerated) fermentation technique,” which process which allows you to make the dough on one day and then use it over an extended period of days at your own convenience.

During this special class he will make 9 different products from four distinct doughs: Lean dough (French bread); multi-purpose sweet dough (3 different types of sticky buns, cinnamon buns, crumb cake, and fruit filled thumb print rolls); braided challah and chocolate-cinnamon babka.

Come hungry as there will be lots of tasting going on.

Where: Nothing To It! Cooking School – 225 Crummer Lane Reno, NV 89502
When: Saturday, March 6 at 10 am
Contact: (775) 826-2628
http://www.nothingtoit.com

The famous Basque drink is ubiquitous in Northern Nevada, brought to the region by Basque immigrants who came to virgin land to herd sheep. Today, the connection to Basque tradition remains alive in the many local descendents of the first settlers, the Basque restaurants that serve their famous food, and the festivals that celebrate Basque heritage.

One such establishment is Louis’ Basque Corner, located just outside of the downtown Reno corridor. Since the late 1960s, locals and visitors have made Louis’ one of the mainstays of the Northern Nevada culinary mix. Here, hearty Basque food is served in a family style setting. And when you come, you are among old friends. At the bar, the Picons start flowing in the afternoon, and well into the evening. And the party gets a little louder – and a lot more fun – as the evening moves on.

The next time you hit Northern Nevada, hit Louis’, or any of our fine Basque restaurants, and experience the unique Basque culture and flavor. But be sure to pace yourself with the Picon Punches.

Video: Making a Picon Punch:

Basque in Northern Nevada:

• Louis’ Basque Corner: 301 E. 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512. (775) 323-7203
• Santa Fe Hotel: 235 N. Lake Street, Reno, NV 89501. (775) 323-1891
• JT Bar and Dining Room: 1426 Hwy 395 N., Gardnerville, NV 89410. (775) 782-2074
• Overland Hotel: 691 Main, Gardnerville, NV 89410. (775) 782-2138
• Villa Basque Deli: 730 Basque Way, Carson City, NV 89706. (775) 884-4451
• Reno Basque Festival: Held each July in Downtown Reno’s Wingfield Park

Basque Picon Punch Recipe:

• fill glass with ice
• 1 teaspoon grenadine
• 1 ½ ounces of Picon or Torani Brand Amer
• Shot of seltzer water
• Top with a splash of Brandy
• Add a lemon twist (peel only)
• Serve and enjoy