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Bet on the Farm – Vegas Farmers’ Market
Last week, I wrote about my desire to eat more locally produced foods. Difficult as this is living in the Las Vegas valley, I do believe it is possible. Today my parents and I checked out the local Bet on … Continue reading
Things I’ve Been Silent About Virtual Book Discussion
Things I’ve Been Silent About: Memories of a Prodigal Daughter by Azar Nafisi. Published in 2008. Synopsis: In this autobiographical follow-up to her best-seller memoir Reading Lolita in Tehran, Nafisi interweaves reflections on her own upbringing, and personal stories of her family life, … Continue reading
Pick-Your-Own Produce at Gilcrease Orchard
Lately, I have become increasingly interested in eating locally produced foods, something that is a bit difficult when you live in the middle of the desert. I have been to a few farmers’ markets in town, and have walked away … Continue reading
Clean Energy Summit 3.0: Blue-Green Rally
Today Las Vegas played host to the Clean Energy Summit 3.0, co-hosted by Senate Majority Leader Hary Reid (D-NV) and Center for American Progress Action Fund President and CEO John Podesta at UNLV. In attendance at the event were business … Continue reading
Three Square Food Bank Restaurant Week Dinner at Alizé
For one week, between August 30th & September 5th, many fancy Vegas restaurants offered special fixed-price menus with a portion of the proceeds donated to Three Square Food Bank. Depending on the restaurant, and whether you dined for breakfast, lunch … Continue reading
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Tagged fine dining, food bank, French cuisine, hunger, Las Vegas, restaurant reviews
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Becky A. Johnson 