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The vertical line that forms Nevada’s border with California turns east at Lake Tahoe and runs on a long diagonal for 400 miles down to the northwest corner of Arizona, giving Nevada the vague appearance of a cartoon quote box. The Silver State is perhaps one of the more unlikely places to find some of the swankiest restaurants in the world. After all, Nevada (also called the Sagebrush State) is mostly desert. Early Native inhabitants survived on diets of little more than grasshoppers, berries, pine nuts, seeds, roots, and desert rodents. When the Comstock Lode was discovered in 1859, early prospectors made due with little more than sourdough biscuits. Las Vegas and jet airplanes changed things. Today, some of the world’s most famous chefs have opened restaurants in Vegas, flying in whatever exotic ingredients their extravagant menus require. Quite a change from the dirt-cheap “all you can eat” buffets that once lured hungry gamblers to the city. Well before Vegas rose out of the desert, a large Basque population settled in Nevada to graze sheep. Their culinary influence can still be experienced in the hearty, family-style restaurants in some Nevada towns.
 

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Home Town: Grass Valley, California, USA
Living In: Reno, Nevada, USA
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I come from an Italian family on one side and a Southern family on the other, so my food choices vary somewhat. I definately love the Italian more.

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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Home Town: Carson City, Nevada, USA
Living In: Reno, Nevada, USA
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Living In: North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Tiramisu Toffee Dessert

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Mel-Honey 
I also whipped the heavy cream separate (thanks for the advice) it was a HUGE hit, and I also made 2 layers.
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Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by Beau's Mommy 
I made this to get rid of some Italian sausage in the freezer. It looked just like the famous restaurant’s version, but for some reason, it tasted nothing like it. The only changes I really made (other than using kale like the restaurant does) were to use turkey bacon and low sodium chicken broth; could this have been my problem? The soup didn’t taste bad, but it didn’t taste like the restaurant version, either. Hmm, might have been my fault… Well, anyway, I probably won’t make this again since I rarely buy Italian sausage as hubby is not a fan. Thanks anyway! :)
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by *Fat~Dog~Lane* 
I made the marinade with 1 tsp. salt, but exactly the same otherwise. Marinated for about 10 min. & tossed them into "Creamy Chorizo & Chicken Soup" (shrimp instead of chicken) They were stellar!! Juicy & very flavorful for only cooking in the soup for a few minutes & they made the soup unbelievable, can't wait to make it for friends! Just what I was looking for! Can't wait to try them on the grill, Thanks for the recipe! :o)
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