The Holidays Are Upon Us!
- Nevada Women's Fund
- Nov 23
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Let It Snow White Cranberry Cosmo
Owner: CJ Johnson
IG: @bubblesandbrewsrenotahoe
Ingredients: ( for one serving)
1 ½ ounces of your
favorite Vodka — I love Tito's!!
1 ½ ounces of White Cranberry Juice
½ ounce of Cointreau
½ ounce of fresh squeezed Lime Juice
3 fresh or sugared cranberries on a fun holiday "drink skewer"
Directions:
**Need a Cocktail Shaker
Fill Cocktail Shaker half with ice
Fill your cocktail glass with ice and let sit for a few minutes (just to chill glass)
In Cocktail Shaker, combine:
-vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime juice
-add more ice
Cover Cocktail Shaker and shake, shake, shake what your mama gave you!
When the Cocktail Shaker is "icy" stop shaking.
Strain into Martini Glass preferred but a whiskey high ball is fine too.
Garnish with you a drink skewer by placing 3 cranberries on skewer and a sprig of Rosemary if you'd like is also a nice touch.
**If you'd like to use Sugared Cranberries - prep beforehand
-1 cup of fresh cranberries
-3/4 water
-1 ¼ granulated sugar
Place cranberries in a heat safe bowl.
In medium saucepan, bring water and ¾ cup sugar to a simmer. Whisk until all sugar is dissolved and remove from heat.
Let cool for 5 minutes
Pour sugar syrup over cranberries, cover and set aside for 15-20 minutes
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slot the cranberries from sugar syrup to baking sheet- let rest at room temp for 1 hour.
Add remaining sugar into large bowl and toss the cranberries into bowl...getting them well coated.
Return sugared cranberries to baking sheet - let rest for another 1 hour. OR set them in a glass container and store them in freezer.
Spiced Pecans
Culinary Director: Lara Ritchie
IG: @nothingtoitreno
Ingredients: ( for 4 cups)
4 cups pecan halves (approx. 12 oz.)
1/4 tsp cayenne
4 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper, ground
1 tsp nutmeg, ground
1 tsp cloves, ground
1 tsp allspice, ground
1/4 cup butter, unsalted, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.Place pecans in a medium mixing bowl. Melt butter in the microwave in a small bowl, then add the salt, cayenne, white pepper, nutmeg, cloves and allspice, and whisk to combine. Drizzle the spiced butter over the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Transfer coated pecans to a rimmed baking pan lined with a silicon baking mat, spreading evenly into a single layer. Bake about 9- 10 minutes, stirring at 5 minutes, until pecans are lightly toasted. Remove from oven and drizzle the maple syrup over the pecans, stirring to combine. Then, bake about an additional 10 minutes. Pecans should be slightly dark and glossy when finished. Cool in the baking pan, on a wire cooling rack for 25- 30 minutes. Transfer nuts to an airtight container.
*Great to serve with holiday cocktails, sparkling wine or package and give as gifts.
Gifts That Wow...Without the Waste
Owner: Stephanie Cochrane
IG: @thewastelessshop
Founded in Reno, Nevada, The Waste Less Shop makes sustainable living accessible and stylish. They offer plastic-free, non-toxic goods, a flagship refill bar, and curated home, body, and baby collections, all designed to make reducing waste simple and chic. Shopping here means supporting local makers, women- and minority-owned businesses, and a movement committed to honoring our planet.
From Day to Night Holiday Outfit Ideas
Owner: Isha Casagrande
IG: @ishacasagrande
As women, we give endlessly, our time, our energy, our hearts, especially during the holidays. And while we’re busy taking care of everyone else, we rarely stop to ask:
How can we make this season easier for ourselves?
That’s why we created this short day-to-night video for the Nevada Women’s Fund, a quick moment of inspiration that can truly change the way you move through the holidays. When you know how to take one outfit and make it work all day long, everything feels lighter, simpler, and more intentional.
And if you want to go a little deeper, the Day to Night: Simplified Instructional Video will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make this your most stylish, fabulous, and stress-free season yet.
Even better: A portion of every registration goes directly back to the Nevada Women’s Fund.
Let’s support ourselves the way we support everyone else. Sign up now to make this season easier, and more confident, for all of us.
The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes, reminds us that life is full of opportunities and possibilities we can’t even imagine, but it all begins with saying YES! As you begin to ponder your New Year’s resolutions, we suggest starting with this inspiring blend of biography and bold, unapologetic badassery.
Northern Nevada comes alive during the holiday season, offering charming and cheerful ways to celebrate all month long. From twinkling light displays and snowy outdoor adventures to family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the magic. Here are a few of our locally, women-owned businesses that are offering some holiday events this season.
Reno Little Theater
A Christmas Carol
December 7th & 14th
Eddy Street Vintage Market
December Pop-Up
December 19th & 20th
Nothing To It! Kids Gingerbread House Class
December 13th
Laser Genesis Treatment
Owner: Billie Casse
A festive facial not only restores your glow for gatherings and photos, but also gives you a peaceful pause to recharge, refresh, and step into the holidays feeling pampered and radiant.
Disclaimer: Nevada Women’s Fund encourages our community to support women-owned and local businesses this holiday season. The businesses featured in this guide were selected to highlight and uplift local women entrepreneurs. Nevada Women’s Fund does not receive compensation, financial or otherwise, for promoting any of the products, services, or companies mentioned.
