Reader suggests making your own coconut pie

In last week’s column we reported two sources for the coconut-custard pie being sought by Ray Ellis. But I often find that it’s actually easier, if I’m having difficulty finding a particular product, to make it myself.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Fresno State

The Rebels are 7.5-point favorites when they open conference play at the Thomas & Mack tonight against Fresno State.

Looking for love stories

Do you have a unique or long-lasting love story to share? Do you know of a couple with an inspiring relationship?

Everything you need to know about drinking on New Year’s Eve

Whether planning on celebrating at a house party with friends and family, or out-on-the-town at a city-sponsored event, we need to exercise caution as glasses raise to a new year. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians and revelers alike need to make wise decisions about alcohol to insure everyone gets to and from their destinations safely.

Final OK given to Nevada school choice regulations

A legislative subcommittee gave final approval Wednesday to regulations implementing Nevada’s new school choice law that allows parents to use state funding to send their children to private schools.

Row covers help protect plants from freezing

We use a white, breathable fabric for some of our tender desert plants when there’s a chance of freezing temperatures.

Bigger, better and more concerts filled Vegas stages in 2015

Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world — if you’ve been around here for any period of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard that term bandied about.

Las Vegas smashes tourism record

Las Vegas has broken its own visitation growth record, surpassing 42 million tourists with New Year’s Eve totals still uncounted.

Big Ern’s BBQ brings down-home flavor to Fiesta Rancho

When you head to Big Ern’s BBQ, you had better bring your appetite. The servings are plentiful, and the flavors will have your taste buds crying for more.

January 2016 First Friday listings

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Jan. 1 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street.

Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Dec. 31, 2015-Jan. 6, 2016

New Year’s Double Dash: Valley residents are invited to lace up for the inaugural event, set to be hosted by the Cadence master-planned community at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31, with registration starting at 9 p.m.

Buon Gusto serves Italian comfort food in cozy setting

With so many Italian restaurants in Las Vegas — as is the case with most American metropolitan areas, Italian being one of the most popular restaurant genres nationally — when I review one, I look for something that makes it stand out from the crowd.

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