Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

This lean holiday roast doesn’t skimp on flavor

My choice for an elegant holiday dinner? It’s hard to beat a roast, and more often than not my pick is a lean and moist pork tenderloin. But let’s face it, as much as we want to b...

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

10 tips for preventing the holiday plump

Each year in Islamic cultures, believers eschew food and drink between sunrise and sunset for the month of Ramadan. In modern America, for a little over a month, we do the opposite. ...

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Many hurdles ahead for transgender rights

NEW YORK – As gays and lesbians rack up victories in their quest for marriage equality and other rights, transgender Americans are following in their path – hopefully, but less smoothly. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

Herald to publish Christmas services The Durango Herald will publish a schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in its Dec. 21 edition. Churches should sub...

DATE: Dec 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

In protest, Festivus pole stands at Florida Capitol

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Talk about an airing of grievances. In protest of a Nativity scene at the Florida Capitol, Chaz Stevens has put up a Festivus pole with beer cans around it. ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormons explain stance on blacks

In statement, leaders condemn past racism in priesthood

DATE: Dec 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

All in the family

Durango’s mom-and-pop eateries are labors of love

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A pitcher-style margarita perfect for the holidays

Want to take the fun out of hosting a holiday party? Spend the whole evening playing bartender. As festive as it is to offer a delicious cocktail at your party, picking the right ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Utah becoming world famous for chocolate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Phil Davis closed his eyes and described what he was tasting. “It is almost like being on a roller coaster,” he said. “Clack, clack, clack,” is th...

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Nigella Lawson: A brand blemished but unbowed

When celebrity chefs cut themselves, how much they bleed is a matter of brand. Case in point: this year’s messy public eruptions around two of the food world’s most powerful women...

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Even in ski season, you can find freebies in Aspen

DENVER – A trip to Aspen during peak ski season is going to set you back some cash. But even those who can afford the posh Colorado mountain town will enjoy checking out what’s free, from hi...

DATE: Dec 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life