Lifestyle

Food

Happy hunters

Truffle dogs sniff out pungent fungus prized by foodies

June 30, 2015

Family

I was really awkward to drive my date away – but it only pulled him closer

About four years ago, when I was 22, a guy on whom I was not particularly keen had invited me…

June 29, 2015

Family

What becoming a stay-at-home dad taught me about gender roles

After 10 years of teaching some creative writing courses and more than 50 sections of all manner of Composition, I…

June 27, 2015

Family

No one wins in a power struggle with a 3-year-old

Q: We have four children, ages 5, 3½, 2 and 2 months old. Our 5-year-old responded well to clear expectations,…

June 27, 2015

Religion

For Muslims, fast key pillar of Ramadan

Daytime abstinence ends with nightly feast during Islam’s holiest month

June 26, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarians to explore science, human soul Ron Garst will give a talk called “Science and the Soul” at 10 a.m.…

June 26, 2015

Family

Children became the strongest argument for same-sex marriage

June 25, 2015

Family

One woman’s dying wish made another woman a mother

June 25, 2015

Southwest Life

Durango girls learn elements of science at Maker Camp

Girls learn elements of science at Maker Camp

June 24, 2015

Family

New Tinder-inspired apps will help you keep your girlfriend – then dump her

In an age when we need phones to remind us to say “happy anniversary,” it’s little surprise that two new…

June 23, 2015

Food

Focus on the sangria

Let others worry about the burgers

June 23, 2015

Food

A classic fried fish sandwich

This versatile and crazy-delicious po’boy fries up on the stovetop in a flash.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Need a break from the…

June 23, 2015

Food

Turkey burgers can be tasty

Goat cheese and grilled peaches add needed moisture to turkey burgers that tend to be dry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The turkey…

June 23, 2015

Food

Outside the box

Durango chef’s unconventional education serves him well

June 23, 2015

Food

Grocers: Vt. GMO law could cost $10M in fines a day

Lawsuit seeks to block labeling requirement

June 23, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarian Universalists begin ‘Soul Matters’ series Mary Ocken will give a talk called “The Inner Journey Home” at 10 a.m.…

June 19, 2015

Religion

Pope challenges world to clean up filth

Encyclical adds moral imperative to addressing climate change

June 19, 2015

Family

Looking for last-minute gifts for Dad?

A single tie or bow tie can be custom ordered – designed, printed, cut out and sewn – for $45…

June 18, 2015

Southwest Life

Creepy crawlies

The frightful, marvelous monsters in our own backyard

June 17, 2015

Family

8 ways to keep your sanity when transitioning to two kids

It is 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning. It feels more like noon. Earlier, at 3 a.m., I nursed my…

June 16, 2015

Food

Potato salad + deviled eggs = love

For best results, make this potato salad a day ahead, to allow the flavors to marry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press This recipe…

June 16, 2015

Food

This July 4, ditch the dogs

Bratwurst grinders with apple, cheddar and sauerkraut are a flavorful departure from standard hot dogs.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Anybody can grill…

June 16, 2015

Food

Impossible? Vegan cheese tastes like real deal

You’re not going to believe this, but there’s finally a vegan cheese that isn’t awful. Seriously. In fact, Kite Hill’s…

June 16, 2015

Food

Food snobs toss good produce

Study cites fussiness, fear of illness

June 16, 2015