Lifestyle

A sweet, tangy gazpacho

This recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho was inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi’s upcoming cookbook Plenty More.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Watermelon and…

August 26, 2014

Food

Banishing the blues with healthy berry muffins

This recipe for whole-grain, fruit-packed blueberry-banana muffins can be a healthy start to the day.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Ripe, plentiful blueberries…

August 26, 2014

Food

Salad spinners

Cyclists visit local gardens on annual Tour de Farms

August 26, 2014

Food

N.M. chile gets certified-product safeguards

Thanks to a new trademark and certification program and a new website, www.getnmchile.com, consumers can be assured that chile advertised…

August 26, 2014

Food

On the side

Learn about wild living Inspired by Turtle Lake Refuge’s “weed” expertise? Katrina Blair invites you to delve into the world…

August 26, 2014

Family

Dating sites match up people who love pets

Joanie Pelzer loves her dog Hubbell, a 9-year-old Chihuahua. A few years ago, she looked for a match on a…

August 23, 2014

Family

Hooking up to getting hitched: Yes, it can happen

Purposely ambiguous and definitely provocative, the term “hookup” has gotten plenty of attention from researchers analyzing this sexual behavior that…

August 23, 2014

Southwest Life

A better way to the geyser

Bridge added, trail upgraded to improve hikers’ access on scenic Geyser Spring Trail

August 23, 2014

Southwest Life

Tiny-home movement builds

BOULDER (AP) – Christopher Smith lives in a house smaller than a parking space, between a chicken coop and some…

August 23, 2014

Southwest Life

How will forgotten truck stop be revived?

Neglected, polluted M&M needs an owner

August 23, 2014

Religion

The pastor who’s cooking calzones for Jesus

‘Radical hospitality’ is a guiding principle for gay Lutheran woman

August 22, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarian Universalists announce new minister The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris on Aug. 1 officially became the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s…

August 22, 2014

Food

Plant waters grow into hot beverage market trend

Coconut water, maple water and a range of enhanced waters are being touted as healthier alternatives to sugary soda.Matthew Mead/Associated…

August 19, 2014

Food

Classic frozen pop from childhood remade as a pie

Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream Pie with Orange Whipped Cream offers the creamy-sweet richness of a Creamsicle.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Let’s get one…

August 19, 2014

Food

How to turn your zucchini abundance into no-fry fries

Cutting a zucchini into fry-like sticks, then breading them with toasted panko breadcrumbs delivers that signature crunch without the need…

August 19, 2014

Food

On the side

Natural Grocers offers free nutrition classes Want to learn how to achieve optimal health and lose weight or oust the…

August 19, 2014

Food

Chef’s choice

At height of harvest, restaurants feature local and regional ingredients

August 19, 2014

Food

In search of new wine choices? Look to the Old World

New wave wines, such as Dalila and Cantodoro, are varieties from the reinvented, or re-inventing, regions of Eastern Europe, Sicily…

August 19, 2014

Family

Unmarried new mothers cohabiting on the rise

Nearly three in five births to unmarried women across the U.S. were to women living with their partner – marking…

August 16, 2014

Religion

Pope’s car fascinates S. Koreans

Compact Kia suits Francis’ humble demeanor

August 15, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Durango churches to host financial courses Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be held at these locations: Beginning at 6…

August 15, 2014

Religion

On church grounds, clues to early America

Basements, attics, coat closets are sought

August 15, 2014

Food

This shaved salsa needs no tomatoes, no chopping

Grapefruit and Corn Summer Salsa is a shaved salsa that is sliced with a mandoline.Matthew Mead/Associated Press We generally assume…

August 12, 2014

Food

Hold on to tomato season with spicy-sweet jam, robust stuffing

Slice ’em and salt ’em. That’s really all a seasonally delicious tomato needs. Though if you really want to gussy…

August 12, 2014