Lifestyle

Phyllo stands in for crust in healthy cherry pie

No slicing is necessary, so the filling stays contained in these individual cherry phyllo pies.Matthew Mead/Associated Press My all-time favorite…

June 24, 2014

Food

This July Fourth, raise a toast in true colonial fashion

This July 4, try a modern take on a classic colonial spirit, including from left, Cristina Jerez Xeres Sherry, Appleton…

June 24, 2014

Food

Scientist gets World Food Prize for wheat advances

DES MOINES, Iowa – A crop scientist credited with developing hundreds of varieties of disease-resistant wheat adaptable to many climates…

June 24, 2014

Southwest Life

In Santa Fe, experience art, culture, more for free

SANTA FE, N.M. – There’s no doubt this capital city has truly earned its nickname as The City Different. Its…

June 21, 2014

Southwest Life

Canyon rails

Take the train to the Grand Canyon

June 21, 2014

Southwest Life

Levee murals may disappear in Pueblo

Murals painted on the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo could disappear under a proposal to lower the levee’s height.Bryan Kelsen/The…

June 21, 2014

Religion

Ousted Methodist pastor fights punishment

Once defrocked, Schaefer galvanizes gay-rights activists

June 20, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Universalists announce speaker series The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive, announces these programs: “Reality Is God…

June 20, 2014

Family

Brooklyn a hit as a name – except in New York

A couple take a walk with their baby in the Park Slope neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York.…

June 20, 2014

Family

Obama moves to ensure sick leave for gay couples

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration will work to ensure that gay and lesbian Americans are eligible to take leave from…

June 20, 2014

Food

Dunkin’ CEO: Sandwiches are just snacks, not lunch

NEW YORK – If you’re grabbing a sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts, the chain wants you to consider it a snack,…

June 17, 2014

Food

FDA preparing long-awaited plan to reduce salt

The FDA is drafting new guidelines intended to reduce the 1½ teaspoons of salt that the average American consumes each…

June 17, 2014

Food

A reason to use that grilling pan

A grilling pan is a must for grilling small things such as the chickpeas in this hearty summer salad.Matthew Mead/Associated…

June 17, 2014

Food

A pressing matter

Drive for efficiency threatens Greek olive oil industry

June 17, 2014

Food

Ramadan traditions vary, but dates are a constant

Muslims eat dates to break their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, a tradition traced back to the…

June 17, 2014

Family

How’s sleep-away camp going? Check online

What parent needs to wait by the mailbox when there’s the Internet?

June 14, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Orthodox archbishop to visit Durango The Eastern Orthodox Mission of Durango will host Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the…

June 13, 2014

Religion

Two Mormons facing excommunication

Leader of women’s group, man who runs website may be kicked out

June 13, 2014

Food

Summer brings chance to try new vegetables

Summer is back and so are farmers markets. And that means a whole new chance to make friends with strange…

June 10, 2014

Food

Chef Paula Wolfert fighting Alzheimer’s disease with food

Cookbook author Paula Wolfert, who has been diagnosed with an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, makes a smoothie mix using…

June 10, 2014

Food

Part chemistry, part wizardry

Chefs use high technology to concoct culinary delights

June 10, 2014

Southwest Life

Trash rules inspire better-looking strategy to deter bears

The CanShed survived an hourlong assault by two grizzly bears at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone,…

June 6, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Lutheran church to celebrate 50 years Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road, will celebrate 50 years of service…

June 6, 2014

Religion

Does modesty mantra harm women?

LDS church endorses rules of dress, which some Mormons think still objectifies females

June 6, 2014