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New Mexico program helps struggling farmers, fights hunger

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – Vibrant green sprouts pop up from the dirt, making their debut in a strange and somewhat frightening world. “There’s turnips, peas – it’s a good season for peas...

DATE: Apr 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Here’s how long those condiments in your fridge and pantry are supposed to last

We’re all spending a lot more time at home now, sifting through our pantries and refrigerators. Produce and meat we know are use it or lose it. But what about all those condiments? You know,...

DATE: Apr 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Cheeseburger with a side of toilet paper and dog food: Restaurants add groceries to stay in business

WASHINGTON – Julie Wineinger knows the ins and outs of managing bulk ice cream orders. Now in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, she’s calculating: How many potatoes equal a pou...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Why sourdough baking is a non-starter for me right now

If your social media feeds are anything like mine, you’ve seen them: pictures of sourdough. The Big Boi loaves. The open, airy cross-section views. Even the humble, bubbly starter...

DATE: Apr 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango Natural Foods Co-op launches curbside pickup

Shop offers way to stay safely social distanced while buying local food

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Facing devastating losses, small farmers pivot to sell directly to consumers

For many farmers, March is the calm before the storm of spring. But this year, in addition to ordering seeds and planning crops, small farmers around the country are finding themselves with ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Mancos seed drive echoes WWII victory gardens

Farms, groups launch drive to encourage self-sufficiency

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dry herbs get a bad rap, but they can be flavor powerhouses. Here’s how to use them.

Dried herbs have a tendency to collect dust in the pantry. You buy a jar of them, use a little and then forget about them or just dip into them occasionally. But now that home cooks are turn...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Verdict on Durango school-delivered lunches: ‘I’d have eaten it’

9-R providing meals for all children in district

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to cook for and with your kids during the extended coronavirus school closures

School closures due to the novel coronavirus outbreak mean millions of children are spending a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any number of levels, and food is at the top of th...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Stress-eating for comfort in a time of anxiety? Here’s how experts say you should deal.

You’re mostly stuck inside, your children are home from school, and the coronavirus pandemic is making the future seem less certain by the day. If you’re like 27% of Americans, you might see...

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food