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Federal employees seek help from Durango Food Bank

Shutdown could hurt monthly commodities program for the nonprofit

DATE: Jan 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Learn to make quick pan sauces, and you can turn dinner into something special

A core principle of my cooking philosophy is to never pass up an opportunity for flavor. So when I see cooked-on juices in the bottom of my saute pan, I don’t see a dishwashing chore. I see ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango Natural Foods sets vote to shutter operations

Members can also replace board in effort to save co-op

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dessert hummus wants to be the new fro-yo

Has the fro-yo-ification of hummus reached its peak, or has it only just begun? It started with chocolate hummus, but now that’s the tamest flavor on the market. Suddenly, we have snickerdoo...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

New Year’s nutrition success tips

The new year always marks a fresh start when it comes to our health. It’s a great time of year to set new goals and achieve new milestones. You’re familiar with the common resolut...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Low carb? Low fat? What the latest dieting studies tell us

NEW YORK – Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas? If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among fri...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

The secret to crisp, fast and gluten-free vegetarian pizza? Chickpea flour

My favorite recipes are those that open up a new lane of cooking and prompt me to imagine that lane leading in all sorts of new directions. Take the Pesto Socca Pizza I came acros...

DATE: Jan 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Turn flank steak into juicy gyros

In my make-believe world of sandwich poker, I offer the following hierarchy: A warm sandwich beats a pair of cold ones. Steak as filling, when cooked properly, ranks right up there with one-...

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Snack drawers and other ways to teach kids to eat in moderation

Just as children need support when they learn to read, write or ride a bike, they need support learning to eat in moderation, especially during snack time. Snacks are usually the most challe...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

How much do our diets influence our brain activity?

What we eat can affect our mental health and the way we think

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Relieve heartburn naturally

When you’re dealing with acid reflux, heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease, it can be difficult to enjoy your favorite meals. The pain associated with these conditions ca...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

These tapas meatballs make great party nibbles

A batch of these saucy, Spanish-style meatballs could serve you well this week in multiple ways. They can be made several days in advance so they are ready in the refrigerator, waiting to an...

DATE: Dec 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food