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Mom blames teen’s death on packaging for peanut cookies

WESTON, Fla. – A Florida mother blames the death of her 15-year-old daughter on what she calls confusing packaging for Reese’s Chips Ahoy cookies. In a July 12 Facebook post, Kell...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Is the ‘organic’ seal worth it, given disputes on standards?

NEW YORK – Is paying more for organic milk, meat or a can of beans worth it? The “USDA Organic” label generally signifies a product is made with relatively minimal synthetic pesti...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Farmers Market Profile: Self-reliance inspired Summit Roots

Farm outside of Dolores started five years ago

DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Pringles could never have captured Nashville’s hot chicken in a chip

Nashville hot chicken went from an African-American regional delicacy to a national phenomenon in about a decade. The style of extra-spicy fried chicken served with pickles and some bread to...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

When summer corn is at its sweetest, this Thai salad adds a little heat

When I crave fresh corn – meaning all summer long – I usually want an easy preparation that showcases its sweet flavor. Often, that means simply grilling, barely steaming or microwaving it. ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Fresh produce arriving at Bayfield farmers markets

The Bayfield Downtown Farmers Market is starting its second season with salad greens, zucchini, carrots, radishes, turnips, and for the early birds, tomatoes. In addition to natur...

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

How to enjoy summer but avoid its pitfalls

Hanging with friends and family in the summer is all part of the fun. But the endless unhealthy summertime eats don’t have to ruin your waistline and leave you feeling “blah.” ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

A tasty summer salad that’s throw-together simple

Sometimes, I’m up for anything in the kitchen: ready to experiment, excited by recipes that require multiple processes. Most weeknights, though, my pressing question is: What can I throw tog...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

The cool thing to do with berries past their prime

Summer berries are whiz-bang beautiful right up until they aren’t. At overripe, they can still taste as good or even better, though, which is why industrious cooks get out pie plates and jam...

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Farmers Market Profile: Pitts Family Ranch hopes new land will increase market

Couple uses regenerative farming to maintain healthy animals

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Smiley Market hopes to act as entryway into Durango’s marketplace

New farmers market may expand in the future

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

These cherry pies are buttery, crispy and tart - and they fit in the palm of your hand

Food memories are funny. While I remember distinctly the very first time I tasted a fried pie, I find I can’t really recall its flavor, texture or any particulars. More, I remember my brain ...

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food