Local man turns passion into new business

Ernie Padilla opens “made fresh daily” food truck

These big puffy pancakes are as easy as they are spectacular

As soon as the server elbows through the kitchen door and begins to wend her way through the pancake-house rush, you can’t take your eyes off what she is ferrying. It is an eggy crater the s...

Crow Canyon planning regional food tour

Archaeological center to host Southwestern culinary tour

Study shows gap between needs and resources in Montezuma County

Less than half eligible for government programs sign up

Many La Plata County residents eligible for federal aid aren’t enrolled

Reasons for low sign-ups vary based on programs offered

Roasting a chicken is as easy as putting a baking sheet in the oven

Learn to roast a whole chicken, and you’ll eat well for life. And, hey, if you’re anything like Prince Harry, it might help you get engaged, too! There are plenty of reasons you s...

With a tweak, mac and cheese becomes more complete

Americans love their macaroni and cheese and continue to find ways to tweak recipes for it. We’re blowing a timely kiss at this variation for several reasons: It is quick, its saucemaking ha...

From comfort to high-tech: Food a serious quest at Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – First, U.S. snowboarding star Chloe Kim tweeted about being “down for some ice cream” while competing in Pyeongchang, then about being “hangry” because she hadn’t ...

What’s your risk for heart disease?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – th...

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores

Loop’s Coffee House and Bistro has opened in Dolores at 795 Railroad Ave. Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Hender...

Peanut butter helps West African-style stew find the ‘sweet spot’

I am on a constant quest for exciting ways to hit what I call the “sweet spot,” where delicious and healthy meet. Happily, there are endless such discoveries to be made by exploring cuisines...

The secrets to making two of India’s most famous dishes ...

from the family that invented them