Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

At least on Yelp, diners prefer independent restaurants over chains

Some big chain restaurants are in trouble, it’s clear. Their sales are decreasing. Last quarter was their weakest since the recession. Blame millennials! And now, some more bad news: Their Y...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

What’s fresh at McDonald’s? The beef in some burgers

Restaurant to roll out fresh-beef Quarter Pounder nationwide

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

One of Louisiana’s best stews now veg-friendly

Anytime I can bring the flavors of Louisiana into my kitchen, I’m happy. Many traditional dishes are off-limits to a vegetarian or vegan, but the smart use of spices and other ingredients ca...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Nonprofits helps pets living on street get help nationwide

FORT COLLINS (AP) – It’s 11 a.m. on a frigid Colorado morning. Several inches of snow fell overnight and the slushy sidewalks at the Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope are getting a he...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

These mushroom skewers with peanut sauce will make you forget chicken satay

Indonesia’s famous satay typically features chicken, grilled on skewers and served with a spicy peanut sauce. Most vegan versions I’ve seen sub in tofu, tempeh, seitan or another soy- or whe...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Mike Tyson’s former Ohio home becoming a house of worship

WARREN, Ohio – A garishly appointed Ohio mansion that heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson once called home and subsequently fell into disrepair is being converted into a house of worship...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Outlier Cellars opens tasting room in Mancos

Artisanal cider showcases region’s apple heritage

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Life of a Fort Collins ranger: llamas, nudity, parking woes

As visits grow, no two days are alike

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Polish law criminalizing some Holocaust speech takes effect

WARSAW, Poland – A Polish law that makes it a crime to falsely accuse the Polish nation of crimes committed by Nazi Germany took effect Thursday, part of a wider effort by nationalist author...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Recognition awaits Hispanic who fought in Civil War

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico state lawmakers are seeking new recognition for the Civil War heroism of a Hispanic soldier for the Union Army who also led violent campaigns against Native Americans...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life