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This July 4, ditch the dogs

Anybody can grill a hot dog, slap it on a bun and dump on the usual ketchup and mustard. So how about going a bit beyond the ordinary this July Fourth? Let’s start with the meat. ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Impossible? Vegan cheese tastes like real deal

You’re not going to believe this, but there’s finally a vegan cheese that isn’t awful. Seriously. In fact, Kite Hill’s dairy-free “cheeses” taste so authentic, Whole Foods Markets...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Food snobs toss good produce

Study cites fussiness, fear of illness

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

New chain by Whole Foods has a name

‘365 by Whole Foods’ set to open next year

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Summer of Shedders

Maine marketers look to rebrand soft-shell lobsters as treat

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Religion briefs

Nakai concert in Pagosa to benefit Tara Mandala R. Carlos Nakai will perform in concert to benefit Tara Mandala at 8 p.m. July 11 at Tara Mandala Retreat Center, 4000 United State...

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Catholic comedian rides comedy’s 3rd rail

Jim Gaffigan finds humor where religion, culture collide

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Inside the cult of the secret wedding pinners

Ah, weddings on Pinterest: 38 million boards brimming with white, pink and gold for all to admire. Except when it’s not. Except when the planning is too personal – or too secret. ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Turn separation anxiety into reunion assurance

Q: I have a very attached 4-year-old who has a difficult time saying goodbye to me. It is getting a bit better but the school drop-off is still an issue. I tried an idea you wrote about and ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Aziz Ansari thinks men's first-date texts are lazy

“Heyyy!” If this is how you’re trying to get a date, Aziz Ansari says you’re doing it wrong. In his stand-up routines, Ansari captures the frustration and excitement of...

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Parents going viral with ugly haircut videos shaming kids

NEW YORK – Russell Fredrick’s middle son was 12 when he wouldn’t quit playing around in class and ignoring his homework, so the barber did what he does best. He picked up his clippers and cu...

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

July 4th pasta salad is far from ordinary

Make this the year that you elevate your July Fourth pasta salad. By which we mean, avoid the temptation to simply dump a bottle of vinaigrette over cooked pasta and a bag of frozen peas and...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food