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Tipsy turkeys: N.H. birds fed beer for flavor, size

HENNIKER, N.H. – When it comes to pairing beer with poultry, Joe Morette isn’t too fussy. His turkeys will drink just about anything. Morette, who is raising about 50 Thanksgivin...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Michigan growers trying to lull apples to sleep

CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. – This year’s Michigan apple crop is expected to be 10 times as plentiful as last year’s puny output. While the big bounce-back is welcomed in the nation’s thi...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Traditions of native cuisine

Recipes emphasize local, sustainable ingredients

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Bad seed or little angel? Book says babies both

NEW YORK – Are we naturally good or naturally evil? Cognitive scientist Paul Bloom argues in a new book that we’re both. In Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil (Crown), Blo...

DATE: Nov 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Atheist ‘mega-churches’ take root

Social media drives movement for those seeking camaraderie

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Family Sunday School rescheduled at St. Paul’s The Family Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday because of Thanksgiving ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mix classic and modern without sacrificing tradition

Some cooks like to change up the Thanksgiving meal – a sous vide turkey here, a sweet potato souffle there. But on a holiday dedicated to tradition, innovation can spark revolt. “...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A healthy, Thai take on the Thanksgiving pumpkin desert

Halloween may be done, but pumpkin season rolls on! And it’s a welcome fact of life for a pumpkin lover like me. I’m a fan of traditional American pumpkin pie, of course, but I al...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Burger King revives Big Mac copycat

NEW YORK – What has two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame bun? Burger King’s latest sandwich. The Miami-based chain says it’s bringi...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Turkey talk

We answer your burning (and brining) Thanksgiving questions

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Reviving rare motorcycles, classic trucks in Dolores

Mechanic specializes in restoring coveted Vincents

DATE: Nov 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Is sharing your bed with baby safe or risky?

Scientific community still debating whether practice is dangerous

DATE: Nov 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.