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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Notes: This classic country French recipe originally used three simple ingredients from the farm: whole chicken, thyme and lots of garlic, which the French often consider a root vegetable. B...

DATE: Oct 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Musicians play up diverse Nashville food scene

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Looking for the next big hit to come out of Nashville? You might want to watch the city’s bustling food scene. Nashville has long lured musicians looking for a ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Something new on menu at NYC eatery: Silence

NEW YORK – Quiet, please. Your dinner will now be served. That’s the message being sent to customers at a New York City restaurant that prohibits any talking during an occasionall...

DATE: Oct 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Smoked Garlic

Note: A barbecue grill could substitute for a smoker, but be sure to keep the temperature low. Ingredients: Large, firm, whole bulbs of fresh garlic Olive oi...

DATE: Oct 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Roasted Garlic

Ingredients: 1 large head garlic 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Creative additions: Salt Pepper Chili powder (Ancho is nice!) ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

In China, woman sues children for support

FUSHENG, China – The daughter-in-law smashes the cockroach under her foot and rolls open the rusted metal doors to the garage. Light spills onto a small figure huddled on a straw mattress in...

DATE: Oct 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Colorado’s lavender industry finding a fragrant niche

PALISADE (AP) – Cherries are nice, but Paola Legarre has bigger and better plans for her cherry farm nestled in the middle of Colorado’s wine and fruit country. The plans involve ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado fire departments scramble to recruit new volunteers

Northern Colorado county struggles to find help; lives, property put at risk

DATE: Oct 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Jews prepare for Thanksgivukkah

Convergence of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah leads to new symbols, songs

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom to introduce meditation, ethics classes The Conscious Community of Congregation Har Shalom will introduce several new classes in Jewish meditation and in Musar. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormons push their church’s stance on homosexuality

SALT LAKE CITY – Wendy and Tom Montgomery went door-to-door in their California neighborhood in 2008 campaigning for the passage of an anti-gay marriage proposition. They were among thousand...

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

A healthy alternative to white pasta with clams

Spaghetti with clams – or spaghetti alle vongole to the Italians – is one of my favorite dishes: simple, flavorful and satisfying. That’s because it’s hard to lose with clams, whi...

DATE: Oct 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

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.