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Religion Briefs

Congregation Har Shalom announces programs Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these programs: Yom Kippur Mindfulness Session, contemplative Jewish...

Ex-NFL QB to speak at Mormon conference about gays

SALT LAKE CITY – Former NFL great Steve Young will be one of the keynote speakers at a three-day conference in Salt Lake City exploring how the Mormon faith is dealing with gays and lesbians...

Durango workshop to focus on chanting

Agape of Durango, also known as the Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living, will host Mirabai Ceiba for a workshop about sacred chants today. Markus Sieber and Angelika Baumbac...

Former Greenbrier chef stars in ‘Recipe Rehab’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – He has competed in the culinary Olympics, led a team at a global cooking competition in France and produced countless photo-worthy dishes for guests at southern West Virg...

Tofu: Not just for vegans

Many years ago, I was vegan. And I was rather fond of my tofu. That was many years ago. Today, I am rather fond of my bacon. And steak. And eggs. And all manner of cheeses. ...

An easy grilled chicken you’ll go bananas over

Most of us have a pretty limited banana repertoire. We eat them straight up, baked into quick breads, pureed into smoothies, or sliced into either fruit salad or some sort of breakfast food....

El Patio serves New Mexican cool in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – The distinct regional tastes of New Mexico have become a huge draw for foodies, thanks to the cultural fusion of Anglo, Native, Mexican and Spanish cuisines. In rec...

Dandelion

Properties: High in vitamin A and calcium, beneficial for the liver. Uses: Can be ground into pesto or blended and strained for lemonade or juice. Tender greens are good in salad...

Purslane

Properties: High in vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene. Uses: Tart, crunchy and vaguely salty, purslane is good in salads and blended into smoothies or juice. Many c...

Amaranth or pigweed

Properties: Seeds are high in iron and protein; leaves are high in vitamins A and C. Uses: Greens can be used like spinach; seeds, which in local varieties are small and black, ca...

Lamb’s-quarters

Properties: Vitamin-rich, especially in vitamin A. Uses: Can be used like spinach in many dishes. For salads, use only young leaves, which are tender and less bitter. ...

Meals gone wild

Looking for a cheap, abundant food source that can prevent chronic disease? Weed on.