Food

This sunny citrus salad will brighten a winter’s day

Citrus Salad with Avocado.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post It revolves around the exciting variety of oranges available in citrus season, each with…

January 25, 2019

Food

Slime has officially reached the “edible” stage of the YouTube trend cycle

Slime has become very popular and there are so many types: Glitter slime, magnetic slime, glow-in-the-dark slime and edible slime.Stacy…

January 24, 2019

Southwest Life

Escaping the sugar trap

Balanced diet can break addiction to carbs, boost energy levels

January 24, 2019

Community

Cortez nonprofit awards over $300,000 to state food banks

Durango organizations among 70 recipients

January 23, 2019

Local News

Nayarit Mexican Cuisine wants to add rooftop dining

Neighbors, city staff are concerned about lighting, noise and parking

January 23, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Alternative sweetners healthier than refined sugar

We are four weeks into the new year. Maybe you’ve had some success or maybe you’ve thrown in the towel.…

January 23, 2019

Food

A family menu built on appreciation, not appropriation

Context is key when it comes to culturally sensitive meals

January 22, 2019

Food

Lure your taste buds by adding seared tuna to salad

Tuna Steaks with Caper Sauce over Arugula.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post The tuna itself, with its deep red color and meaty texture,…

January 21, 2019

Food

U.S. restaurant prices jump the most since 2011

Full-service restaurants, facing higher labor and food costs, raised prices the most in more than seven years in December, a…

January 20, 2019

Local News

Federal employees seek help from Durango Food Bank

Shutdown could hurt monthly commodities program for the nonprofit

January 18, 2019

Food

Learn to make quick pan sauces, and you can turn dinner into something special

You can easily enliven dinner with simple pan sauces.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Pan sauces are quick, thank goodness, because you don’t…

January 13, 2019

Local News

Durango Natural Foods sets vote to shutter operations

Members can also replace board in effort to save co-op

January 11, 2019

Food

Dessert hummus wants to be the new fro-yo

Fruit- and chocolate-flavored hummus.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post Hummus is ancient and beloved, but people didn’t begin making it sweet until the…

January 9, 2019

Healing Nutrition

New Year’s nutrition success tips

You’re familiar with the common resolutions for health, but how can you sustain your long-term momentum so you can live…

January 9, 2019

Food

Low carb? Low fat? What the latest dieting studies tell us

If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among…

January 8, 2019

Food

The secret to crisp, fast and gluten-free vegetarian pizza? Chickpea flour

Pesto Socca Pizza.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Take the Pesto Socca Pizza I came across recently in “The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook,” a…

January 2, 2019

Food

Turn flank steak into juicy gyros

Flank Steak Gyros With Quick-Pickled CarrotsTom McCorkle and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post Exhibit A: These steak gyros, juicy and slathered with…

December 31, 2018

Food

Snack drawers and other ways to teach kids to eat in moderation

1. Teach them to recognize hunger cues. Children won’t be able to recognize how much they should eat at snack…

December 26, 2018

Food

How much do our diets influence our brain activity?

we eat can affect our mental health and the way we think

December 26, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Relieve heartburn naturally

The pain associated with these conditions can be so excruciating it can be mistaken for a heart attack. Taking over-the-counter…

December 26, 2018

Food

These tapas meatballs make great party nibbles

Tapas-Style Turkey Meatballs.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Their mini size makes them a toothpick-friendly party food – one that is enthusiastically embraced…

December 22, 2018

Food

The one cooking technique that won’t steer you wrong

Steaming has long been considered a healthful way to cook. Steamed vegetables retain more of their nutrients and unique flavor,…

December 17, 2018

Food

Harness the power of garlic in your everyday cooking

Perhaps the MVP of the culinary featherweights is garlic. Easy to buy, easy to store and easy to incorporate into…

December 16, 2018

Local News

Durango Food Bank holds donation drive at Walmart

Organizers collect more than 4,200 pounds of nonperishable food

December 16, 2018