Food

The secrets to making two of India’s most famous dishes …

the family that invented them

February 14, 2018

Food

“Lady Doritos”? It’s not happening, PepsiCo says

Don’t expect to see “lady Doritos” on store shelves. The company that makes the cheesy chips said Feb. 6 that…

February 13, 2018

Food

A soup with substance? Cashews to the rescue, again.

Creamy Vegan Potato Chowder.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Cashews, of course, are the answer. As I’ve rhetorically asked before, aren’t they always?…

February 11, 2018

Food

Animas Museum to host World War I French 75 party

The French 75 Cocktail was invented during World War I and was allegedly named after a powerful artillery gun.Courtesy of…

February 10, 2018

Food

Seasons in Durango to host annual ‘Burning Down the House’

The 100 Club’s mission is to provide financial assistance to families of law enforcement and firefighters who are seriously injured…

February 10, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Carbohydrates: The good, the bad and the ugly

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a client who hasn’t tried a low-carb diet. However, humans have eaten…

February 7, 2018

Food

Durango chefs offer ideas for Valentine’s Day desserts Recipes are sure to impress that special someone

Durangoans’ DIY recipes will impress that special someone

February 6, 2018

Food

Sweet job: Trio of judges select Vermont’s best maple syrup

Tasting teaspoon after teaspoon of maple syrup samples, after first critiquing the entries for density, clarity and color, a panel…

February 6, 2018

Local News

Native Durangoan will help get fruits and veggies to the plate

Durango Food Recovery Hub also aims to reduce human-bear conflicts during the harvest

February 5, 2018

Food

Once you finally tackle a pomelo, you’ll be so glad you did

Fennel Pomelo Salad with Pistachios.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post If that’s the case, then, like me, you have been missing out. Pomelos…

February 5, 2018

Food

Blue Pepper food truck hopes to spice up Cortez

plan to expand with farmers market

February 3, 2018

Food

Canned hominy equals kitchen harmony

Corn and Hominy Chowder.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Its dried kernels are treated to the same kind of alkaline process that produces…

January 31, 2018

Food

Musical Colonel: Reba McEntire to play KFC chain’s founder

Singer Reba McEntire dons the suit of KFC’s Colonel Sanders. A rotating cast of famous names has portrayed the Colonel…

January 31, 2018

Food

Guido’s sets sights on Durango’s millennial crowd

Guido’s recently began a $1 glass of wine promotion in hoped of attracting a larger millennial crowd. The Italian restaurant…

January 31, 2018

Food

Chef Profile: Jocelyn Skill cooked to travel the world

Her journey to Durango, though, was a long one, leading her around the world and connecting her with the rich…

January 30, 2018

Food

Tide Pod doughnuts are irreverent response to harmful trend

Wake N Bake Donuts in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and Kansas-based Hurts Donut have both made pastries decorated to look…

January 30, 2018

Food

Cheesy jalapeño snacks for the Super Bowl? Score!

Baked Jalapeño Poppers.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post This recipe delivers all that enjoyment, but in a more healthful way than the typical…

January 29, 2018

Local News

Statewide plan sets five-year goal to end hunger

Emphasis on increasing enrollment in federal aid programs

January 28, 2018

Food

Some Korean foods may taste familiar during the Olympics

But within those bites is a story of South Korea’s resilience, pride and adaptability, which fueled its rise from a…

January 24, 2018

Food

James Ranch family hits the road in advance of Harvest Grill expansion

Beginnings After working and traveling for 28 years, Stewart and her husband, Robert, moved back to Durango so their daughter…

January 23, 2018

Food

Smooth is how we like our soup – prep included

Coconut Curry Carrot Soup.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post This recipe applies that method to carrots, using the trifecta of onion, garlic and…

January 23, 2018

Food

These new onions won’t make you cry, but they might make your taste buds sad

Sunions are here to stop your onion-chopping waterworks.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post. As the poet Pablo Neruda wrote in “Ode to the…

January 17, 2018

Food

Brussels sprouts can be the apple of picky eater’s eye

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apple and Sunflower Seeds.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post The accompanying recipe builds on that trusty basic, adding easy…

January 17, 2018

Food

La Michoacana El Oasis paletería opens on north Main

The paletería, or ice cream and snack shop, opened with a New Year’s Eve celebration by wife and husband Yadira…

January 16, 2018