Food

Durango High School announces on-campus lunch options

Selections from Serious Texas Bar-B-Q, Zia Taqueria, Domino’s Pizza will be available

August 30, 2020

In the quest for a pandemic coping mechanism, I’ve become a cookie monster

Granola Cookies.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post I’m not saying these trips were wise. In fact, I’d say they were decidedly dumb.…

August 26, 2020

Food

Soba noodles, tomatoes, zucchini and bright vinegar make this pasta salad fit for summer

The Summer Noodle Salad with Ginger-Garlic Dressing calls for roasting half of the tomatoes and half of the corn and…

August 25, 2020

Food

As the restaurant industry suffers, the James Beard Foundation scraps its prestigious awards until 2022

The James Beard Foundation on Thursday announced that “substantial and sustained upheaval” in the industry prompted its decision. “The Foundation…

August 24, 2020

Food

Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets. Here’s how to buy and use it.

Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Ugly produce, misfit produce, whatever you want to call…

August 23, 2020

Food

Former Ignacio science teacher makes salsa to send students to Space Camp

Entrepreneur wants to send product into orbit

August 19, 2020

Food

Ore House teams up with Rochester Hotel to provide alternative dining experience

Restaurant waiting indefinitely to reopen its dining room

August 18, 2020

Food

This no-bake coconut cream pie plays it cool with a chocolate cookie crust

No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Be it lemon, chocolate, peanut butter, raspberry, banana or coconut; cheesecake-like or pudding-filled, a…

August 17, 2020

Food

This virtual reality dining experience is trippy – and might be the future of restaurants

The historic setting, where chefs from all over the country come to prepare their finest cuisine, is an unlikely yet…

August 12, 2020

Food

How to choose between food processors and blenders for your cooking projects

How they work Food processors and blenders are similar in that both typically involve a motorized base and a repository…

August 11, 2020

Food

Half ceviche, half shrimp cocktail, this cool, bright dish is thoroughly refreshing

Ceviche-Style Shrimp Cocktail with Green Grapes.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post This recipe is made in the style of ceviche where citrus-marinated seafood…

August 11, 2020

New Mexico

Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems

health crisis has only increased interest in sustainable networks

August 10, 2020

Food

This reliable jam recipe will let you savor the best berries and stone fruit year-round

Because I’ve been making fruit jams for most of my life, I know what the bubbles look like when the…

August 3, 2020

Food

Chef behind revered Houston restaurant fights ‘food apartheid’

“We talk about that stuff all the time in the neighborhood, honestly, because our community is constantly harassed by the…

August 3, 2020

Food

Six ways to cut back on salt – and keep the flavor – when cooking at home

Reducing sodium in your recipes isn’t an impossible endeavor … if you think about it strategically.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post The best…

July 26, 2020

Food

425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

allows family business to reach other parts of La Plata County

July 22, 2020

Food

A classic French dessert gets a savory spin with this bell pepper and zucchini clafoutis

Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Cheddar Clafoutis.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post We used to get pounds of advance-copy cookbooks from publishers at The…

July 20, 2020

Food

A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón and more pantry staples

But now, some are seeking out alternatives to the widely available brand after activists called for a boycott of Goya…

July 20, 2020

Food

Covid-shaped cakes and cupcakes are popping up in fine-dining restaurants, bakeries and home kitchens around the world

Coronavirus cake baked by Classy Girl Cupcakes in Wisconsin.Courtesy of Classy Girl Cupcakes Some on social media were outraged by…

July 20, 2020

Food

Your food scraps deserve another shot. Here’s how to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.

There are many ways to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post But it’s time to give…

July 19, 2020

Southwest Life

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020

Food

Want to add depth to your fruits and vegetables? There’s a ferment for that.

Not convinced? Science is here to explain why fermenting vegetables is not only perfectly safe but also surprisingly easy and…

July 7, 2020

Local News

Mancos Farmers Market in full bloom

Thursday afternoon event now three weeks in

July 6, 2020

Food

Why you should use your toaster oven as more oven, less toaster

As the countertop appliance gets smarter and better, you should really be thinking more about the “oven” part of your…

July 5, 2020

Business

How do you buy local beef?

Misconceptions, confusion surrounds process, Montezuma County rancher says

July 4, 2020

Food

Picnic-ready, classic slaw gets a healthful upgrade – and a flavor boost

New Classic Cole Slaw.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post This is the version that’s on my table so often that making it feels…

June 29, 2020

Local News

Chef Safari has a ‘gift’ for Durango: Eat Zawadi

African cuisine features dishes from across the continent

June 29, 2020

Food

How to turn single-purpose kitchen tools into multiuse gadgets

The bar is set particularly high for items that, at least in theory, are single-purpose – or are billed that…

June 28, 2020

Food

Ice pops are a quintessential summer treat. Here’s how to make your own.

Unlike ice cream, which takes more precision to perfect, ice pops (Popsicle is a trademark we try to avoid using…

June 23, 2020

Food

Greek potato nachos are the snackable, craveable mash-up you’ve been missing

Greek-ish Potato Nachos.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Potato nachos dish up the same fun, crunchy, pile-on-the-goodies, bar-food vibe as typical nachos, but…

June 23, 2020