Food After Aunt Jemima was retired, companies are rethinking Uncle Ben, Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth’s A box of Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix and a bottle of Aunt Jemima Original Syrup. The Aunt… June 21, 2020
Food Intentional leftovers can be a remedy for cooking fatigue Whatever your answer, these days, cooking is pretty much a necessity. And whatever camp you fall into at any given… June 16, 2020
Local News Cortez Farmers Market returns, with coronavirus restrictions event reopens Saturday, with less community gathering June 9, 2020
Local News Pine River Shares launches Victory Garden Campaign kits could help improve food access June 4, 2020
Southwest Life La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce June 4, 2020
Local News Ranchers, lawmakers search for solutions to beef bottleneck Ranchers struggle as COVID-19 closes slaughterhouses June 3, 2020
Food How solo cooks are managing in the pandemic — without resorting to cereal for dinner Frittata Affogata alle Lasagne is a perfect recipe for anyone cooking for just themselves.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Tayari Jones, a novelist… June 3, 2020
Local News Pack the Pantry collects food for local families school service ending this week, 9-R hosts drives to help families in need June 2, 2020
Food Canned tuna goes bold with Mediterranean flavors Mediterranean Tuna Panini.Marvin Joseph/Washington Post I stocked up on tuna as part of my effort to cut down on grocery… May 24, 2020
Food How to make a better bowl of guacamole Reaction was generally harsh and swift. Whether you view the pea guac as an affront, or merely an attempt to… May 20, 2020
Food Dalgona coffee is sweet, milky and pretty. It’s also not for coffee lovers. Dalgona Coffee.Tim Carman/ Washington Post The cause of my shakes is no surprise: My first dalgona coffee, a sweet and… May 3, 2020
Business Tailwind aiding hospitals across the country Endurance powders being donated to help nurses, doctors during long shifts May 3, 2020
Local News Ignacio students take lead on community food bank ‘They’re exercising extraordinary leadership’ May 2, 2020
Healing Nutrition No joke: Healthier can be delicious She always had food on the stove, freshly baked sweets in the oven … and, oh yes, always fresh tortillas… April 29, 2020
Business New Mexico dairy industry drowning in glut of milk Shari, left, and Dane Lambson pull out a curd cutter from a large pot of curdled milk at their home… April 27, 2020
Food How to safely reheat all those leftovers without ruining them But before we get into specifics, here are a few food safety tips from the U.S. Agriculture Department: Don’t let… April 26, 2020
Food How to start regrowing green onions and other vegetables on your windowsill The latest trend to sprout up on social media: images of green onions, presumably purchased at the store, their roots… April 26, 2020
Local News Can reusable grocery bags spread the coronavirus? Durango stores use precautionary policies April 21, 2020
Food Eating in quarantine: How to stretch your groceries and tricks from Durango-area experts on making meals adaptable April 20, 2020
Southwest Life Durango Farmers Market will open, but with a different look Coronavirus also sparks shift in selling methods at local farms April 20, 2020
Business New Mexico program helps struggling farmers, fights hunger A volunteer moves a pallet of food in 2013 at the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque. The food bank distributes… April 19, 2020
Food Here’s how long those condiments in your fridge and pantry are supposed to last Before getting into the specifics of how long these various items will last, here are a few tips: Keep track… April 19, 2020
Business Cheeseburger with a side of toilet paper and dog food: Restaurants add groceries to stay in business Customers line up outside Lulabelle’s in Washington, D.C., to pick up groceries on April 11, part of a national trend… April 16, 2020
Food Why sourdough baking is a non-starter for me right now Sourdough Bread (Due Pane).Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post Even the humble, bubbly starters are cause for photos. I haven’t seen… April 12, 2020
Food Durango Natural Foods Co-op launches curbside pickup offers way to stay safely social distanced while buying local food April 7, 2020
Food Facing devastating losses, small farmers pivot to sell directly to consumers “I’m spending a lot more time behind a computer than I ever have,” says Shannon Varley, who co-owns Strafford Village… April 7, 2020
Southwest Life Mancos seed drive echoes WWII victory gardens Farms, groups launch drive to encourage self-sufficiency April 6, 2020
Food Dry herbs get a bad rap, but they can be flavor powerhouses. Here’s how to use them. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh. If you’re swapping dried for fresh, the guidance varies, often anywhere from a… March 29, 2020
Local News Verdict on Durango school-delivered lunches: ‘I’d have eaten it’ 9-R providing meals for all children in district March 27, 2020