Food

Easy-breezy: Planning ahead can make your picnic just that

Whether it’s a simple al fresco lunch or a romantic repast for two, a successful picnic takes planning. Make a…

May 14, 2019

Food

Durango’s farmers markets about to sprout

Changes this season include new vendors and artisans, fewer markets

May 8, 2019

Food

How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop its rules

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to propose getting rid of a federal standard for frozen cherry pie, which…

April 30, 2019

Food

Make your mornings glorious with these easy, healthful muffins

Morning Glory Muffins.Tom McCorkle and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post A bite into one reveals a cinnamon-scented, moist, tender crumb that boasts…

April 30, 2019

Food

Food poisoning remains persistent problem, U.S. report finds

This 2004 electron microscope image shows Gram-negative Campylobacter fetus bacteria. As of April 2019, recent illnesses tied to raw turkey,…

April 28, 2019

Local News

Durango Natural Foods looks at revival

meeting addresses increase required equity stake from members

April 28, 2019

Business

Bird’s chicken restaurant to open next week in Durango

Fast-casual eatery to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner

April 24, 2019

Local News

Fundraiser settles lunch debt for Miller students

Employee wants to ban partial-lunch policy

April 19, 2019

Education

Restaurant inspections: Ocean Pearl, Chavolito’s, Livestock Auction

restaurant reports are in

April 11, 2019

Local News

Can Fort Lewis College students bring ‘real food’ to campus menu?

Campaign unlikely to hit goal by 2020

March 15, 2019

Food

Arroz con pollo: the Cuban comfort dish that lifts rice to its full potential

Arroz con Pollo.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Rice is just okay. When it comes to cooking grains at home, I’m of…

March 8, 2019

Food

Advice on salt, hidden in an array of foods, gets specific

A report released March 5 by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ties the recommended limit on sodium…

March 7, 2019

Local News

Once ready to pull plug, Durango Natural Foods shifts focus to revival

due accounts mostly paid; co-op seeks federal grant

March 6, 2019

Local News

February restaurant inspections: Taco Bell, Farm Bistro, Denny’s …

Bell, The Farm Bistro and Denny’s set the bar in February inspections

March 3, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Five immunity boosters to add to your diet

Let’s start with the most well-known superstar, vitamin C, which is a great booster of immune function. Since we don’t…

February 20, 2019

Food

Savory pancakes satisfy, especially when they’re packed with corn, black beans

Chile corn pancakes.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Here, nubby corn kernels, black beans and scallions shore up the pancakes’ heartiness, and…

February 18, 2019

Business

In new space, craft food maker has room to grow

Durango Artisan Foods now on north Main Avenue

February 18, 2019

Food

A new window into the world of Palestinian food

Unknown and untested, Khan nevertheless quickly raised the money she sought, and then some. Three years later, she published “The…

February 13, 2019

Local News

New restaurant regulations go into effect this year

January inspection reports are in

February 12, 2019

Local News

Low-income residents spend thousands at Durango Farmers Market

Nonprofit offers matching funds for food stamps spent on fresh produce

February 10, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Make your chocolate dark … for your health

We are bombarded with chocolate this time of year. Buying chocolate for your sweetie is well … just sweet. But…

February 6, 2019

Food

Poland exported 5,500 pounds of meat from sick cows to EU

Pawel Niemczuk said about 5,500 pounds of the meat was exported to Finland, Hungary, Estonia, Romania, Sweden, France, Spain, Lithuania,…

February 3, 2019

Local News

Stocking food banks with fresh produce helps farmers and the disadvantaged

awards $22,000 to help bring healthier meals to service providers

January 30, 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

Local News

Federal employees seek help from Durango Food Bank

Shutdown could hurt monthly commodities program for the nonprofit

January 18, 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

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