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Soup kitchen takes big step to offer more fresh produce
Manna greenhouse will provide job training to clients
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Shishito peppers: A summer delicacy available at your farmers market
East Asian peppers pack flavor and can be found locally
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Beyond Meat’s latest plant-based burger is meatier, juicier and a big step closer to beef
Beyond, like its competitor, the Impossible Burger, had previously engineered a burger that “bleeds” – it has beet juice that gives the alternative protein the characteristic pink of a ground…
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Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, harsh winter
Bottom lines hurt by stress of dry year, then heavy snowfall
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Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, heavy winter
Drought year, then heavy winter hurt bottom lines
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What happens to food grocery stores can’t sell?
Durango Food Bank repurposes 300,000 pounds of unmarketable goods
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School’s out, but lunch is still served in Ignacio
Nonprofits relaunch summer lunch program
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Chef Charles Childers encourages teamwork in the kitchen
Nature’s Oasis chef has made a career out of culinary communication
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‘Sell By’ or what? U.S. pushes for clarity on expiration dates
U.S. regulators are again urging food makers to reduce the variety of terms like “best by” and “use by” that cause confusion about when food should be thrown out.Bebeto Matthews/Associated…
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Tailwind Nutrition finds new home
Owners’ desire to stay in Southwest Coloroado kicks off 2-year search
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Food-sharing events to be held for residents of southeastern La Plata County
USDA to deliver free, fresh produce
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Pile strawberries and snap peas atop grilled chicken for a fresh approach to a spring salad
Grilled Chicken Paillards with Sugar Snap Pea and Strawberry Salad.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post It’s a setup that inspires me throughout the year with its enticing and healthful possibilities, which is…
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‘Tortilla movement’ seeks to restore Mexico’s iconic food
As the old tortilla machine roars to life at 5 a.m., a steaming hot mass of lime-treated corn mash is loaded into one end, where it is divided into small…
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Leave no corn tortilla behind: 6 smart ways to use them up
Soup feeling a little thin? No need to go for the flour or cornstarch when tortillas will not only do, they’ll shine.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post There are enough “this not that”…
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Market Profile: Mushroom specialist brings fungus from mountains
Brady Wilson also sells deodorant body spray
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US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which is already available in candy, syrups, oils, drinks, skin patches…
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Yes, you need to wash your produce. Here’s how.
Leeks grow in layers that trap grit. To clean them, trim the top and bottom of the leeks and then cut them vertically in half. Stand them up in a…
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These mini clafoutis are easier than pancakes and taste luxurious
Blueberry-Ginger Mini Clafoutis.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post The simple, eggy batter is on the light and healthful side – made with whole-grain flour, just enough honey for a gentle sweetness, a relatively…
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Eating healthier made easier in Ignacio for those on food assistance
Farmers Fresh connects SNAP recipients to local produce
Food
Ready, set, grill: A guide to outdoor cooking
This guide from The Washington Post and America’s Test Kitchen lays out the basic tools and techniques for success, including some of my favorite food-preparation tips. Chances are, you own…
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Farmers Market: Bee-Orn Apiaries produces certified natural honey
Local beekeepers have kept bees for two decades
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‘Canning’ with glass is a jarring concept
No matter if you’re putting up food for home use or putting up food for sale, the Extension Office can help you develop a can-do attitude.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file But…
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In season now: Microbiome-boosting leafy greens
Arugula, spinach, kale, bok choi, chock-full of cancer-fighters
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Photo: Mmmm, Taste of Durango time
Jonathan Fletcher, executive chef at Alcé restaurant in Dalton Ranch, prepares his take on Turkish kofte at Taste of Durango on Sunday. Alcé features wild game, and Fletcher replaced the…
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Don Vic’s Grocery offers authentic Mexican food
Chile varieties, freshly made tamales and tortillas are a hit
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Durango School District board reviews partial lunch policy after Facebook fundraiser
Miller Middle School employee submitted list of changes
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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 checklist and gather ideas for which foods work best.Cheyenne Cohen/Katie…
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Durango’s farmers markets about to sprout
Changes this season include new vendors and artisans, fewer markets