Food

How to build the ultimate cheese board

Sure, you might want to invest in fresh cheese if you’re having friends over, but you can pull together the…

Starbucks: No purchase needed to sit in cafes

Starbucks has announced a new policy that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if…

Panda Beer anyone? Craft beers flow in middle-class China

The 2018 Craft Beer of China Exhibition features breweries like Rasenburg Beer, Myth Monkey Brewing, Lazy Taps, Goose Island and…

Why rice paper and wonton wrappers should be staples in your pantry

Rice paper should be softened briefly in warm water by gliding them a few times through the water, which should…

Drink water to boost your brain function

One of the most common things people tell me is, “I don’t drink enough water!” With up to 70 percent…

Durango School District seeks to stock food pantry

Durango School District 9-R will hold a “Stuff the Bus” events Sunday in the parking lots of south City Market…

Photos: Taste of Durango holds a feast of a fundraiser

Is homegrown food safer? Only if gardeners take precautions

“The odds are better there won’t be any contamination from the things we grow ourselves, but no fresh foods are…

Are you on the path to diabetes?

If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. However, the exciting part is that…

1st death reported in romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak

The death was reported in California, but state and federal health officials did not provide any other details. The Centers…

Busy and stressed? It’s affecting your digestion

If your meals sound more like the latter, then you are not alone. There’s also a good chance you are…

Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches

The genetic analysis is being used to bolster investigations and – in some cases – connect the dots between what…

La Plata, Montezuma county restaurants finish in Top 10 of USA Today green chile contest

Oscar’s Cafe wins third place, Absolute Bakery fourth

Can a chile pepper really cause an ‘incapacitating’ headache?

Media outlets from Today to the New York Times reported on the poor man’s reaction to the superhot pepper solely…

Pine River Shares aims to build a food-secure region

Nonprofit encourages residents to produce 10% of their food

February inspections: Hunan, Thai Cortez, P&D …

Reports on February inspections include grocery, restaurants and a school

5 types of apples, once thought extinct, are rediscovered

The Lewiston Tribune newspaper reported earlier this month that “apple detective” David Benscoter located the trees growing near a butte…

February inspections: Hunan, Thai Cortez, Sonic …

February inspections released

Study shows gap between needs and resources in Montezuma County

than half eligible for government programs sign up

Many La Plata County residents eligible for federal aid aren’t enrolled

Reasons for low sign-ups vary based on programs offered

What’s your risk for heart disease?

Whether or not you have a family history for heart disease, the last thing you want to do is ignore…

Peanut butter helps West African-style stew find the ‘sweet spot’

West African Peanut Stew With Chicken. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Jennifer Chase for The Washington Post.du1-i-syn The stew’s distinctive taste…

“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…

January inspections: Loungin’ Lizard, Chavolito’s, Jack and Janelle’s …

Journal begins publishing results of local restaurant inspections

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…