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Taste of Durango to kick off summer festival season
This year’s party should have shorter lines, less rowdiness
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Healing Nutrition
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 prediabetes can often be stopped before it becomes diabetes ……
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How many calories are in that pizza? Chain restaurants now have to tell you
Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration listens during a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing in Washington, on March 8.Toya Jordan Sarno/Bloomberg That’s because, as of last…
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Ska to debut Barrel-Aged Beers with Whiskey Sour
Ska Brewing Co. will debut Aged Beers Series on Friday with its Whiskey Sour ale.Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Whiskey Sour was brewed with pilsner malt, red wheat and Belma…
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Steamworks steps up its glass game
Steamworks Brewing Co.’s new glassware is designed to release a beer’s aromas, accommodate a proper head and keep the beer cool.Courtesy of Animas Marketing In addition to the new shape…
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The best dish towels are rarely the most expensive
The best dish towels are rarely the most expensive.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Then I made an impulse purchase at possibly the best/worst place for giving into such purchases: Trader Joe’s.…
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See how three tweaks can transform a quesadilla
Mushroom, Spinach and Goat Cheese Quesadillas.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Consider this a quick, healthfully balanced meal with intercontinental flair. The wealth of vegetables here make all the difference for flavor and…
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Organic reach: Indigenous food sovereignty moves to the web
Digital generation reconnecting with tradition
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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 for Disease Control and Prevention updated its numbers on the…
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NJ creamery concocts pork roll-flavored ice cream for summer
Windy Brow Farms, in Fredon Township, says it has introduced the state’s first “Taylor ham ice cream,” referring to the specific brand of pork roll famous to New Jersey residents.…
Healing Nutrition
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 experiencing some negative consequences as a result, and today’s column…
Food
America’s least-favorite candy is suddenly its most sought after
With reports of candy maker New England Confectionery shutting down, people are hoarding their oldest and most divisive treat: Necco Wafers.Scott Eisen/Bloomberg The chalky candy’s flavors (chocolate, licorice, wintergreen) have…
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A summery corn salad makes this seared salmon shine
Seared Salmon with Corn-Black Bean Salad.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Celery seed is typically called into play for coleslaws and potato salad; here, it adds a bit of a bitter punch…
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Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches
The genetic analysis is being used to bolster investigations and – in some cases – connect the dots between what were once seemingly unrelated illnesses. It also is uncovering previously…
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Why you should always have some bread in your freezer
The best way to freeze bread (figure on a freezer life of about three months) depends a little bit on what you’re dealing with and what you want to do…
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A look at claims of racial bias in U.S. restaurants
Some companies have been accused of systemic racism; others have faced complaints about isolated occurrences. Allegations of discrimination against minorities go back decades and include: Denny’s Denny’s, with more than…
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How to prep and enjoy a mango, the sunniest fruit in the grocery store
In fact, it was not until I bought, oh, a dozen or so for the purposes of this very story that I realized how much I had been missing. Here…
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Cookie Monster’s crumbs of wisdom: ‘Me always make time to follow Me passion’
Then again, there were no signs of resistance. The beloved blue Sesame Street character has a new book, you see, called The Joy of Cookies: Cookie Monster’s Guide to Life…
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La Plata, Montezuma county restaurants finish in Top 10 of USA Today green chile contest
Oscar’s Cafe wins third place, Absolute Bakery fourth
Food
Make this one-pan Spanish Eggs and Potatoes, and you’ll learn how to fry
Spanish Eggs and Potatoes.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Some of those tortillas can take up to an hour, which wouldn’t be very Dinner in Minutes friendly. This version clocks in at…
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Crisped rice treats without the cloying marshmallow? Sweet.
Like the childhood favorite, these are homey squares of crispy rice cereal held together with sweet gooeyness. But here, the sticky, rich coating doesn’t come from melted marshmallows and butter.…
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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 because of a study connected to the incident. The authors…
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Take good care of your kitchen knives, and they will take good care of you
Take good care of your kitchen knives, and they will take good care of you.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post We strongly encourage you to buy a good knife, but if you…
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How to ranch-dress a salad and keep things light
Tender Lettuces with Kefir Ranch Dressing.Jennifer Chase/Washington Post Instead of the typical mayonnaise or sour-cream foundation, this recipe calls for just a little mayo to add body and silkiness to…
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How to choose the right flour for the right baking recipe
How to choose the right flour for the right baking recipe.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post The biggest difference to consider is protein content, which is often referred to in percentages. (Unfortunately,…
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Cantera in downtown Durango pays culinary homage to Mexico in a modern way
Macho’s owner opens restaurant and bar in former Lost Dog location
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Here’s evidence that a great bowl of ramen doesn’t need pork or chicken
Vegan Ramen Bowls.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post For cooks who want to make ramen at home, Chloe Coscarelli’s recipe in her new book Chloe Flavor (Clarkson Potter, 2018), inspired by a bowl…
Local News
Pine River Shares aims to build a food-secure region
Nonprofit encourages residents to produce 10% of their food
Food
Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile
Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile