Food
Strength in Well-being
Forget counting calories: The real secret to sustainable weight loss
The calorie myth The idea that weight loss is simply about calories in versus calories out is one of the most persistent myths in nutrition. Yes, calories matter. But the…
Food
Heady odors and sensory overload as 5,200 cheeses compete for the World Cheese Awards
Members of the jury analyze and taste cheeses from different countries, during the 37th World Cheese Awards, at the Festhalle in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Anthony Anex/Keystone…
Food
Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer
Groceries lay on a counter before being sorted for storage in the pantry or refrigerator Oct. 25, 2025 in Falgstaff, Ariz. (Cheyanne Mumphery/Associated Press) There are several methods to store…
Associated Press
Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
Ryan Sprankle, right, owner of the family-run grocery store Sprankle's Neighborhood Market, helps Timothy A. Mohney choose a turkey at the store Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Kittanning, Pa. (AP…
Food
High in Peru’s Andes, villagers carry out centuries-old work of collecting salt
Uriel inspects one of his family’s salt ponds at Salineras de Maras, Maras salt mines, in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, Peru on Aug. 31, 2025. (Alie Skowronski/Associated Press) “Today…
Food
Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading
A grocery store employee stocks poultry at a grocery store in Baltimore on Oct. 30, 2025. (Stephanie Scarbrough/Associated Press) President Donald Trump claimed last week that costs for the Thanksgiving…
Healing Nutrition
Your winter metabolism
Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn But one question remains: Does your body truly need more comfort food this time of year, or just more warmth? It’s true that thermogenesis – the process by…
Food
SNAP has provided grocery help for 60-plus years; here’s how it works
A grocery store employee stocks produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a store in Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Stephanie Scarbrough/Associated…
Food
A new ‘Blue Food’ cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal
From left, the cover of “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” is displayed; and co-authors Barton Seavers, left, and Andrew Zimmern enjoy a bite. “Seafood…
Food
A cheese lover’s cheat sheet to picking the right mozzarella for every dish
A variety of mozzarella products are displayed, from left, buffalo mozzarella, made from the milk of water buffalo; three packaged brands of mozzarella; and smaller balls called ovoline. (Katie Workman…
Associated Press
Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain
FILE – Pizza Hut is seen in in Taunton, Mass., on July 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)(AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File) Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum…
Local News
Where can La Plata County residents turn if SNAP benefits disappear?
Local nonprofits prepare for influx in demand for basic food needs
Food
Don’t toss your Halloween pumpkin – bake, compost or feed it to farm animals instead
A child carves a pumpkin on the front porch of her home Oct. 20, 2023, in Auburn, Maine. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP, File) More than 1 billion pounds of…
Food
Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, sushi legend Jiro Ono, right, shows a gift from Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike to celebrate his 100th birthday in front of his restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo…
Local News
Producers at Durango Farmers Market reflect on wild weather season
Saturday shopping venue winds down at TBK Bank
Associated Press
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Hershey's chocolate are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Ghouls, goblins … and gummy…
Local News
Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town
Steve Harris’ endeavor turns into a celebration of food, friendship
Food
Farmers Market: Animas Botanicals grows fresh plants for herbal products
Brittany Osborn’s farm features more than 150 species
Food
How to cook, freeze or pickle plant scraps instead of throwing them away
Newly harvested beets on Long Island, N.Y., on Aug. 17, 2023. Sautéing beet greens with salt, pepper, olive oil and garlic is a great way to get a second side…
Local News
Yellow Carrot to close after 17 years in Durango
Owner plans national hospitality brand in ‘new cities’
Food
Farmers Market: Mesa Lamb & Wool sells both meat and fiber
Its Navajo churro sheep are raised and grazed on Florida Mesa
Strength in Well-being
Why low-fat diets can wreck your metabolism
The truth is, it’s not just about how much you eat. It’s about what you eat. “The Biggest Loser” problem Take a look at the contestants from “The Biggest Loser.”…
Food
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird, mother of world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in New York. Baird founded Support + Feed, which is a nonprofit…
Food
The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars
Pieces of Dubai chocolate bars are displayed in New York on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Katie Workman/Associated Press) It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement…
Local News
Durango Farmers Market will return to Main Avenue next year after positive reception
17th annual Apple Days Festival celebrates Southwest Colorado’s fruit heritage
Associated Press
An old tradition finds new life as Germans flock to forests to collect mushrooms
A basket of mushrooms lies on the ground in a forest in Potsdam, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)(AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — Wolfgang Bivour carefully…
Food
Farmers Market: Aster Valley Farm grows plants native to the Durango area
Tyler Turk and Mak Mason starters are pesticide-free, pollinator-friendly
Food
In the cool of a Portugal night, it’s time to pick the grapes
Foreman Vitor Lucas removes the leaves from a container full of wine grapes during a night harvest at the Herdade da Fonte Santa vineyard near Vimieiro, Portugal, Wednesday, Sept. 17,…
Food
Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land
Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices