Southwest Lifestyle
Food
Mexican stuffed eggs have healthy, spicy kick
Mexican-Style Stuffed Eggs start with hard-cooked – not hard-boiled – eggs.Matthew Mead/Associated Press As I grew older, I figured out that these seductive little bite-sized appetizers (also called deviled eggs,…
Food
Fast-food restaurants expand breakfast menus
The fast-food chain says the waffle taco, which includes scrambled eggs, sausage and a side of syrup, was the top seller during breakfast hours at the five Southern California restaurants…
Food
Pork with a fresh take on salsa – grilled cherries
Tired of burgers and hot dogs? Try grilling pork tenderloin cutlets with grilled cherry salsa. instead.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And one thing most of us don’t do nearly enough of –…
Health
Study: No link between combat, suicide
Research points to alcohol, mental illness, being male
Health
Dogs used to help sniff out ovarian cancer
Pennsylvania researchers hope to develop new diagnostic tool
Health
Childhood obesity rates decrease in 18 states
Progress, but a long way to go; Colorado kids gained weight
Family
Boys club: Michigan couple welcomes 12th son
The Schwandt boys welcome their youngest brother Tucker home to Rockford, Mich., on Tuesday. Shown from left are Vinny, Tucker, Calvin, Wesley, Luke and Gabe.Chris Clark/The Grand Rapids Press No…
Southwest Life
Camp in a vintage Airstream
A tricked-out Airstream Classic camper that boasts many of the amenities of home – including a flat-screen TV, DVD player and air conditioning – is available for campers this summer…
Religion
Pastors, serpents to star in show
“Snake Salvation” is set to debut Sept. 10 on the National Geographic Channel. The series will feature Andrew Hamblin of Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tenn., and Jamie Coots…
Food
As French idea of restaurant changes, so does law
Estelle Levy sets up loaves of bread in her bakery in Paris. As more French citizens are opting for fast food, lawmakers are considering legislation to protect traditional French cuisine.Remy…
Food
Three fresh takes on humble chicken breast
Here are three easy ways to spice up a basic, boneless chicken breast: From left, a sticky orange-cilantro smothered chicken recipe, a spiced-rubbed chicken breast recipe and a recipe for…
Food
Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breasts
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion…
Food
Miso-Lime Marinated Chicken Strips
Start to finish: 6 to 8 hours (30 minutes active) Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons lime juice Zest of 1 lime 1 teaspoon ground black pepper…
Food
Sticky Orange-Cilantro Smothered Chicken
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 2-inch chunks ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon…
Food
Seasonal tomatoes make delicious cheesy bread
Toasted Parmesan tomato bread is especially delicious when made with fresh, local tomatoes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s a combination with a history for me. When I was a kid, my go-to…
Food
A case for the value menu: It’s not as fattening
Fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s are trumpeting pricier, premium offerings to shed their image as purveyors of greasy junk food and convince customers to spend a…
Health
Study: MERS virus may be deadlier than SAR
Since last September, the World Health Organization has confirmed 90 cases of MERS, the Middle East respiratory syndrome, including 45 deaths. Most cases have been in Saudi Arabia, but the…
Health
Government panel backs lung-cancer screening
For the first time, government advisers are recommending screening for lung cancer, saying certain current and former smokers should get annual scans.Associated Press file photo If it becomes final as…
Health
Sex after heart attack? Doctors asked to advise
Discussions should involve everything from when and how to resume sex, to what position might be best for some conditions or not advised for others, according to a consensus statement…
Health
Scientists: Cancer definition should change
The recommendations, from a working group of the National Cancer Institute, were published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In one example, they say that some…
Family
Minn., R.I. gay couples: ‘We do’ – again?
more states recognize marriage, many considering recelebrations