Food

Diet Pepsi drops aspartame over customer concerns

The decision to swap sweeteners comes as Americans keep turning away from popular diet sodas. Rival Coca-Cola said this week…

April 28, 2015

Food

Show Mom some love with a chocolate (and beet) cake

Beets add nutrition – but not flavor – to this chocolate raspberry cake.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Or maybe it’s just the…

April 28, 2015

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On the side

Many of us spent the weekend sampling some of the hundreds of wines available to taste during the Durango Wine…

April 28, 2015

Food

A dynamic duo

Seminar teaches fine art of pairing steak and wine

April 28, 2015

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Feeling peckish for pesto? Don’t limit yourself to basil!

Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian uses almost any herbs or greens to make delicious, versatile pestos such as this one…

April 21, 2015

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Make cocktail bitters at home in 30 minutes

Making your own bitters doesn’t have to be a fussy, complicated process.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Fueled largely by the hard liquor…

April 21, 2015

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A warm chicken curry for a cool, wet spring evening

Buttery roasted potatoes round out this chicken curry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press This weeknight-friendly chicken curry – rich with spices and coconut…

April 21, 2015

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Organic sales increase despite high prices

Consumer interest in the organic label continues to grow – U.S. sales of organic products increased 11 percent last year,…

April 21, 2015

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On the side

One of the best street parties in town will return this week, with the Durango Wine Experience running Thursday through…

April 21, 2015

Food

Salt: Worth its weight?

Studies, experts say a little is OK

April 21, 2015

Food

‘New wave’ of GMOs includes purple tomatoes, healthier oils

Critics call for skepticism, regulation

April 13, 2015

Food

A perfect matcha

Americans whirl, dust and infuse traditional Japanese tea

April 13, 2015

Food

Maryland’s crab may be fraud

A new report shows that nearly 40 percent of the crab cakes purchased at local restaurants last year were prepared…

April 13, 2015

Food

Sugar and corn syrup – is there a difference?

In response to the ubiquity of these very questions, the American Chemical Society put together a short video that walks…

April 13, 2015

Food

Frittatas are the ultimate have-it-your-way dinner weeknight dinner

For the perfect frittata, cook other ingredients first and add eggs and cheese last.Matthew Mead/Associated Press To make multiple variations…

April 13, 2015

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Springing to life

Seasonal produce adds colorful pop to our palates

April 7, 2015

Food

From tree tap to beer tap

brewers embrace maple syrup

April 7, 2015

Food

Use your noodle to shake up the vegetable routine

To shake up the vegetable routine, try Asparagus “Pasta” with Garlicky Bread Crumbs.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post It’s a fun and…

April 7, 2015

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On the side

To show appreciation for the local customers who keep it going through the dreary months, The Palace Restaurant is offering…

April 7, 2015

Food

Homemade saag paneer is an easy, fun project

cheese in your own kitchen? Yup.

April 7, 2015

Food

First lady asks children to step up for healthy lunch challenge

First lady Michelle Obama watches as schoolchildren as prepare lunch at the White House in October. The first lady’s Healthy…

March 31, 2015

Food

Maine legislator looks to cap scallop harvest as fishery prospers

The state’s meaty scallops – harvested by drag boats or fishermen who dive for them in frigid waters – are…

March 31, 2015

Food

Keeping the faith?

balance ancient traditions with modern cuisine

March 31, 2015

Food

On the side

It’s Easter this weekend, and of course everyone needs a chocolate bunny. Carly Snider, owner of Animas Chocolate Co. on…

March 31, 2015