Food

How to break through an artichoke’s armor

Don’t be intimidated by the tough exterior of an artichoke. They’re actually relatively easy to prepare, steam and eat.Matthew Mead/Associated…

October 7, 2014

Food

A very good year

winemakers expect great results from 2014 harvest

October 7, 2014

Food

Michelin Guide knocks Daniel down to 2 stars

For the past three years, the same seven restaurants have held a virtual lock on the organization’s coveted three-star rating:…

October 7, 2014

Food

Canned pumpkin not just for pie

Yes, canned, because that’s how 99 percent of us get our pumpkin. Which is fine except for one thing –…

October 7, 2014

Food

On the side

Local and almost-local breweries earned a fistful of awards at the 2014 Great American Brewery Festival last week for everything…

October 7, 2014

Food

Bulk up all those salads with Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts, which belong to the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale, are both healthy and delicious.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

September 30, 2014

Food

New Ina Garten cookbook details make-ahead meals

The lifestyle maven then did what millions of Americans do in such a pinch: She called the nearest restaurant. “On…

September 30, 2014

Food

Thin is in for grilled zucchini

Grilled zucchini ribbons can add both flavor and visual appeal to many dishes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And we might as well…

September 30, 2014

Food

On the side

Food service workers who need training in food safety may take classes this month at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.…

September 30, 2014

Food

Want a degree in beer?

James Holton, owner of Mountain Town Station Brewing Co. & Restaurant, will help provide students of Central Michigan University’s new…

September 30, 2014

Food

How to break a fast

Jews prepare for Yom Kippur, experts recommend foods to follow abstinence

September 30, 2014

Food

Sauce and beans banish flavorless baked fish

This recipe for Baked Cod in Parsley Sauce will fill you up with extra fiber and protein from the beans…

September 23, 2014

Food

A speedy, kitchen-sink take on pumpkin bread

A few years back, I came up with a recipe for a gingery pumpkin bread that was pretty much everything…

September 23, 2014

Food

Santa Fe puts twist on roadside diner

Diverse menu ranges from casual to gourmet

September 23, 2014

Food

Paula Deen’s new website tells her side of downfall

The former Food Network star has been working on a documentary about herself and her downfall – triggered in 2013…

September 23, 2014

Food

Pizza Hut testing ‘skinny slice’

The tests of the “Skinny Slice” pies began this week at several dozen restaurants in Toledo, Ohio, and West Palm…

September 23, 2014

Food

Don’t fear the fizz

egg whites add froth to classic cocktails

September 23, 2014

Food

The ultimate beer run in Vermont

Heady Topper, an American double IPA brewed by The Alchemist Brewery in Waterbury, Vt., is wildly popular and famously hard-to-get.J.M.…

September 16, 2014

Food

Nutritious chia seeds will leave you feeling full

To prevent an unappealing texture, only add chia seeds to a smoothie at the very end.Matthew Mead/Associated Press That is,…

September 16, 2014

Food

Appetite grows for cheaper, older groceries

The Eversoles’ cheaper jerky was slightly out of date, stamped with “Best Before March 19,” but the couple said they…

September 16, 2014

Food

On the side

Autumn arrives next week and Mother Nature is preparing for the season. Sweet summer fruits like cantaloupes and peaches are…

September 16, 2014

Food

A new brew

Durango support yet another craft brewery?

September 16, 2014

Food

On the side

Manna Soup Kitchen, Durango’s nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry, will get a boost this Friday from a group of…

September 9, 2014

Food

Make any day a picnic

fall weather is perfect for an outdoor feast

September 9, 2014