Food Start Rosh Hashanah on a sweet note with tishpishti, an orange-scented semolina cake Syrup-soaked semolina cakes, such as Tishpishti, are common throughout Sephardi, Middle Eastern and North African Jewish cuisine. They are typically… September 16, 2020
Food Local First Harvest Dinners reborn as new Eat Local Month meals will benefit local food industry and nonprofits September 16, 2020
Food Snoop Dogg’s for-the-people label and an exclusive club mark extreme poles of the wine world The first comes from Snoop Dogg, the rapper, who joined the cavalcade of celebrities slapping their names on wine labels… September 12, 2020
Southwest Life Think 2020’s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future Scientists say climate-connected disasters expected to worsen in coming decades September 11, 2020
Southwest Life 6 Western states blast Utah plan to tap Colorado River water Lake Powell is viewed behind Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Ariz. Six states in the U.S. West that rely on… September 9, 2020
Food A platter of crisp, Cajun-spiced fried green tomatoes is a fitting coda to summer Fried Green Tomatoes.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post That’s how I felt about fried green tomatoes. Despite having lived most of… September 9, 2020
Food New Mexico to grocery stores: Stop taxing food on deliveries Marylou Ligier takes a to-go order to a patron at her family’s restaurant and pastry shop Clafoutis on Aug. 24… September 6, 2020
Food Wine-centric novels to pair with a good vintage for pandemic escapism So, turn off your television and radio for a while, pour yourself a glass of your favorite vino and curl… September 6, 2020
Southwest Life History Live! and San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host talk about settlement of the Americas Tune will discuss “recent developments in the settlement of the Americas.” He will review controversial research published over the last… September 4, 2020
Southwest Life Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado foresters say it should still be a good show September 3, 2020
Food The best summer tomato salads use just a few ingredients to generate big flavors You need only salt and fat to turn a perfect tomato into a perfect tomato salad, because tomatoes are a… September 2, 2020
Food As wineries reopen for tastings, expect appointments, pre-poured glasses and plenty of sanitizer Robert Graham and his wife, Janneil Graham, taste wine in 2011 at Afton Mountain Vineyards west of Charlottesville, Virginia.Astrid Riecken/Washington… August 31, 2020
Food How to choose, prep and use all those summer cucumbers My husband’s grandmother tends to keep a bowl of sliced cucumbers in salted water or pickle brine around, and those… August 31, 2020
Southwest Life The ‘Hanging Lake miracle’: Fire spares popular destination Massive Grizzly Creek blaze scorches Glenwood Canyon, spares trail, waterway August 29, 2020
Southwest Life 416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation August 27, 2020
Religion First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces new pastor First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces a new pastor for the congregation. Aleksandr Trbovich began service as pastor Tuesday,… August 27, 2020
Southwest Life Southwestern Water Conservation District opens grant applications Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early to allow SWCD staff members to work with them on any outstanding questions.… August 26, 2020
Food In the quest for a pandemic coping mechanism, I’ve become a cookie monster Granola Cookies.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post I’m not saying these trips were wise. In fact, I’d say they were decidedly dumb.… August 26, 2020
Food Soba noodles, tomatoes, zucchini and bright vinegar make this pasta salad fit for summer The Summer Noodle Salad with Ginger-Garlic Dressing calls for roasting half of the tomatoes and half of the corn and… August 25, 2020
Religion Hispanic Catholics are the future, but priest numbers dismal Throughout the Southwest, where the surge has been dramatic, Roman Catholic leaders are excited by the possibilities – and well… August 24, 2020
Food As the restaurant industry suffers, the James Beard Foundation scraps its prestigious awards until 2022 The James Beard Foundation on Thursday announced that “substantial and sustained upheaval” in the industry prompted its decision. “The Foundation… August 24, 2020
Food Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets. Here’s how to buy and use it. Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Ugly produce, misfit produce, whatever you want to call… August 23, 2020
Southwest Life Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars Participants will learn about the work of fellow fruit enthusiasts. Jude Schuenemeyer with Montezuma Orchard Project will give a presentation… August 22, 2020
Southwest Life Hemp farmers find niche market in CBD Harvest also helps treat owner’s multiple sclerosis August 22, 2020