Lifestyle

Chinese mark New Year with many flavors

To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, Chinese people light candles and eat traditional foods that symbolize health and prosperity,…

January 14, 2014

Food

A world of noodles

Durango restaurants ward off winter’s chill with recipes from many nations

January 14, 2014

Food

Study finds food industry cuts 6.4 trillion calories

The study sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that between 2007 and 2012, the food industry cut an…

January 14, 2014

Southwest Life

At former Colorado Springs hospital, the walls do talk

Thousands of notes to God, surgeons and dead family members, scribbled on scraps of paper and then slid into the…

January 11, 2014

Family

Shotgun weddings are fading as cohabitation on the rise

CORRECTS LOCATION TO AUSTIN, TEXAS – This photo taken Dec. 20, 2013 shows Amanda Leigh Pulte, left, and Matthew Gage,…

January 11, 2014

Religion

Church signs get hip with quips

But, sometimes, humor to lure worshippers can cross the line

January 3, 2014

Religion

Pope warns of poorly trained priests

Pope Francis talks with Jesuit leader Rev. Adolfo Nicolas before celebrating Mass with Jesuits on Friday in Rome.Riccardo De Luca/Associated…

January 3, 2014

Religion

Pope stresses strength, courage, hope in 2014

Pope Francis kisses the Holy Book as he celebrates Mass on New Year’s Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the…

January 3, 2014

Family

Tablets a hit with kids, but experts worry

Adam Cohen watches as his son Marc, 5, uses a tablet at their home in New York. Tablets of all…

December 28, 2013

Family

What happens when parents don’t like to play?

“When we played Monopoly, we were the worst. We actually applauded each other if you could steal money out of…

December 28, 2013

Religion

Defrocked Methodist minister receives job offer in Calif.

The defrocked pastor, the Rev. Frank Schaefer, who led a congregation in Lebanon, Pa., was stripped of his clerical credentials…

December 27, 2013

Religion

The race of Jesus: Unknown, yet powerful

2013, the debate was amplified, stirring controversy, emotions

December 27, 2013

Food

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 quart grape tomatoes, halved 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar glaze 1 tablespoon horseradish…

December 24, 2013

Food

Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Servings: 8 Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2/3 cup pineapple salsa, strained 2 tablespoons chopped cherry peppers Soft lettuce…

December 24, 2013

Food

Ditch a formal dinner for apps

These easy appetizers – Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Elvis Phyllo Cups – are a funky substitute…

December 24, 2013

Food

Elvis Phyllo Cups

Start to finish: 10 minutes Yield: Makes 15 cups Ingredients: 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1…

December 24, 2013

Food

Ringing in 2014

Durangoans celebrate the New Year with traditional foods from many cultures

December 24, 2013

Food

Bidding adieu to Charlie Trotter and trans fats

Deen’s meltdown atop a list of food foibles

December 24, 2013

Food

The great pumpkin

Delicious and decorative, it’s not just for dessert

October 29, 2013

Food

Pumpkin Soup with Ginger

Ingredients: 2 pounds pumpkin 6 inch piece of ginger 2 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 carrot peeled and…

October 29, 2013

Food

Keep nutrition in mind for holiday food donations

Howard Lundgren volunteers at the Matthew’s Crossings food bank in Chandler, Ariz., where they are trying to educate donors to…

October 29, 2013

Food

Roast Pumpkin with Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 15-inch baguette, cut into ½-inch slices 1 7-pound orange pumpkin Salt 1½ cups heavy cream 1 cup chicken…

October 29, 2013

Food

Pumpkin Cake Roll

¼ cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) ¾ cup flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½…

October 29, 2013

Food

Enter to win a freezer packed with local foods

That’s all that you’ll have to do if you’re one of two lucky winners who win a recycled freezer chock-full…

October 29, 2013