Lifestyle

Food

Happy hunters

Truffle dogs sniff out pungent fungus prized by foodies

June 30, 2015

Family

I was really awkward to drive my date away – but it only pulled him closer

“I know!” I said. “I should go on this date, and I should just be as awkward as possible, so…

June 29, 2015

Family

What becoming a stay-at-home dad taught me about gender roles

I wanted to write, not spend my good years teaching reluctant freshman where to put a comma in a compound…

June 27, 2015

Family

No one wins in a power struggle with a 3-year-old

A: You are a busy family. A very busy family. And while I know many families are this big, I…

June 27, 2015

Religion

For Muslims, fast key pillar of Ramadan

Daytime abstinence ends with nightly feast during Islam’s holiest month

June 26, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Ron Garst will give a talk called “Science and the Soul” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

June 26, 2015

Family

Children became the strongest argument for same-sex marriage

When she was very young, Jenny Rain couldn’t help but wonder if there was something wrong with her family. There…

June 25, 2015

Family

One woman’s dying wish made another woman a mother

WASHINGTON – In 2010, Linda Rahal’s life included 40-mile bike rides and Ironman training sessions. It included travels around the…

June 25, 2015

Southwest Life

Durango girls learn elements of science at Maker Camp

learn elements of science at Maker Camp

June 24, 2015

Family

New Tinder-inspired apps will help you keep your girlfriend – then dump her

Both apps, launched independently in the past month, claim the right-swipe, left-swipe dating app Tinder as their inspiration. Like Tinder,…

June 23, 2015

Food

Focus on the sangria

others worry about the burgers

June 23, 2015

Food

A classic fried fish sandwich

This versatile and crazy-delicious po’boy fries up on the stovetop in a flash.Matthew Mead/Associated Press As a gentle reminder, we…

June 23, 2015

Food

Turkey burgers can be tasty

Goat cheese and grilled peaches add needed moisture to turkey burgers that tend to be dry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press That’s because…

June 23, 2015

Food

Outside the box

Durango chef’s unconventional education serves him well

June 23, 2015

Food

Grocers: Vt. GMO law could cost $10M in fines a day

Lawsuit seeks to block labeling requirement

June 23, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Mary Ocken will give a talk called “The Inner Journey Home” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

June 19, 2015

Religion

Pope challenges world to clean up filth

Encyclical adds moral imperative to addressing climate change

June 19, 2015

Family

Looking for last-minute gifts for Dad?

A single tie or bow tie can be custom ordered – designed, printed, cut out and sewn – for $45…

June 18, 2015

Southwest Life

Creepy crawlies

frightful, marvelous monsters in our own backyard

June 17, 2015

Family

8 ways to keep your sanity when transitioning to two kids

Thankfully, we are going to the gym, where there’s a first-class child care program that my toddler boy loves. He…

June 16, 2015

Food

Potato salad + deviled eggs = love

For best results, make this potato salad a day ahead, to allow the flavors to marry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press This also…

June 16, 2015

Food

This July 4, ditch the dogs

Bratwurst grinders with apple, cheddar and sauerkraut are a flavorful departure from standard hot dogs.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Let’s start with…

June 16, 2015

Food

Impossible? Vegan cheese tastes like real deal

In fact, Kite Hill’s dairy-free “cheeses” taste so authentic, Whole Foods Markets actually sells them alongside its real deal Parmesans…

June 16, 2015

Food

Food snobs toss good produce

cites fussiness, fear of illness

June 16, 2015