Lifestyle

Food

The art of canning

entries are judged on technique, taste and appearance

August 12, 2014

Food

Gin shakes things up with new products

Nontraditional gins such as Citadelle reserve gin, left, an aged gin, and Gin De France G’Vine gin, a grape-based gin,…

August 12, 2014

Food

On the side

Really want to know how to can the summer’s bounty for winter’s dark days? Wendy Rice and the Colorado State…

August 12, 2014

Southwest Life

Mudslide consumed men, their lifetimes of knowledge

Plateau Valley deaths leave many gaps

August 9, 2014

Southwest Life

Lloyd McNeil: A life in the forest caring for the land, serving the people

Such is the legacy of Lloyd McNeil, a forestry technician who worked with the San Juan National Forest for 37…

August 9, 2014

Religion

Some Muslims accept once-taboo causes

Movement embraces interfaith and gay marriages, female imams

August 8, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Registration is open for a five-week beginning meditation class with Maureen Fallon-Cyr, a community Dharma leader at the Durango Dharma…

August 8, 2014

Family

Why some homes are teen hangout houses

A hangout house is often the first spot kids think to gather to work on a school project or binge…

August 8, 2014

Food

We’re all ears as native corn fills farm stands

Our only gripe with it? It’s so good, we tend to forget that fresh corn doesn’t need to be cooked…

August 5, 2014

Food

Corn adds sunny side to salmon dinner omelet

An open-faced corn and zucchini omelet with smoked salmon makes a surprisingly substantial family dinner.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But even perfection…

August 5, 2014

Food

Step off beaten path for Mexican food in Salt Lake

For those willing to venture a short distance from downtown Salt Lake City, Chunga’s offers authentic Mexican food including the…

August 5, 2014

Food

Parents prepare for back-to-school lunches

Nutritionist Keith Kantor says packing a healthy lunch starts with what you give your child to drink. “One thing that…

August 5, 2014

Food

On the side

If you liked the Iron Horse Chef competition and you want to support local farms in the Four Corners, sponsoring…

August 5, 2014

Food

Taste under pressure

Horse Chef contestants prepare gourmet 5-course meals in less than an hour

August 5, 2014

Family

S.C. mom’s arrest sparks child care debate

Regina Harrell, 9, holds her dog Roscoe outside her home in North Augusta, S.C. Regina was taken from her home…

August 2, 2014

Religion

Baptisms in horse trough, services after chores

Colorado church catering to life on the range

August 1, 2014

Religion

Religion briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango will host a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 2917 Aspen Drive.…

August 1, 2014

Food

Today’s veganism

Advocates say benefits outweigh complexities of a diet free of animal products

July 29, 2014

Food

Federal appeals court upholds origin labels on meat packages

The meat industry has attempted to block the rules, which went into effect last year, saying they are costly and…

July 29, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’ve been watching each week for the latest bounty of summer to arrive, you were thrilled when Colorado’s finest…

July 29, 2014

Food

Raw Vegan Vanilla Chia Pudding

Ingredients: ½ cup dark or white chia seeds 3 cups coconut water 2 cups cashews, soaked 2 to 4 hours,…

July 29, 2014

Food

Vegan Cashew Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup water 3 tablespoons coconut oil 2 cups onions, chopped ½ cup celery, sliced…

July 29, 2014

Food

Asian ginger-soy dressing kicks up a 3-tomato salad

Chopped peanuts give crunch to a Tomato and Avocado Salad with Gingered Tomato Vinaigrette.Matthew Mead/Associated Press All kinds of tomatoes…

July 29, 2014

Southwest Life

Educating teachers about agriculture

Colorado group plants seeds of knowledge to grow in classroom

July 26, 2014