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Religion

Atheist ‘mega-churches’ take root

media drives movement for those seeking camaraderie

November 15, 2013

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Family Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday because…

November 15, 2013

Food

Mix classic and modern without sacrificing tradition

“Know your audience,” says Jack Bishop, editorial director of America’s Test Kitchen. “The people I know want a pie for…

November 12, 2013

Food

A healthy, Thai take on the Thanksgiving pumpkin desert

The canned pumpkin used in this recipe for Thai Pumpkin Custard retains all of its flavor and nutrients, including carotenoids,…

November 12, 2013

Food

Burger King revives Big Mac copycat

Burger King is bringing back the “Big King” sandwich, a close competitor to McDonald’s Big Mac.Courtesy of Burger King The…

November 12, 2013

Food

Turkey talk

answer your burning (and brining) Thanksgiving questions

November 12, 2013

Southwest Life

Reviving rare motorcycles, classic trucks in Dolores

Mechanic specializes in restoring coveted Vincents

November 9, 2013

Family

Is sharing your bed with baby safe or risky?

Scientific community still debating whether practice is dangerous

November 9, 2013

Religion

Christian adoption effort struggles

Movement faces criticism, some leaders agree

November 8, 2013

Religion

Being Jewish means being funny – no joke

Well, mostly. You know the joke: Two Jews, three opinions … But seriously: A sweeping survey from the Pew Research…

November 8, 2013

Religion

Religion Briefs

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 353 South Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs, announces these Mass schedules: 5 p.m. Saturday…

November 8, 2013

Food

Sriracha shortage panic? There are tons of options

Sriracha lovers had a near miss last week when a judge rejected a Southern California city’s bid to shut down…

November 5, 2013

Food

Do-ahead mashed potatoes can save time and sanity

The potatoes in this recipe for Make-Ahead Light Mashed Potatoes are mashed and cooked without any seasonings or dairy the…

November 5, 2013

Food

Beets, garlic put fresh spin on a Thanksgiving staple

To soften its flavor, the garlic in this recipe for roasted squash and beets is cooked in a long, slow…

November 5, 2013

Food

The baby food dilemma

Guidelines in flux on when to start solids and what to feed

November 5, 2013

Family

Parents still turn to troubled youth ranches

Tierra Blanca Ranch is a facility for troubled youths near Hilsboro, N.M. There are few options for parents with troubled…

November 2, 2013

Religion

Trove of Iraqi Jewish artifacts stirs debate

Ownership of documents is disputed

November 1, 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

Food

Study: Nutrition ratings work

The independent study examining a proprietary gold star system used in Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets suggested it steered shoppers away from…

October 29, 2013