Lifestyle

Americans are increasingly hungry for hipster foods

Chef Dominique Ansel makes Cronuts, a croissant-donut hybrid, at the Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York. The pastry chef introduced…

September 24, 2013

Family

French Senate: Ban child beauty pageants

Oceane Scharre, 10, left, was selected Mini Miss France in 2011. She sits with Miss France 2011 Mathilde Florin.Mini Miss…

September 21, 2013

Southwest Life

Pet rescues key part of plan for Colorado flood evacuations

Cortney Perez of Lyons took shelter at LifeBridge Church in Longmont with her dog and birds.Cliff Grassmick/The Daily Camera In…

September 21, 2013

Southwest Life

Connecting across continents

Exchange benefits trail bosses in Colorado and Mozambique

September 21, 2013

Family

Parents often neglect to properly buckle children

The survey by the child advocacy group Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors Foundation finds that more than one-fifth of…

September 21, 2013

Southwest Life

Hikers recount surviving Longs Peak storm

Thirty-two-year-old Connie Yang and 33-year-old Suzanne Turell, both of York, Maine, say they took advantage of a break in the…

September 21, 2013

Religion

Pope calls to comfort the faithful

Pontiff picks up phone, worries the Vatican

September 20, 2013

Religion

Pope blasts abortion after decrying rules

He’s putting focus on mercy and love

September 20, 2013

Food

A treat for the pastry-impaired

Baked apples and apricots with French toast crust can be served as a dessert or for weekend brunch.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

September 17, 2013

Food

USDA to let Hawaii ship avocados to mainland U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing its rules for Hawaii growers to allow them to ship Sharwil avocados to…

September 17, 2013

Food

A hearty, have-it-your-way squash bisque

Using that blend of versatility and comfort as our inspiration, we created a fast and easy squash bisque that becomes…

September 17, 2013

Food

Vintners rediscover nectar of gods

Ancient mead re-emerges as trendy brew

September 17, 2013

Food

Wanted: Men to talk turkey for Butterball call center

Hotline not just for women anymore

September 17, 2013

Food

Village north of NYC has deal for the right chef

Andrea Lowenthal of Catskill, N.Y., is offering a year of free rent on this vacant restaurant space on Main Street…

September 17, 2013

Food

The skinny on fat

it really be good for you?

September 17, 2013

Family

Okla. custody dispute compared to S.C. case

In both cases, a South Carolina couple has attempted to adopt a tribal member born in Oklahoma and placed up…

September 14, 2013

Religion

Smith papers reveal Mormons’ early years

volume includes founder’s revelations, letters, sermons

September 13, 2013

Religion

Ex-NFL QB to speak at Mormon conference about gays

The 32nd annual Affirmation International Conference began Friday and runs through Sunday. Affirmation President Randall Hacker says he’s expecting about…

September 13, 2013

Religion

Durango workshop to focus on chanting

Markus Sieber and Angelika Baumbach will teach how to combine Kundalini yoga, breathing and the sound resonance of chants for…

September 13, 2013

Food

Former Greenbrier chef stars in ‘Recipe Rehab’

Lewisburg, W. Va., resident and professional chef Richard Rosendale, left, films an episode of “Recipe Rehab” with host Evette Rios,…

September 10, 2013

Food

Tofu: Not just for vegans

For this spicy peanut noodle salad, be sure to use tofu that is already smoked and baked.Matthew Mead/Associated Press That…

September 10, 2013

Food

An easy grilled chicken you’ll go bananas over

The trick to moist, tender chicken kebabs is to brine the chicken before grilling.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But a friend recently…

September 10, 2013

Food

El Patio serves New Mexican cool in Albuquerque

Customers dine at El Patio de Albuquerque, a longtime, unpretentious eatery near Albuquerque’s University of New Mexico campus.Russell Contreras/Associated Press…

September 10, 2013

Food

Dandelion

Uses: Can be ground into pesto or blended and strained for lemonade or juice. Tender greens are good in salads.…

September 10, 2013