Lifestyle

Watermelon Bellini

Servings: 2 Ingredients: ¾ cup watermelon chunks 1/3 cup frozen peach chunks ½ ounce lemon juice 6 ounces prosecco sparkling…

July 2, 2013

Food

Chill out: the ’80s classic summer drink is back

AP recipe developer Alison Ladman offers some fresh takes on the ’80s classic wine cooler, including Watermelon Bellinis, front, and…

July 2, 2013

Family

Indianapolis one of best U.S. cities for happy marriages

You’ll have to jet off to some other city to find that marital nonsense. In Indianapolis, couples are living in…

June 29, 2013

Family

Obama to girls in Senegal: You are role models

First lady Michelle Obama and Senegal’s first lady Marieme Faye Sall watch students dance during their visit the all-girls Martin…

June 29, 2013

Religion

Mormon missionaries at record high

Lowered age requirement boosts numbers

June 28, 2013

Religion

Gay-marriage rulings divide religious leaders

But the traditional religious opponents of gay marriage remained steadfastly against the rulings, condemning them as far reaching and inconsistent…

June 28, 2013

Food

Old liquor finds new life in Ghana cocktail scene

Waitress Habiba carries cocktails made with the local spirit akpeteshie to clients at The Republic bar in Accra, Ghana. The…

June 25, 2013

Food

How about a coconut, berry no-bake pie for July Fourth?

A Raspberry Coconut Icebox Pie is a cool treat that requires no baking.Matthew Mead/Associated Press All of which is why…

June 25, 2013

Food

Cucumber-Corn Salsa

Yield: Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 2 ears of corn, husks and silk removed 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped…

June 25, 2013

Food

A trio of summer salsas, no tomatoes necessary

Experiment with your favorite fruits and herbs in these three fresh alternatives to tomato salsa from a jar: (clockwise from…

June 25, 2013

Food

Starbucks raises its prices

The Seattle-based coffee company raised its prices on average by 1 percent nationally Tuesday. But it said the price for…

June 25, 2013

Food

Freshly squeezed lemonade is dressed in patriotic colors

Not only is this Fourth of July lemonade patriotic, its also healthy.Matthew Mead/Associated Press True, juicing the lemons can be…

June 25, 2013

Food

Apple-Pepper Salsa

Yield: Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 1 large crisp-tart apple (such as Fuji or Gala), cored and chopped 2 bell peppers…

June 25, 2013

Food

Grain-Free Multiseed Crackers

Ingredients: 2½ cups blanched almond flour ¼ cup pine nuts, chopped ½ cup pumpkin seeds, chopped ¼ cup sesame seeds…

June 25, 2013

Food

Don’t go it alone

Durango entrepreneurs cater to a gluten-free clientele

June 25, 2013

Family

New book explores the not-so-lonely only child

Lauren Sandler, here with her husband, Justin Lane, and daughter Dahlia Lane, explores the myths and misconceptions about only chi;dren…

June 22, 2013

Family

Parents split on monitoring their kids’ Internet use

A new study from the Digital Future Project finds a divide in parental approaches to Internet supervision. Seventy percent of…

June 22, 2013

Southwest Life

Yes, it’s enchanting

History, landscape, art echo across New Mexico

June 22, 2013

Religion

Christ in Youth brings 1,200 to Fort Lewis

Filmmaker and comedian Dave Hunter hosts the Christ in Youth morning rally Friday in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College.…

June 21, 2013

Religion

Tennessee churches offering free legal assistance

Faith-based initiative aids low-income people

June 21, 2013

Food

Italy protests Vienna eatery making fun of mafia’s dead

The foreign ministry said Saturday that Italy’s charge d’affaires in Vienna “intervened to sensitize” local authorities, including the city of…

June 18, 2013

Food

Better than bulgur? Quinoa takes turn in tabbouleh

Quinoa is a healthier substitute for the bulgur wheat traditionally used to make this Middle Eastern salad.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So…

June 18, 2013

Food

NYC to test compost program

Residents may be required to recycle leftover food scraps

June 18, 2013

Food

Wineries come out in support of gay marriage

Portions of profits given to advocacy organizations

June 18, 2013