Author – The Durango Herald

Natural Grocers completes remodel

If you’re tired of stepping over boxes and around construction workers at Natural Grocers, you can shop in peace – the expansion is finished. The Colorado natural foods chain adde...

DATE: May 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

The best of times?

Durango’s restaurants and food businesses defy expectations

DATE: May 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Wine fest a success

Neither rain nor snow nor sleet can keep Durangoans from a good party, and the Durango Wine Experience proved it. People braved the elements to attend the festival’s grand tasting...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

Wines of the times

Durango festival reflects trend toward sustainable viticulture

DATE: Apr 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Skip the grill and try these sauteed lamb chops

Lamb chops don’t always have to be grilled. If you want a fast, savory dinner, try this recipe for thin lamb chops sautéed in a parmesan batter by the fabulous Italian chef Marcella Hazan. T...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

Kind Snacks are a healthy pick-me-up

It’s rare that you find a company that bases its advertising on what’s not in its product rather than what is, but Kind Snacks does just that. On the front label of its tasty litt...

DATE: Apr 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

Lamb is delicious, but is it good for you?

Lamb may have a delicate flavor, but it packs a nutritional punch. A 3.5 ounce lamb chop clocks in at 213 calories, 9 grams of fat (3 saturated), and 28 grams of protein. That com...

DATE: Apr 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

A true Easter treat

Christians celebrate the season with a Colorado delicacy

DATE: Apr 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Ladies’ night

Durango’s best places to gather with girlfriends

DATE: Apr 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Such sweet sorrow!

Enjoy citrus fruits now, as the season nears its end

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Sneaky sources of hidden dairy

If you thought gluten is in everything, you’re right. But here’s the bad news – dairy is, too. So, if you’re allergic to milk and its by-products, or merely intolerant, it’s wise ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner

Allergy or intolerance – which is it?

Drinking milk can give your system fits, everything from gas to nausea to diarrhea. But that doesn’t mean you’re allergic to dairy. While the symptoms may seem like a typical food...

DATE: Mar 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culinary Corner