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Veterans’ appreciation dinner set for Nov. 10

Photo courtesy Pagosa Catholic Community
The Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a sit-down veterans’ appreciation dinner on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pope John Paul II Catholic Church at 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. Veterans will be admitted free with a suggested donation of $10 for others.
Photo courtesy Pagosa Catholic Community The Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a sit-down veterans’ appreciation dinner on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the …

18th annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner set for Nov. 17

Photo courtesy St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, along with Loaves and Fishes and Centerpoint Church, will provide the annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Photo courtesy St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, along with Loaves and Fishes and Centerpoint Church, will provide the annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, …
Celebrate Three Sisters at Your Thanksgiving Table with Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership
By Sally High and Rose Chavez | Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP) will host a harvest party on Nov. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners …
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon
This year’s Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator pose for a photo. From left to right are James Jolly, event coordinator Jacque Aragon, Mariah Snarr and Janet Campuzano. The event was part of last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha.
Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon This year’s Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator pose for a photo. From left to right are James Jolly, event coordinator Jacque Aragon, Mariah …
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon
The judges and event coordinator for the margarita competition at last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha smile for a picture. Left to right are Randy Walker, Becky Deitemeyer, event coordinator Jen Lister, Olivia Modern, Chris Pitcher, Nikki Macomber and Melissa Buckley.
Mountain Chile Cha Cha winners announced
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon The judges and event coordinator for the margarita competition at last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha smile for a picture. Left to right are Randy Walker, Becky …
Photo courtesy Leslie Wustrack
Michael Tatum and his grandmother, Cindy Halverson, both gardeners at Pagosa Springs Community Garden, stand with Sally Geren, Pagosa Springs Elementary School administrative assistant.
Pagosa Springs Community Garden to offer accessibility in 2024
Photo courtesy Leslie Wustrack Michael Tatum and his grandmother, Cindy Halverson, both gardeners at Pagosa Springs Community Garden, stand with Sally Geren, Pagosa Springs Elementary School …
Freezing fruits and vegetables made easy
By Ariel Eddings and Robin Young  | PREVIEW Columnists To preserve fruits and vegetables with maximum nutritional value year-round, try freezing them. It’s easy.  And if you’re anything …
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6 Spring Break Feel-Good Essentials

(BPT) - Sunsweet prunes are the feel-good addition to spring break. From fueling your adventures to supporting energy levels throughout the day and helping you recover from fun, prunes are there to …

How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks

The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …

Comedian Craig Robinson Wants You To Microwave Your Cup Noodles

(BPT) - Many ramen fans are asking, “Wasn’t Cup Noodles always microwavable?” Recently, noodle fans nationwide were shocked to hear that they had been cooking their favorite meal …
5 Delicious Ways to Revamp Your Routine with Oats
(BPT) - Do you want to add more variety and nutrition to your meal planning? Consider incorporating Quaker Oats into your diet! While oats are typically associated with breakfast, they're a versatile …
A Creamy Pasta Delight Perfect for Dining Outdoors
(Culinary.net) Dining al fresco brings added freshness to favorite foods, and taking your next meal to the patio can be a fun, delicious way to soak in some vitamin D.
Master Hosting Duties with Sweet, Simple Snacks
(Culinary.net) Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings without spoiling dinner plans.
Ways to Make Mom's Day Extra Special
(Family Features) Make this year's celebration a true ode to the moms in your life with some extra special touches at breakfast and beyond, including recipes like Bacon-Wrapped Egg Muffins and Cinnamon Muffins.
Try adding these 10 healthiest snacks for weight loss into your daily food plan
Hers rounded up 10 healthy snacks that can help with weight loss goal, based on science.

Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage

Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods. Millions in Korea alone make kimchi. The cultural heritage of these picklers shape not only what they eat every time they crack open a jar …

Best pizza places in 25 major cities

To help you find the best slice of pizza, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza restaurants in 25 major cities using data from Yelp.

Scrumptious Ways to Simplify Springtime Meals: Make weekday dining a breeze with easy, delicious recipes

(Family Features) These Shrimp, Broccoli and Potato Skewers with Lemon and Thyme can let you put a little spring in your weeknight dinners when paired with Easy as 1-2-3 Potato Salad.

Sweeten Your Springtime Salads With Healthy Chilean Grapes
Sweeten Your Springtime Salads With Healthy Chilean Grapes
(NewsUSA) - Spring is here, so it’s time to bid farewell to winter soups and stews, and welcome fresh and festive salads.Take your salads to the next level this spring with the color, flavor, and …
Support the Planet with Sustainable, Plant-Forward Favorites
(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a consumer.
New clinical egg study reveals egg-cellent results
(BPT) - Americans are increasingly aware of the impact of cholesterol on heart health and overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to know which foods will truly have a positive effect. To …
Simple, Convenient Salads to Celebrate Spring
(Family Features) Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural sights and smells of the outdoors to accompany you at the dinner table.
Subway’s New Wraps Elevate Eating on the Go
Subway’s New Wraps Elevate Eating on the Go
(NewsUSA) - Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes summer fun: school is out, shortened Fridays at the office, outdoor adventures, events, travel, and more. Balancing a busy schedule …
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(BPT) - Whether you need groceries for your weekly meal prep, last-minute ingredients for tonight’s dinner or stocking up for upcoming holidays, you can now have your groceries delivered …
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Sweet Solutions to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the table.

Bring Joy Back to Family Meals

(Family Features) While meals savored with loved ones are intended to produce smiles and shared moments, the process of grocery shopping, planning and cooking has become a chore for many families.

3 expert tips to fight the 3 p.m. slump

(BPT) - Do you struggle to stay focused and alert in the afternoon? The 3 p.m. slump is very real and hard to avoid! Many people feel their energy and productivity tank during this time, but …

Into cafécore? It's the new trend for creating the coffee shop vibe at home

(BPT) - You may have heard of "-core" trends that center around a specific niche, like cottagecore (accessorizing your home like a lake house) or balletcore (a style that emphasizes elegance, ballet …