Durango and Around

10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local

Image:Summary:Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. “Think globally, act locally” is not just for bumper stickers anymore. This United States-esque slogan has become even more important when it comes to thinking about where your next meal should come from. After all, aren’t we supposed to be a bunch of independent counties, making up independent...

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Croque Monsieur

Image:Summary:This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. ” As Printed in the Denver Post This French hot sandwich is made of bread, ham, cheese and béchamel sauce. This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. The Croque Madame variation has a sunnyside-up egg on top. Serves 2. Ingredients: Béchamel sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter...

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Miso Broiled Black Cod “Saikyo-Yaki”

Image:Summary:This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango “As Printed in the Denver Post This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango, and one that is easy to make at home. The ingredients can be found in Asian specialty stores or some supermarkets. Sal- mon, yellowtail, sea bass, or cod are good substitutes. Verduzco says the sweetness of miso against the richness of...

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Aunt Lydia’s Meat Loaf

Image:   Summary: From Ken & Sue’s as printed in the Denver post ” This recipe adapted from Ken & Sue’s in Durango comes from Sue Fusco’s 90-year-old aunt, who lives in Coral Gables, Fla. Serves 8-10. Ingredients 1 pound ground pork sausage 2 pounds ground top round beef 1 cup half and half 3 eggs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste...

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High Altitude Culinary Heaven

Image:Summary:The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. “For more information contact:                                      ...

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Arts in Durango: A Jewel in the Southwest

Image:Summary:The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in the county. ” Durango, Colo. – Known for outdoor adventures and high altitude thrills, Durango, Colorado has found its niche in the art world.  The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in...

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations

The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations National Trust for Historic Preservation taps Durango for 2007 honor   DURANGO, Colo. – The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country’s...

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