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Stuffing Waffles with Fried Eggs & Gravy

A stack of waffles topped with a fried egg and drizzled with sauce, served on a plate with a fork beside it.

We spend months planning, weeks meal prepping, and sometimes days working in the kitchen to produce a Thanksgiving meal. Fortunately, the feast is almost always guaranteed to have leftovers. But by Cyber Monday, the turkey and stuffing have lost their appeal, and we can’t stomach the idea of another bite. As beloved as the holiday […]

Preserving San Juan County

A dimly lit prison cell with metal bars, a toilet, and a small sink. Light enters through a barred window.

Located at the north end of town on Greene Street in Silverton is the San Juan County Historical Museum Complex. There’s a lot to discover here — a historic jail, an archives building, and the Mining Heritage Center Museum. WHO KNEW JAIL WAS SO SOPHISTICATED IN 1902? In the 1800s, the roaring mining town of […]

Consumer Guide to Stovetops

A frying pan with pieces of food being cooked on an electric stove, with one burner glowing red and a wooden spoon placed inside the pan.

Q: I’m considering a new stovetop. Can you explain the different options available? A: I have found that most people who enjoy cooking have pretty strong opinions about their preferred fuel choice: gas or electric. Induction is growing in popularity as a newer option for home stovetops. According to a study completed by Electric Power […]

Doing Everything in its Power to Prevent Wildfires

Burnt forest landscape with tall, charred trees under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, sparse yellow leaves are visible among dry branches.

How one local co-op takes care of its members before, during, and after a blaze Fire is a natural part of healthy ecosystems across Colorado, but an increase in frequency, duration, and severity over recent years has scoured the state with major wildfires. The threat of fire is significantly higher in the wildland-urban interface where […]

Leftover Turkey Tamale Pie

A skillet of cheesy nachos topped with guacamole, diced onions, tomatoes, lime wedges, and pomegranate seeds, with a spoon nearby on a dark surface.

Ingredients for the polenta 3 cups water 1 cup quick-cooking polenta 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste   Ingredients for the turkey 2 tbsp ground chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground paprika 2 tsp garlic […]