Food

Government to speed tracking of E. coli in meat

WASHINGTON — The government plans to speed up the process for testing E. coli in meat, a move that will help authorities more quickly track the source of the deadly bacteria and hasten recalls. The new Agriculture Department program would be... Full story

Prices go thigh-high as consumers seek dark meat

MINNEAPOLIS — Pat LaFrieda Jr. can't get enough chicken thighs. If his family business featured in the new Food Network series "Meat Men" orders 100 cases of boneless, skinless thighs, his supplier might deliver only 60. That's because consu... Full story

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to expand in Asia

DURANGO — Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. is expanding into Japan. The Durango-based candy company says it has signed a licensing agreement with a partner based in Hong Kong to add dozens of stores in Japan. CEO Frankli... Full story

Police: NM hot dog vendor attacked rival with cart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque hot dog vendor faces a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after police say he rammed his food cart into a competitor. Police say Eric Kilmer used his hot dog cart to run over the legs and fee... Full story

GOP to cut food stamps in deficit-reduction drive

WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as they piece together legislation to cut $261 billion in the coming decade. ... Full story

Are your kids veggie averse? Try mashed carrots

J.M. HIRSCH

Not sure why this recipe never occurred to me before. After all, I live on the front lines of the battle to get kids (in particular, my own) to eat vegetables. And it's usually a losing battle. Until I bumbled my way into this one. I was makin... Full story

Miss your Valentine deadline? There's still time to recover

Valentine's Day is days away, but are you feeling the love or are you just feeling the pressure? If you've let the weeks get by without careful attention to the special plans that could make or break your night, we've got some options to put your min... Full story

Food magic for Valentine's dinner

Move over Ferran Adrià, who brought molecular gastronomy to the culinary forefront at his former elBulli restaurant in Spain. Enter Greg Barnhill, the executive chef at Charles Court at The Broadmoor, who will be showing off some of his mo... Full story

GO! DINING REVIEW: Pegasus hasn't yet taken flight

At more than 8,400 feet above sea level, Woodland Park is known as the city above the clouds, which makes it a fitting home for Pegasus Mediterranean Café, named after the winged horse of Greek mythology. While it doesn’t rise to the ... Full story

Coquette's Bistro and Bakery offering Valentine's Day Special

Sharing something special with a special someone this Valentine's Day? Coquette's Bistro and Bakery invites you to indulge. Their menu for the day includes:  Rosemary roasted lamb crepe with caramelized fennel, tomato, mushroom in ... Full story

Cimarron Street diner gets a new look

Steve Beisel, a local businessman who owns the Diner at 132 W. Cimarron St., has freshened up the little eatery with a coat of paint, a new sign and some parking places in the front. He hopes to lure a renter for the business. "I'd like to rent... Full story

Chef shuffle between Conscious Table, Craftwood Inn

TERESA FARNEY

Ben Hoffer, who was the executive chef at The Craftwood Inn, has left the kitchen. No sooner had he turned in his notice than Dave Cotrill, a chef and partner at Conscious Table, accepted Hoffer's vacated position. "We're talking about bring ba... Full story

First lady promotes healthy food in California

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday said the campaign to bring healthy food to all Americans is happening neighborhood by neighborhood. Standing in a vacant Southern California store set to be refurbished and reopen... Full story

GO! DINING REVIEW: Everything Fajita aims for the middle

Finding great, small neighborhood restaurants is a wonderful experience and is the goal of every food lover on the prowl for new eats. On this particular hunt to small, neighborhood Everything Fajita in Rockrimmon, however, I came home with no not... Full story

Pre-prohibition, Repeal Day celebrated

TERESA FARNEY

Repeal Day is Monday, when the law prohibiting booze was lifted and cocktails were hoisted to celebrate. Barman Nate Windham at The Blue Star, 16435 S. Tejon St., is celebrating with four pre-prohibition cocktails along with traditional canapes and ... Full story

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