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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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Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings with Organic Tequila: Tips, Cocktails, and Cheer

(BPT) - The holiday season is the perfect time to create lasting memories with family and friends, whether at an intimate dinner or a lively gathering. One of the simplest ways to impress your guests …

Ready, Set, Entertain! 5 Must-Have Tools for Holiday Hosting

(BPT) - From big brunches to cozy dinners, get ready for holiday gatherings with kitchen tools that will delight your guests and make hosting easier. Here are five products that will elevate your …

5 easy tips for hosting a festive holiday brunch

(BPT) - The holidays are all about bringing friends and family together, and there's no better way to enjoy company than with a festive holiday brunch. With a bit of planning and some creative …
Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with a Better-for-You Swap
(Culinary.net) Baking doesn't have to be hard when you make simple swaps and use ingredients that keep things easy.
Perfect Homemade Holiday Decor with a Pop
(Culinary.net) These Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats and Cranberry Popcorn Balls join forces for a dashingly decorative and delicious dessert that show off your festive side.
7 delicious ways to add fruits and vegetables to your holiday feast
(BPT) - Holiday gatherings are all about friends, family, and fabulous food — and adding more fruits and veggies to the mix can be a great way to keep the party delicious and nutritious. Only 1 …
Transform Holiday Leftovers into Vibrant, Flavorful Meals
(Family Features) Reinvent your holiday extras through fresh takes on classic dishes like this comforting Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie or spicy Leftover Turkey Carnitas Tacos.
Tips to help prevent holiday kitchen fires (and what to do if you have one)
(BPT) - The holidays are just around the corner and for many people, that means big plans. It's about traditional family recipes, new favorite dishes and your loved ones gathered around the table …
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Harvest Sides for Your Holiday Feast

(Family Features) Don't let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes.

Pop Your Way to a Cozy Holiday Party

(Family Features) Holiday celebrations tend to bring out everyone's best and brightest, and this year you can pair the sparkle and magic of the season with the heartwarming comfort of cozy foods like these Festive Popcorn Trees.

Elevated Holiday Entertaining: Fresh sips and apps to celebrate the season

(Family Features) For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful seasonal spread.

Make your holiday meals pop with pomegranates

(BPT) - Are you planning your menu for an upcoming holiday dinner? There are so many recipes to choose from when deciding on the main dish, sides and desserts.This year, make your holiday dinner pop …

Dark Sweet Cherries Are Key to Secretly Healthy Holiday Sides

(BPT) - The holiday season is here, and that means celebrations and gatherings are in the works. And where celebrations and gatherings are found, so are indulgent dishes to complement and enhance the …

Fall into Cafécore: Your Guide to a Home Café Setup

(BPT) - Feeling nostalgic for the ambiance of neighborhood coffee shops before takeout and apps became the norm? You're not alone. In early 2024, Pinterest predicted a trend called Cafécore, …
4 cookbooks to inspire your holiday meals
(BPT) - Cooking is so much more than just heating up something for dinner. It's about feeding your family, gathering in the kitchen while sauces are simmering and talking about the day, and showing …
A culinary trip through Italy: 5 delicious destinations
(BPT) - Dreaming about a trip to Italy? Italy is a magical, mystical blend of timeless history and artistic masterpieces, scenery that will take your breath away, warm, friendly people who will make …
Wegovy diet plan: What foods to eat and avoid while taking semaglutide
Ro details dietary choices that may help Wegovy's capacity to regulate appetite and foster a healthier weight as well as potentially alleviate some of the drug's common side effects.
How to design your holidays with love of nature
(BPT) - Do you love everything about the natural world, from the colors and textures to the smells and sounds? Have you considered incorporating your love of nature more in your home design, …
3 ways you can help tackle food insecurity this holiday season
(BPT) - While some people are pulling out their favorite family recipes this holiday season, millions of others are wondering where they will get their next meal. More than 44 million people, …

Anheuser-Busch Celebrates American Growers

America’s farmers grow top ingredients to the cheers of beer drinkers.

(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. That is why Anheuser-Busch …

'Appy' Holidays! 7 Festive Tips for the Season

(BPT) - What do you enjoy most during the Holly Days? If you answered "festive eats" you're not alone! Food brings people together and adds good cheer all around when you get to spend extra time with …

Add Fresh Grape Flavor to Holiday Festivities

(Culinary.net) This Lemony Grapes and Greens Salad offers an easy, impressive dish. 

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(BPT) - With the holiday season quickly approaching, entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful. Start gatherings with easy, flavorful appetizers like La Panzanella® Croccantini and …
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