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High Country Baking: Give your Valentine's homemade brownies

2012-02-07T16:18:42-06:002012-02-07T16:18:42-06:00

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Editor's note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn't. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column prese
Cherry whipped cream adds a nice flavor contrast


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Vail Daily column: How to choose more wisely for next relationship

2012-02-06T00:05:00-06:002012-02-06T00:05:00-06:00

Dear Neil: What I'd like to see discussed in your column is an article about how a controlling/abusive person can slowly take you over. The use of manipulation, derogatory comments and wild romantic promises keep you confused and relu
Dear Neil: What I'd like to see discussed in your column is an article



Vail Daily column: Steps to recover from ankle, knee sprains

2012-02-06T00:05:00-06:002012-02-06T00:05:00-06:00

The most frustrating thing on a beautiful day in Vail is to be on the mountain skiing, snowshoeing, or just hiking and suddenly find yourself on the ground in pain grabbing your ankle or knee. The bad new is your day on the mountain i
The most frustrating thing on a beautiful day in Vail is to be on the



Vail Daily column: Suggestions for a more romantic relationship

2012-02-04T00:05:00-06:002012-02-04T00:05:00-06:00

Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series

No adult reading this article is likely to be a novice when it comes to romance. Most of us have been around the block once or twice when it comes to our experiences in an intim
Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series



Biff America: Aching but still kicking ... for now

2012-02-02T13:08:55-06:002012-02-02T13:08:55-06:00

"Well my friends are gone and my hair is gray - I ache in the places where I used to play." - Leonard Cohen.

Those were such appropriate words to come over my headphones at that moment.
It was a frustrating
I've lived a fairly blessed and hedonistic life, but I don’



Who is Better Than You?

2012-02-01T17:46:37-06:002012-02-01T17:46:37-06:00


One of my closest friends is Frank from Staten Island, N.Y. He has a great expression he uses whenever he hears good news about someone or when they experience something positive - he always says, "Yo, who is better than
Positive self-affirmation is so beneficial. Really, positive self-talk



Vail Simply Seasonal column: Lemongrass

2012-01-31T13:19:00-06:002012-01-31T13:19:00-06:00

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Lemongrass. The very word evokes the senses. A field of tall stalks, rustling in a tropical breeze. The fresh scent and taste of lemon. True to its name, lemongrass is a long, reed-like herb which is used in flavoring the cuisines of
This herb is fragrant and refreshing


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High Country Baking: An elegant, easy pear almond galette

2012-01-31T12:58:54-06:002012-01-31T12:58:54-06:00

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A tender crust cradles slices of pear flavored with cinnamon, brown su


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Living with Vitality column: Feeling sluggish? Check your thyroid

2012-01-30T15:38:01-06:002012-01-30T15:38:01-06:00

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The thyroid gland is a two-inch long gland in the neck that has an important job: producing the thyroid hormones that regulate the body's metabolic function (the body's use of energy).
A sluggish thyroid, or hypothyroidi
A sluggish thyroid, or hypothyroidism, is the most common type of thyr


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The Doctors: Smile, it just might save your life

2012-01-30T15:32:56-06:002012-01-30T15:32:56-06:00

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One of the keys to a longer, healthier life just might be your smile. In a recent study of more than 6,000 adults over 50, scientists found that those with sunny dispositions had a significantly reduced risk of stroke. Optimistic peop
One of the keys to a longer, healthier life just might be your smile


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Curious Nature: Splendor, silence of owls

2012-01-28T21:18:19-06:002012-01-28T21:18:19-06:00

"The Wise Owl"
The wise old owl
Sat in an oak.
The more he saw,
The less he spoke.
The less he spoke,
The more he heard.
Why can't we be like
That wise old bird?

Owls seem to be everywhere these days. It m
Curious Nature: Splendor, silence of owls



Vail's Colorful Cooking column: Quick and easy tips for a successful party

2012-01-24T16:08:50-06:002012-01-24T16:08:50-06:00

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A few years ago when Valentine's Day landed on a Saturday night, we hosted a party for 30 of our closest friends and their children. Our budget was really small, we didn't have a lot of time to cook, and I was determined t
These catfish tacos make for a healthy, tasty Super Bowl meal


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Vail Relationships: Periodic repair work required for a good relationship

2012-01-23T14:09:31-06:002012-01-23T14:09:31-06:00

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Oftentimes, people fight about essentially nothing. Take, for instance, the following example of a couple trying to decide which restaurant to go to. She says: "Let's eat Chinese food tonight." He says: "I̵
Oftentimes, people fight about essentially nothing


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Greener Pastures: Where does your food come from?

2012-01-22T00:05:00-06:002012-01-22T00:05:00-06:00

Most of us navigate the grocery store thinking an apple is an apple is an apple and an egg is an egg is an egg. And if there is a super sale on ribs, we usually think, "Lucky us, let's have a barbecue!"
We often don
Find out, and help create food transparency with Real Time Farms



Landscape Logic: Is ice melt safe for your plants?

2012-01-22T00:05:00-06:002012-01-22T00:05:00-06:00

With the winter season comes snow and ice - and often, lots of ice melt.
Most homeowners use ice-melt products to keep walks and drives safe for pedestrians. These products are almost a necessity in Colorado's climate, ye
With the winter season comes snow and ice - and often, lots of i



Grace Notes: 'Jumpin' Jack Flash': Not about politics

2012-01-21T20:27:58-06:002012-01-21T20:27:58-06:00

This column is about the Rolling Stones and my neighbor Larry in his yellow snow slicker. It's not about politics. Really.
The day dawned, and I was filled with focus and good intention. I moved though my paces, spit-spot: brew coffe
Grace Notes: 'Jumpin' Jack Flash': Not about politics



Vail Living Energy column: The year of the water dragon

2012-01-20T12:58:55-06:002012-01-20T12:58:55-06:00

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Monday marks the beginning of the Chinese calendar year this year and is the sign of the water dragon. Each cycle of the Chinese zodiac has a different element, and the water element brings a calming effect to this year of the dragon.
Monday marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year


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Biff America: Praise the Lord and pass the flaming skis

2012-01-19T15:32:34-06:002012-01-19T15:32:34-06:00

Leigh had a new pair of skis made especially for her ... to burn. She might have bought an old thrift-shop pair for less money and less fuss. But a used pair of skis would have had plastic, metal and p-tex in them which, when ign
By paying homage to Ullr the Norse god of snow we are hoping our devot



Vail Simply Seasonal column: Refresh winter meals with tamarind

2012-01-17T16:14:41-06:002012-01-17T16:14:41-06:00

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When mid-winter produce is lackluster, I get inspired to try something new. Cima Executive Chef Michael Mayer offered a Latin-inspired, crunchy cabbage salad dressed with a light tamarind vinaigrette and studded with roasted chicken,
Tart, pungent, yet sweet and with a refreshing citrus-like finish, tam


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Eagle County health: Take control of your weight this year

2012-01-16T13:15:09-06:002012-01-16T13:15:09-06:00

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The New Year is upon us. Many people have made their resolutions, but have not started them yet. One of the top resolutions people make is to lose weight. Most people gain from five to seven pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year's. If
Most people gain from five to seven pounds from Thanksgiving to New Ye


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