Food on the Hill: French Onion Soup
This Week’s Recipe:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients
- 6 medium size onions, sliced (rings Preferred)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 Cups White Wine
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 7 Cups beef broth(I prefer 5 cans of Campbell’s consommé plus one box of Swanson’s beef broth –NO SALT)
- 7 Slices Rustic Bread slices or cubes
- 7 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 7 slices Provolone Cheese
- Good Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
Melt butter in a large soup pot, add onions and sauté. When just golden on edges, cover with lid and cook on medium low for about 10 minutes until onions Read More
How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of Winter
How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of WinterLooks like we’ll have this week off. No more threats of a deep freeze. However, Halloween is coming soon, and that means anything goes, including three feet of snow. That was years ago, so maybe now all we have to worry our birds about is Arctic air, especially if the temperature drops below 14 F. If water dribbles down the hose, even a little bit, you’re hosed.
I have a long hose. It runs all the way down the hill, laid out carefully so there are no sneaky hillocks for water to not climb over, all the way down the regulation Read More
Co+op Presents Unique Beer Dinner
CO+OP News:
The Los Alamos Co+op Market, Santa Fe Brewing Co. and Chef Edwin Theodore present a Beer Dinner to satisfy both meat eaters and vegans alike at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The five beer and four course meal features delicious pairings.
Beer Dinner Menu:
- Opening Beer ─ Saison 88
- First course ─ Walnut and Pecan Pate and mystery beer
- Second course ─ Beet and Orange Soup & Santa Fe Pale Ale
- Third course ─ Barley Risotto & Oktoberfest
- Dessert course ─ Chocolate and Avocado Mousse & Java Stout
Tickets are available at the Co+op, and space is limited. This event is $45 for Read More
Community Invited to ‘The Spanish Table: Tapas y Vino’
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos cordially invites the community to its new fall fundraiser: The Spanish Table: Tapas y Vino.
The event, which promises to be lively, informative and fun – is set for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant and will feature five courses with five wine pairings, including dessert.
Included in the fun-filled event is a wine-tasting with professional sommelier Mark Johnson and live and silent wine auctions with Johnson engaging diners with his vast knowledge of wine and food pairings.
Tickets are $60 per person and available Read More
Tour The Area’s Top Open Houses This Weekend!
REAL ESTATE News:
This is the perfect time of year to tour the top open houses scheduled for this weekend throughout the area!
The Los Alamos Daily Post features a weekly section highlighting the open houses throughout Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs and Santa Fe.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this weekly section.
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road!
Click on the Real Estate Section “red Read More
Column: Tips for Retirement Investing
Tips for Retirement InvestingSaving for retirement is a huge financial responsibility, and it does not end when you collect the last paycheck from your employer. You will need to make sure your retirement investing plan meets your changing needs in the future.
The money you’ve saved will need to last a while. According to a September 24, 2012, report (PDF,) the National Center for Health Statistics reports that a 65-year-old man is expected to live another 17.3 years, to just over age 82. A 65-year-old woman is expected to live another 20.0 years, to age 85.
In retirement, Read More
How the Hen House Turns: A Cozy Hen House
How the Hen House Turns: A Cozy Hen HouseIt’s been cold this week, a little too cold for September. The pumpkin leaves look very sad, their proud stance suddenly reduced to a dull green droop. They’re done for.
Two winters ago, I panicked when the temperature dropped below 14 degrees F. That’s when ducks shiver ─ a frightening sight. While sitting in icy cold ponds, ducks don’t shiver. And, true to form, my ducks dive for their bathtubs in winter to warm up in the 32 degree water.
That winter, before husband Don found the answer, I hustled the one turkey, Read More
New Gourmet Grab & Go From Chuck’s Wagon
Chef Ayan Diop and owner Chuck Miller greet customers at Chuck’s Wagon, located on Trinity Drive across from Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comChuck’s Wagon, a new food truck with a gourmet twist, opened for business Oct. 1 on Trinity Drive, across from Ashley Pond.
Chuck’s Wagon operates 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
“We’re giving Los Alamos exposure to the food truck revolution that has swept both coasts,” owner Chuck Miller said. “We’re keeping the menu small, so we can focus on quality.”
Miller and his “right Read More
Education for Ministry Course Starts Soon
TOTH News:
A course of study for the ministry is beginning at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church called Education for Ministry (EFM.)
This is a discussion and study group, which meets for a three-hour class once a week for 36 weeks each year.
EFM offers a four year curriculum on a flexible schedule (usually no meetings around seasonal holidays and during the summer.) In the first year, the focus is on the Old Testament and its historical context. The second year reviews the New Testament. Third year students study the history of Christianity, while the fourth year focuses on various issues Read More
Cowboy Breakfast Hot off the Griddle Sunday
Fall: Time to Reassess and Revitalize
Skincare ColumnFACE – Shape up sun damaged skin
Despite your best intentions this last summer, you may still end up with photo damage.Start a skincare routine that includes alpha- or beta-hydroxy acid products or retinols to help restore abnormal cells, diminishing fine lines and creating a better overall skin texture. A moisturizer with vitamins A,C. or E can also help slow down the effects of free radicals that may still be lurking in the skin.
BODY – Get a mole checked
Make an appointment for a skin cancer screening with Read More
Food on the Hill: Pineapple Strata
This Week’s Recipe:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSolo Traveler: Food
Pears for sale at a market in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: FoodFor people going on a cruise, where delicious food is available all day and into the night, it’s probably better to lose weight before the trip. Foodie tours of France, Italy, and Mexico can quickly pack on the pounds, too.
Even adventure travel can do in a diet. Several summers ago I went on a five-day rafting trip down the wild Yampa River in Colorado with the O.A.R.S. Company. In spite of days paddling the river and strenuous hiking, I still gained some weight Read More
How the Hen House Turns: What is Wild? Thinking of Mr. Peacock
How the Hen House Turns: What is Wild? Thinking of Mr. PeacockMr. Peacock wasn’t very wild. He would not let me approach, though he was very young, but he obviously wanted to be in the Hen House pen with the other birds. Every day, when he came over from the neighbor’s yard, he would wait on the Hen House roof until I filled the water troughs and put out the lay pellets and corn. Then he would hop down and play the “shy new kid on the block” for the day.
So what does wild mean? Number one in my dog-eared American Heritage Dictionary says it means, “occurring, Read More
Take Time to Tour This Weekend’s Top Open Houses!
REAL ESTATE News:
This is the perfect weekend to tour the top open houses throughout the area!
The Los Alamos Daily Post features a weekly section highlighting the open houses throughout Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs and Santa Fe.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this weekly section.
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road!
Click on the Real Estate Section “red button” near the top Read More
Blacklight Dodgeball for Teens at Family Conference
FBCLA News:
A Blacklight Dodgeball Tournament for teenagers, which includes a chance to win a free iPad Mini, is being held 6-10 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Los Alamos (FBCLA), 2200 Diamond Dr.
Several youth groups in Los Alamos are uniting together to put on the event. The night also includes a talk for teens on healthy dating and relationships by special guest speakers, Dr. Robin Newman and Pat Newman.
For the dodgeball tournament, teens will compete in teams of five. Teams are guys only or girls only and there will be separate tournaments for guys and girls. Teens can form their teams Read More
Sydney’s Corner: Foods of Poland
SYDNEY’S CORNER
Introduction: Teralene Foxx
Photos by Jason and Kerri Frazier
Eight-year-old Sydney Frazier and her family are traveling the world. Recently, they spent a month in Poland. Sydney has tried all sorts of food in the 11 countries they have visited. Food is a great way to get acquainted with other cultures. In an earlier blog, she told you about the food of the Netherlands. Today she will tell you about the food of Poland.
Today you will learn about the foods of Poland. Since I am going to tell you about the foods of Poland, would you like to hear a little bit Read More
Check Out Ponderosa Custom Homes At Special Wednesday Evening Open House!
RE/MAX of Los Alamos News:
The community is invited to check out two Ponderosa Custom Homes at a special midweek open house event.
The event takes place 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house can be found here.
Click on the map to read details about both featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road! Read More
‘Dinner Over Diamond’ Rescheduled For Sunday
UWNNM News:
Due to the copious amount of rain on Sunday, The United Way Youth Team rescheduled its “Dinner Over Diamond” fundraiser for 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 … rain or shine.
The overpass over Diamond Drive at Sullivan Field is a great vantage point to look over the town and take in the view while enjoying dinner and dessert. This unique dining experience will feature specialty pizzas and salad from Home Run Pizza and scrumptious dessert from the Los Alamos Co+op Market.
At $10 for students and children and $15 per adult (children 4 and under are free), Read More
Food on the Hill: Pumpkin Turnovers
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold each sheet of puff pastry and pinch together any tears. Cut each sheet into 4 pieces. In a small bowl, mix egg well and “paint” it on edge of the pieces. In another small bowl mix together pie filling, spices, cream and honey.
Photo by Sue 
