Food on the Hill: Jager-Sahne Schitznel
This week’s recipe:
Jager-Sahne Schitznel
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients...
3/4 cup of cream
Boys and Girls Invited to Participate in Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
K OF C News:
Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The local competition will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 from at Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium.
Registration will be held onsite beginning at 12:30 p.m. and it’s free of charge.
Parental consent is required, so a parent/guardian must be present during registration. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and winners from each age division and gender will be presented with a Read More
Submit Beef Recipe for Chance to Win $25,000
NMBC News:
Cooks, start your ovens … the New Mexico Beef Council is calling for home cooks throughout New Mexico to submit their favorite recipes to the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off for a chance to win $25,000 and a trip to the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show in Washington, D.C. in November, 2013.
New Mexico home cooks can submit their best beef recipes through April 15, online at www.beefcookoff.org.
This is the 30th National Beef Cook-Off® competion and this year’s contest theme is “Making the Most of MyPlate,” which encourages delicious, healthy recipes
Food on the Hill: Oven Roasted Dungeness Crabs
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comJazz Night at the Blue Window Jan. 26
BWB News:
The next Jazz Night at the Blue Window is set for 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave.
The restaurant will welcomes back the Tom Rheam Trio featuring Tom Rheam on piano and trumpet, Dick Hogle on drums and vocals and David Moir on bass.
Rheam has played on the road with Ray Charles, played backup to Frank Sinatra on recordings, toured with the Glenn Miller Band and many other well-known professional singers and musicians.
Hogle has worked in the Catskills in New York state as a show drummer, played on cruise ships and toured with the Jimmy Durante show/orchestra. Read More
YMCA Offering Endurance Training for Cyclists
FAMILY YMCA News:
Are you looking for some training guidance for an upcoming cycling event or do you just want to work on your own cycling endurance?
The Family YMCA is offering an Endurance Training for Cyclists Class. Each class will have a 2-hour riding component and a 1/2 hour of core conditioning.
In addition, the following topics will be discussed:
- Proper bike fit;
- Clothing and equipment;
- Nutrition and hydration,
- Aches and pains-preventing them and what to do if you have them;
- Weekly training recommendations; and
- How to design your own training plan.
Do Not Be Afraid … Learn More Sunday
TOTH News:
By Lisa Rothrock
In our culture, we are surrounded by constant reminders to be afraid. The news mostly covers stories about disastrous occurrences happening throughout our country, and advertisements are constantly telling us that we need to buy their products to prevent disasters and afflictions from happening to us.
On top of this, we have all personally endured pain and suffering of some kind. Then we hear from God that He does not want us to fear, even when we hear or see bad things happening around us.
How do we do that when everything around us tells us to be afraid? This Sunday, Jan. Read More
Your 2013 Resolution Roadmap
Photo: Ron Helman
By Mandy Marksteiner
This Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, master life coach Ron Helman will present a talk and hands-on workshop called The Power of NO/W at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos.
The Power of NO/W is for people who want to clarify, prioritize and achieve their most important goals. You will discover when NO is a BIG YES!
The workshop is free. Participants will have the opportunity to receive group and private coaching at a reduced rate.
“In the workshop, we’ll create a strategy that will get you from where you are to where you want to go,” Helman Read More
Food on the Hill: Creme of Mushroom Soup
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Creme of Mushroom Soup
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
ingredients…
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comMesa Elite Fitness Brings CrossFit to Los Alamos
Fitness experts John and Suzanne Wilcox own Mesa Elite Fitness and CrossFit Los Alamos in Central Park Square and are opening an auxiliary fitness facility on DP Road later this month to accommodate their growing roster of clients. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Suzanne Wilcox is an award winning bodybuilder and figure competitor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
John and Suzanne Wilcox are in the true sense a Los Alamos power couple. She is an award winning bodybuilder and figure competitor and he is a group fitness coordinator and a CrossFit Level 1 trainer.
Posts From Abroad: Christmas in Paris
Kerri Frazier is the youngest daughter of longtime Los Alamos resident Terry Foxx. Late last fall, Frazier and her husband Jason Frazier and their 8-year-old daughter embarked on a two-year trip around the world. The family’s first stop was Paris on Dec. 1 and during their month-long stay, Jason Frazier wrote about their experience of Christmas in Paris. The family left Paris Jan. 1 and is now visiting Southern France. Courtesy/Frazier Family
Christmas season in the United States assaults all your senses. From Christmas lights, bell ringers, Read More
Mmmmmmm … Cowboy Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday!
Food on the Hill: Coconut Bonbons
- 2 2/3 cups(7oz) flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, finally chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 20 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Posts From Abroad: The Gibson’s Travel Through Egypt
Los Alamos residents Robert Gibson and his wife Lori Heimdahl Gibson spent time traveling through Egypt earlier this month including a visit to the Khafre Pyramid, one of the three major pyramids at Giza near Cairo. Photo by Robert Gibson
Lori Heimdahl Gibson stands near the Great Sphinx at Giza. Photo by Robert Gibson
Staff Report
Longtime Los Alamos residents Lori Heimdahl Gibson, founder of JUNTOS, and her husband, former County Councilor Robert Gibson spent time visiting Egypt earlier this month.
After returning home to Los Alamos, the couple shared some of the photos from their trip with Read More
Lunchtime Meetings Benefit Local Eateries
Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce chats with County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and Councilor David Izraelevitz Friday in the aisle of the Pyramid Restaurant in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Korkos was celebrating a birthday at a nearby table and Burgess and Izraelevitz were leaving the restaurant following a lunch meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Food on the Hill: Caesar Salad Dressing
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Caesar Salad Dressing
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/2(+) cup good grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup of regular Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1to 1 1/2 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 6-8 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes,crushed
directions
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
IHM Catholic Church Continues Christmas Tradition
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church parishioners continue their Christmas tradition this year of taking gift tags from their Angel Tree responding to needy children’s and senior’s Christmas wishes. This year they gathered more than I,000 gifts including numerous bicycles. This is just another example of the generosity of the Los Alamos community. Photo by Kenneth Lee Read More
Public Invited to Experience Live Nativity
UNITED CHURCH News:
There will be a Living Nativity staged from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 in the parking lot on the west side of the United Church across Canyon Road from the Aquatic Center.
The public is invited to interact with the Living Nativity; greet the Holy family, the shephards and the Kings, and pet the live stable animals.
Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Read More
Ruby K’s Offers Special Holiday Treats
RUBY K’s News:
Ruby K’s has pumpkin and pecan pies, challah, fresh rolls and food platters available for holiday parties.
To order catering items call 662-9866 or stop by the restaurant.
Orders for Christmas Day food must be placed before closing at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 22. Orders must be picked up before 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24.
Ruby K’s will be open until 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For information, visit https:////rubykbagel.com/.
‘La Fin du Monde Party’ Kicks Off Holiday Events at Dixie Girl
DIXIE GIRL News
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DIXIE GIRL News:
Dixie Girl owner Denise Lane announced four upcoming special parties open to the public:
“La Fin du Monde Party” (End of the World Party, Party like there is no tomorrow) 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21
- Dinner Special: Stout Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vidalia Onion Rings
- Bar Specials: $3 Martinis, $3 Mayan Mojitos and $3 La Fin du Monde or Maudite Belgian Ales
- Appetizer specials: Retro Rumaki, Flatbreads and “Buffaleaux” Wings $3
Holiday Wine Dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22
Regular menu Read More
