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Food on the Hill: Mint Fudge

 
This week’s recipe: Mint Fudge
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
4 1/2 cups sugar
pinch of salt
2-12oz pkgs. Andes mint pieces chocolate (green)
1 pint marshmallow cream
2 tablespoon butter
1 2/3 cup evaporated milk (that’s 12oz)
6oz to 12 oz. of Andes Peppermint crunch (red) 

Directions:

Combine sugar, salt, butter, milk and boil 6-8 minutes.

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

 

Pour boiling syrup over green mint chocolate and marshmallow cream in a large bowl, beat until chocolate is all melted.

 

Photo by Sue
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Letter to the Editor: Support New Mexico Airlines!

LEON AND ROSALIE HELLER
Los Alamos
 
LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) may not give preferred carrier status to New Mexico Airlines, but we certainly do.
 
When it comes to a choice between driving to and from Albuquerque or taking a 20 minute beautiful flight from Los Alamos right to the airport, we prefer flying every time. It’s a convenient, scenic and enjoyable way to travel compared with a two hour drive, shuttle bus, tips and parking fees.
 
We urge residents to support this great facility.
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Letter to the Editor: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
 
By CATHY WIGET KING
Los Alamos
 
I’ve been proud to be an American all my life, except for the past 15 years or so. I watched speechless as we legalized abortion, the most heinous crime against humanity ever conceived in my opinion.
 
Instead of raising our children to abstain from sexual behaviors until they are married, sex is seen as cheap—and I do mean cheap—entertainment. The sacred nature of married love and family life has fallen by the wayside as marriages break up (because, oh gee, we aren’t in love anymore), and children self-medicate with
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Yang: The Marshmallow Problem & The Candle Problem

The Marshmallow Problem & The Candle Problem
By ELENA YANG

Being part of a team-building exercise or being tested … both exercises drive me bonkers. However, a well-designed test/problem, with a convincing structure and valuable conclusions, intrigues me. When I learned about the Marshmallow Problem (link below), I was immediately reminded of the Candle Problem (link below). I learned both from TED talks. 

In Tom Wuject’s presentation on the Marshmallow Problem (MP), he emphasizes the context of collaboration in solving the MP, and in Dan Pink’s illustration of the Candle Problem Read More

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Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 6

Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 6
By KATIE STAVERT
Los Alamos Business Assistance Services

Holiday Money Management

Cash is king, especially during the holidays. It is important to remember that sales do not equal cash in the bank. There is often a timing difference between expenses being paid and income coming in; like when merchandise arrives in October but customers don’t purchase it till December. Luckily there are some tricks to help you sell sooner, get paid faster, reduce expenses and defer payments. It is important to remember that cash flow is money coming in instead of going out. Read More

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Letter to the Editor: Why New Mexico Needs Farm Bill Now

By BRENDA ARCHULETA
Acting NM State Executive Director
Farm Service Agency
 
TERRY BRUNNER
Rural Development NM State Director

This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The Farm Bill impacts every American, every day by providing a wide range of programs that strengthen our nation.

The Farm Bill is crucial to maintaining a strong agriculture sector and an abundant food supply that benefits all Americans. Over the past two years, producers have faced a multitude of disasters – from Read More

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Letter to the Editor: Bus Driver Saves the Day for Dancers

By SUSAN WEATHERBIE
Los Alamos

A group of our dancers have been taking the Atomic City Transit down to White Rock a few times a week. On Wednesdays, they meet the bus across the street from Los Alamos High School and know to tell the driver that they need to connect with another bus at the Transit Center. 

Yesterday the bus was a few minutes late and I was concerned they would miss their transfer connection. 

I stepped onto the bus to ask if it was still possible to get them to White Rock on time. The bus driver was already on the radio to his supervisor and beckoned me to wait a moment.  Read More

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