Dining

What Country Consumes The Most Ice Cream?

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New Zealand ranks #1 in ice cream consumption followed by the U.S. Original photo by AbElena/iStock

By KRISTINA WRIGHT
Writer
www.interestingfacts.com

When you’re in the mood for a tasty treat, it’s hard to beat ice cream — whether served in a bowl or a cone, topped with syrups and sprinkles, or blended in a milkshake. U.S. ice cream manufacturers produced 1.3 billion gallons of ice cream in 2023. (New Zealand ranks #1 in ice cream consumption).

The average American consumes around 5 gallons (or 25 pounds) of ice cream each year. But the U.S. isn’t the only country with an ice cream obsession. No Read More

Los Alamos Eats: Beef And Leaf Review

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Key lime margarita and strawberry lemonade. Courtesy photo

Short rib beef empanadas. Courtesy photo

Review by BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

Beef and Leaf is the latest offering from Laura Crucet, chef/owner of Pig and Fig and Sugar and Cream. Crucet is an award winning chef with over 25 years of experience. Beef and Leaf is her latest restaurant offering located in Los Alamos in the heart of North Community. She opened Pig and Fig in 2016 and Sugar and Cream in 2023. Beef and Leaf offers an expansive menu of upscale comfort food, and features a full bar.

I visited with my son last week. I strongly recommend Read More

Friends Of Shelter & Companion Animals To Host Pancake Breakfast At Posse Lodge Sunday Sept. 1

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FOSCA News:

Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA) will be hosting the Sept. 1 Pancake Breakfast, courtesy of the Posse Lodge. The breakfast will be served 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Posse Lodge on North Mesa.

The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes (plain, blueberry, banana, and chocolate chip), and bacon and sausage, as well as orange juice and coffee. The cost is just $10 and only $5 for kids under 5, and this is an all you care to eat breakfast!

To make this event even more of a “can’t miss” for you and your family we will also be hosting a mobile pet adoption and we will be awarding fun door Read More

Ribbon’s Officially Cut And Beef And Leaf Cafe Is Open!

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Chef/owner Laura Crucet, with her ‘Dream Team’ at her side cuts the ribbon on her new restaurant, Beef and Leaf Cafe, with assistance from Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, left, Councilor Randall Ryti, second from left, and Council Chair Denise Derkacs, right, Wednesday evening at 3801 Arkansas Ave. The special event included a menu preview and was hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Graduate of the world-famous Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and award-winning chef and local restaurateur  Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Squash Blossoms

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Savory squash blossoms. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Squash blossoms are very beautiful and equally delicate so, having them served as an appetizer makes the occasion special. You will not likely find squash blossoms at a grocery store. They are too delicate and do not have a shelf life of more than a day or two if properly cared for and stored. The best place to source is at a Farmer’s Market unless you grow them yourself. It is worth the effort. I plant at least a couple of squash plants every year that are primarily harvested as blossoms.

Select male squash blossoms Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group: First Tuesday Breakfast Aug. 6

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LRG News:

Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 6 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about the LRG can be found on its website. Read More