Dining

Living Well Los Alamos: Holiday Turkey Safety

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Living Well Los Alamos
By HELEN IDZOREK
 
This is the time of year when we begin planning holiday meals.
 
Many of us will cook a turkey with all the trimmings to celebrate Thanksgiving. Though delicious, turkey dinners can be potential sources of food borne illness.
 
Harmful bacteria grow best in temperatures between 40°F and 140°F. The total time a turkey is held at this temperature danger zone should not be more than two hours.
 
How Long to Thaw?
 
Weight in Pounds ― Thawing Time in Refrigerator ― Thawing Time in Cold Water:
 
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Felicia Orth: Piñon And Portabellas

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Piñon Pine on Barranca. Courtesy photo
 
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos
 
The Piñon Pine, or nut pine (Pinus edulis) was designated in 1948 as the state tree of New Mexico.
 
It grows slowly, not very tall, and is often found with juniper trees. We have one adjacent to our driveway, and have known it primarily for the copious amounts of fragrant sap it produces.
 
This year, presumably as a result of the rains in May and June, we found many pine nuts all over the ground nearby, and, like many local populations over the centuries, collected them in happy anticipation of adding the roasted
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Burger Night At High Elevation

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Melina Burnside helps out at Monday’s United Way of Northern New Mexico’s (UWNNM) Youth Team’s  fundraiser, Burger Night at the High Elevation Restaurant on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

UWNNM Youth Team volunteers Claire Ticknor, left, and Akane Dunn help out at Burger Night, Monday at the High Elevation Restaurant. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

UWNNM Youth Team members Katie Hopkins, left, and Sienna Ahlers co-produced Monday’s Burger Night fundraiser. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Felicia Orth: Cappuccino Cupcakes

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Cappuccino cupcakes. Courtesy photo
 
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos
 
Girlfriend Judy Bentley and I traveled to Ruidoso a few weekends ago for recreation, and I was reminded on our way out of town that one of my favorite bakeries in all of New Mexico is there: Cornerstone Bakery, on Sudderth Drive, the main street through the Village.
 
All of their baked goods are scrumptious; over the years of traveling occasionally to Ruidoso for work, what I found myself packing back to Los Alamos to share with the family were the “Cappuccino Muffins.”
 
I was pretty consistent over the years
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Community Invited To Hamburger Night Monday

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COMMUNITY News:

The Northern New Mexico United Way Youth Team is gearing up to host its annual Hamburger Night fundraiser.

This year the event is 5:30-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 at High Elevation Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave. It’s the community’s night to dine on juicy hamburgers, take the opportunity to check out Los Alamos’ newest restaurant and help the United Way Youth Team raise funds for youth programs in the local community.

Prices start at $15 for adults and $10 for students and dressing in Halloween costumes is encouraged but optional. Read More

Tickets Available For ‘Then And Now’ Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner 6-8 p.m. Saturday

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KIWANIS News:

“Then and Now”, the Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner with food from the Manhattan Project Era paired with wines of today is taking place Saturday.

Los Alamos in the 1940’s and 1950’s was known for the cocktail parties, socializing into the evening and yes, great science!  Imagine yourself at one of those evening dinners among the residents of Bathtub Row, where guests enjoyed Edith Warner’s Chocolate Cake and Lois Bradbury’s macaroni loaf or maybe Oppenheimer’s martini shrimp cocktail. 

Experience a slice of history by attending the Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner, “Then and Read More

Masonic Pajarito Lodge Hosts Waffle Breakfast Oct. 17

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MASONIC LODGE News:

The Pajarito Masonic Lodge is hosting a waffle breakfast to benefit the Northern New Mexico Fusion Volleyball Club. What a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning … eating waffles, raising money to help our kids, and not having to clean the kitchen afterwards. 

The event is 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Pajarito Lodge at 15th Street and Canyon. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids six and under. The menu includes waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, juices and coffee … So come hungry!

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High Elevation Restaurant Now Open For Business!

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Owner Brian Appell stands in front of his new restaurant High Elevation, at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos, which is now open to the community. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, but there may be days where they will be closed due to certain renovation activities. Keep an eye out for the official grand opening announcement. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The newly remodeled waiting area inside High Elevation. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Folks enjoying lunch today at High Elevation. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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