Dining

Food on the Hill: Molasses Krinkels

March 13, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

This Week’s Recipe:

Molasses Krinkels

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter(softened)

1/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup dark molasses

1 egg

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and ginger

1/2 teaspoon clove1/4 teaspoon salt

White Sugar for dipping

Directions:

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Cream shortening, butter and brown sugar until well mixed.

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Then mix in all wet ingredients into the creamed butter mixture. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients (not the Read More

Pasta Dinner Benefits Hiltopper Baseball

March 12, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Pajarito Brew Pub Enters Girl Scout Cookie Caper

March 10, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

From left, Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill Pastry Chef Jacob Richmond, Chef David Tripp and Chef Rudolfo Vigil at the March 7 Girl Scout Cookie Caper competition at the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe. Using Girl Scout Samoas, Richmond received raves for his special pastry but in the end, the chef from the Inn and Spa at Loretto took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails volunteers organized the 17th annual Cookie Caper, which raises money for the organization that funds two-thirds of the troops and programs throughout the state. Nine chefs from New Mexico eateries competed this year

Chamber Members Meet for Lunch Throughout Community

March 10, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Participating in Friday’s Fan 44 lunch meeting at the Blue Window Bistro, from left, Diane Chan of Waddell & Reed, Bonnie J. Gordon of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board, Andy Andrews of Los Alamos Entreprenuers Network and Merry McIntyre of Reunion Chiropractic and Wellness. Chamber of Commerce members attend Fan 44 lunch meetings twice a month at restaurants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock as a way to meet and network with other members. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Few Tables Left For Blue Window Wine Tasting

March 8, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Blue Window News:

The Blue Window Bistro will host a Wine Tasting from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 10.

Wines from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will be featured.

Food from those regions will be paired with each wine. Cost is $30 per person and reservations are required. There are a few tables left. Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: March 6

March 7, 2013 by Submitted by CSTadmin

This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com

Vegetable ABCs 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at PEEC
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about vegetable gardening. Carlos Valdez to talk about “Vegetable ABCs.” This talk is free and open to the public. PEEC is at 3540 Orange St. behind the High School.

The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open at CrossFit 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at CrossFit Los Alamos (278-A DP Road)
Welcome to week one: Constantly varied … high intensity … functional movement – CrossFit. The public is invited to attend the local competition. Read More

Food on the Hill: Pesto

March 5, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

This Week’s Recipe:

Pesto

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

4 oz. fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cleaned

2.25 oz pine nuts

6-8 cloves of garlic

½ cup (or more) olive oil

1/3 cup Parmesan/Romano cheese

Directions:

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Clean basil leaves in a salad spinner, if you have one. If you don’t, you can clean them under running water before you take them off the stems. Dry them well.

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In a food processor, put the pine nuts and the cloves of garlic

Open Mic at De Colores Kicks Off Friday

February 28, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Jonathan Dowell with his dulcimer. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Blues & Brews Open Mic Night at De Colores kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1.

Your host is Jonathan Dowell and his Magic Mountain Dulcimer.

All the regulars will be there and new musicians are always welcome to jam. Everyone is invited to join the fun and hear the music.

De Colores Restaurant is located at the entrance to Los Alamos on the Main Hill Road.

For more information, call De Colores at (505) 662-6855. Read More

Food on the Hill: Greek Style Chicken

February 26, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This Week’s Recipe:

Greek Style Chicken

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients…

2 pounds chicken- breast and thighs, skinned

1 small can black olives, drained

1 head of garlic, crush with side of knife

1 tablespoon dried oregano

salt and pepper

capers, do not drain

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup pitted dried prunes, quartered

3/4 cup Spanish olives with juice

4-6 bay leaves

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1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white wine

Directions…

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Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Rotary Crab Fest Breaks Record

February 25, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rotarians Jill Cook and Mike Lippiatt served as auctioneers at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’ 4th annual Crab Fest Saturday evening at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall on DP Road. The dynamic dual entertained the sold out crowd and drove the live auction bid total to more than $9,000, shattering the previous record. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Little Prince Crab Lance Metcalf stops by to chat with, from left standing, IAFF Local 3279 President Bert Quintana and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider and seated from left, IAFF Local 3279 Vice President Danny Archuleta and Fire Read More