Dining

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chaquewe With Red Chile

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Video showing how to prepare Chaquewe with Red Chile. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

With Holy Week here, some of my favorite dishes are beginning to make their annual appearance at my dinner table with much fanfare. My Aunt Pauline came over to visit this past weekend and we were talking about all the delicious foods our moms and grandmas used to make like panocha, alverjón maduro and torta de huevo. It was always a delight to help in the kitchen as these dishes graced our tables but once a year and the opportunity to watch a master making each dish was a rare occasion that Read More

Mesa Public Library To Host Talk By Creators Of The Official Cookbook Of Chile Pepper Institute April 13

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Mesa Public Library News:

Mesa Public Library is hosting a virtual author talk 7-8 p.m. April 13 with the creators of The Official Cookbook of the Chile Pepper Institute, Paul Bosland and Wendy Hamilton, livestreaming from Las Cruces.

This program is ideal for foodies and those who want to learn more about New Mexico’s most beloved and versatile food: the chile pepper.

New Mexico State University’s world-famous Chile Pepper Institute is the only organization devoted entirely to the study, cultivation and enjoyment of the world’s favorite fiery fruit. This new book is a guide to cooking with Read More

Get The ‘Dish On Dining’ At Los Alamos Restaurants!

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Pyramid Cafe and the Los Alamos Cantina, 157 Central Park Square, gets ready to open. Courtesy/Chamber

Pyramid Cafe and the Los Alamos Cantina’s new space at 157 Central Park Square. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

While Los Alamos may not be known as a town for “foodies” it is known for creative entrepreneurism. And these entrepreneurs are cooking! There are currently more than 40 food and beverage locations in Los Alamos and White Rock. For some “dish” on the local dining scene, check out these exciting updates to come this year:

MEDITERRANEAN

Pyramid Café owner Zig Rzig is putting the Read More

Posts From The Road: Isleta Lakes RV Resort

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Lake: Bare cottonwood trees appear to be dancing near the Isleta Lakes RV Resort just south of Albuquerque. The trees were silhouetted by a beautiful New Mexico sunset each evening that we spent at the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Campground: The campground at Isleta is located about a mile from the casino complex. Shown is the campground in the bosque area near the Rio Grande and the casino and hotel located on the hill in the distance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Eagle: This bald eagle visited the cottonwood trees by the lakes each afternoon while we were camped at Isleta. Read More

Scenes From 2023 K Of C Lenten Fish Fry At IHM

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Enjoying time together at the annual Knights of Columbus (K of C) Lenten Fish Fry Friday evening in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM), from left, Maria Roybal, Sam Zimmerly and Reuben Roybal. The Fish Fry is 5-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent in the Parish Hall. On March 17 along with fish, corned beef and cabbage also will be available in celebration of the feast day of the great St. Patrick. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Gathered for the K of C Lenten Fish Fry Friday evening from left, Helen Ortega visiting from Colorado, Richard LaBelle visiting from El Rancho, Read More

All-You-Can-Eat Cowboy Breakfast At Posse Lodge March 5

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday, March. 5 at the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road near the stables.

Breakfast includes plain, blueberry, banana and chocolate chip pancakes with sausage, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee.

The cost is $8 adults; $5 children 10 and under.

Proceeds benefit the Naval Junior ROTC program of LAHS a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More