Dining

Renovation Progress Moving Slowly On ‘Cochon’ … But Exciting News Coming Soon!

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The grand opening of the new downtown eatery ‘Cochon’ at 1801 Central Ave., was postponed last December due to unexpected water damage and other issues uncovered during initial renovations. Progress has been slow but the opening is still tentatively scheduled for summertime. Owner Laura Crucet told the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday that despite the rather discouraging delays at Cochon – she will be making an exciting announcement for the community very soon! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chocolate Flan

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Chocolate Flan ready to serve. Photo by Liddie Martinez.

Video showing how to prepare chocolate flan. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Over the last decade, flan has been popping up on fancy dessert menus at high end restaurants with great frequency. It used to be that outside of New Mexico, you rarely saw it in the US and most folks did not know what it was when this special dessert came up in conversation. Now it is standard fare and holds its own among Lava Cake, Chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu.

As a kid, my sister and I would pool our money to go eat flan at El Paragua after school Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 7

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LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) (LRG) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Drive across from Los Alamos High School.

Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries.

Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG pays for coffee or tea.

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

More information about the LRG may be found here. Read More

Upcoming Events & Deli Menu At Los Alamos Co+op Market

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Courtesy/Co+op

The Los Alamos Cooperative Market (Co+op) is to serve Los Alamos County and surrounding communities by providing fairly priced, wholesome foods and other goods in an ecologically sustainable, socially responsible, and economically appropriate manner.

The Co+op further strives to:

  • Emphasize food for people, not just for profit
  • Maintain a high standard of quality products
  • Foster the development of northern New Mexican growers and vendors
  • Employ a democratic and member-owner cooperative
  • Promote ethical practices, participation, and community empowerment
  • Work to
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The Family YMCA Kicks Off Annual Campaign With First Chairman’s Round Table Donor El Parasol

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El Parasol Owner Ralph Atencio, right, presents a check last week to Y CEO Chris Daniels. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA has kicked off its Annual Campaign with the first Chairman’s Round Table donor, El Parasol. El Parasol is a Chairman’s Round Table donor for the third year in a row.

“We really appreciate the programs the YMCA provides in our communities and we are glad that we are in a position to provide this support,” El Parasol Owner Ralph Atencio said at the check presentation last week with Y CEO Chris Daniels.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of our community partners that allow Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Honey Glazed Piñon Cinnamon Rolls

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Honey Glazed Piñon Cinnamon Rolls ready to serve. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Video showing how to prepare Honey Glazed Piñon Cinnamon Rolls. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINZ
Española Valley

As we embark on new resolutions and begin the New Year with a fresh outlook and a solid plan, don’t forget to pencil in those special memory-making moments in your kitchen! We all know how quickly our calendars fill and before you know it, all those hopes of spending more quality time with your loved ones, while well-intended, fades into the background of our very busy lives. Where do you find that extra Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge 7-11 AM Sunday

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road near the stables.

Proceeds benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Breakfast includes plain, blueberry, banana, chocolate chip pancakes; sausage, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 adults; $5 children 10 and under.

“Come One, Come All And Enjoy A Wonderful Cowboy Breakfast!” Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Jan. 3

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LRG News:

Fully vaccinated Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Dr. across from Los Alamos High School.

Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries. Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG will pay for coffee or tea.

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