Dining

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Cracker Pudding

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Cracker Pudding. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Cracker Pudding video. Created by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

When I was a kid, there was one dessert that repeatedly made my mother’s special request list. Each kid in turn asked for it for their birthdays; It was a recipe that I grew up with and requested of my mother myself and yet, until I wrote my cookbook, I confess that I had never made it.

It was eaten at every baptism, confirmation, wedding, funeral, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinner and so, I never had to learn how to make it because mom always delivered. I’d watched Read More

Chamber Business Zoom Calls Now Serving Breakfast

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CHAMBER News:

Prior to COVID-19, the Chamber supported local restaurants by hiring them to cater the monthly Business Breakfasts, which were sponsored by LANL.

In the spirit of continuing to support local small businesses, the chamber has  looked for creative ways to continue to do so in this virtual environment.

The Chamber is announcing that through a sponsorship with LANL, it will be partnering to provide vouchers for local Chamber member restaurants to attendees of Business Zoom Calls.

Starting in April, the Chamber will offer a $10 voucher for a local Chamber member restaurant to those Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Comida Rica At Señor Tortas

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comida deliciosaOn the job in Los Alamos serving up savory burritos and much more at lunchtime Tuesday is Victor Castillo at Señor Tortas food truck, now set up on the corner of Central Avenue and Knecht Street. Señor Tortas menu includes a wide variety of tacos, burritos, seafood and more available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

LAPS Meal Program Begins Monday April 5

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LAPS News:

Starting Monday, April 5, a standard breakfast and lunch pack provided by the State of New Mexico will be available to every student attending class on campus in the Los Alamos Public Schools.

Distribution will vary at each school site so please reach out to your student’s school administrative staff for details.

Students would be provided the opportunity to pick up a chilled grab-N-go breakfast and lunch pack during each school day.

These meals packages include a fruit, vegetable (lunch only), milk, grain, and protein (or protein alternative) as directed by the USDA.

Students do Read More

Tub Partners With The Curse On Donation Drive March 27

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BRBC News:

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (Tub) has partnered with The Curse NM, the NM United soccer team’s official fan club. Curse members will get discounts throughout the season and during games.

To kick off the Tub’s partnership, they are hosting a donation drive noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27 for the Child Abuse Response Team and Para Los Ninos, programs at UNM Children’s Hospital specializing in care for children and adolescents physically and/or sexually abused.

Items sought include child and adolescent clothing, comfort/hobby items, and hygiene products*.

Details:

  • BR Brand BBQ –
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State Awards LEDA Grant To Bueno Foods For Expansion

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Bueno Foods distributes New Mexico chiles and food products throughout the United States. Courtesy/EDD

Bueno Foods roasted chile ready to package and ship throughout the United States. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday that Bueno Foods has been awarded economic assistance to expand storage and manufacturing capacity and better distribute New Mexico chiles and food products throughout the United States.

The expansion for Bueno Foods will be on its property at 2001 4th St SW in Albuquerque and will Read More

Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Nominated For Edible New Mexico’s Annual Local Hero Awards!

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Pajarito Brewpub & Grill at 614 Trinity Dr. is nominated in the ‘Gastropub’ category. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

The New Mexico foodie magazine ‘Edible New Mexico’ announced its nominees for its Local Hero Awards, including the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill.

The Local Hero Awards are the “people’s choice” awards of the New Mexico food industry. An Edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems.

The honorees nurture communities through food, service and socially and environmentally sustainable Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Dorota Listwan At Cottonwood

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On the job in Los Alamos today is Cottonwood on the Greens co-owner Dorota Listwan with a curbside delivery in front of the restaurant at 4244 Diamond Dr. For updates and to view the menu, visit call 505.662.0404 or visit www.cottonwoodonthegreens.com. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Laura Crucet Of Pig+Fig Café Nominated For Edible New Mexico Magazine’s Annual Local Hero Awards!

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Pig+Fig Café owner/chef Laura Crucet. Photo by Ryn Herrmann

CHAMBER:

The New Mexico foodie magazine ‘Edible New Mexico’, announced its nominees for its annual Local Hero Awards, including Laura Crucet, chef and owner of the Pig+Fig Café in White Rock.

The Local Hero Awards are the “people’s choice” awards of the New Mexico food industry. An Edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems.

The honorees nurture their communities through food, service and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices.

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Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Torta Española

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Click to view the steps for preparing Torta Española. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Tortilla Española is Spain’s National Dish. When it comes right down to it, a Tortilla Española is a simple potato omelet. This dish was first made in Spain after their discovery of both the Incas and the Aztecs.  The Incas were already cultivating potatoes among other produce on their terraced gardens in the early 1500s and the word “tortilla” comes from the word “torta” which means cake and is the word the Spanish gave to the flat bread made from corn that they encountered upon meeting Read More