Dining

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Lentil Soup

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Lentil soup. Photo by Liddie Martinez
 
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
 
When the chill of winter hurts my bones and snow makes its appearance, I find myself seeking comfort in a bowl of lentil soup. The unusual volume of snow this year has brought this soup to mind more in the last few weeks than all the past five winters combined.
 
Lentil soup is my favorite; it reminds me of my Grandma. Anytime I am missing my Grandma, I put on my apron and make a pot of lentil soup. It was one of her favorite dishes and one she and I often made together. It was also one of the first things I learned how to
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Fundraiser Saturday For Spring Break Mission Trip

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Youth and adults on a Spring Break Mission Trip to build homes for the poor in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Courtesy photo
 
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

The time has come for the annual fundraising efforts of the United Church of Los Alamos, as they prepare to build homes for the poor during spring break in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

The United Church has championed this work since 1986, building nearly 150 houses with the help of many locals and a few beyond who return year after year. When a partnership expanded to include the fine folks of the Unitarian Universalist Church, that web of love Read More

Saint Job Hosts 20th Annual Blini Breakfast March 9

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The community is invited to a blini breakfast March 9 at Saint Job Orthodox Church. Courtesy photo

Saint Job Orthodox Church News:

Saint Job Orthodox Church will host its 20th Annual Blini Breakfast Saturday, March 9.

Blini, a type of thin pancake, will be served in traditional style with smoked salmon, herring, butter and sour cream. Vegetable caviar, eggs, cheese and a variety of berry preserves will be available as well.

Blini are traditionally served in Slavic households during the week before the beginning of the Lenten Fast. Thin crepe-like pancakes are traditionally eaten with fish, Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Rotary Club Crab Fest 2019

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Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Vincent Chiravalle welcomes the crowd to the 10th annual Rotary Club of Los Alamos Crab Fest fundraiser Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Gathered for the charitable event, from left, Los Alamos Rotarian and Crab Fest founder Skip King, Jennifer Mason, LANL Director Thom Mason, Rotary Vice President Linda Hull and LATA, Inc. Corporate Manager of Environment, Safety and Health Bob Hull. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Daily Post table guests from left, Post Lifestyles
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