Lifestyles

Smart Design With Suzette – Classic Design

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Classic kitchen with a wow factor. Courtesy photo

Smart Design With Suzette – Classic Design

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

I’ve written about how to get started in a kitchen remodel, how to create a budget and touched on schematic design. Next, learn what’s timeless, classic so your remodel won’t look dated in five years.

Classic with a hint of AWESOME

When renovating, it’s easy to overlook the details when there are so many decisions to be made. If you want a classic look with a “wow factor” – it’s definitely in the details.

The choice of backsplash, countertop, sink, soft-close hinges and good Read More

Pastor Granillo: Monsters Under The Bed

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

Having four kids of my own, I instantly know the cries of a child who has just had a nightmare. My response is instinctive—I don’t even have to think about it. I instantly jump out of bed and run to comfort my child. 

Each one of my kids has had that night when they swear there was a monster under the bed. That feeling of terror is one that I myself have not forgotten from my own childhood. I wonder if anyone can ever really forget what it’s like to be absolutely scared of something that may or may not exist.

Even as an adult, my monsters haven’t disappeared, they’ve just Read More

Registration Opens For Iconography Workshop

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Icon. Courtesy/St. Dimitri of Rostov Orthodox Church

SPIRITUAL News:

A traditional Byzantine-Russian icon-writing workshop will be held this June in Santa Fe. The workshop, which has been held for more than 25 years is an outreach of the Prosopon School of Iconology, founded by Vladislav Andreyev. 

The method taught at the workshop is a revival of the iconography style of Andre Rublev (15th-16th century). The Prosopon School emphasizes the spiritual aspects of the multi-step process of writing the icon.

The workshop is June 15 through 20 and taught by Prosopon School Instructor and Read More

Diners Bid Farewell To Manhattan Project Restaurant

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As of 9 p.m. today, the Manhattan Project Restaurant on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos is closed for good. Owner Victor Medina lost his appeal for a three month extension this afternoon in bankruptcy court. The judge ordered him to cease operations at close of business today. Many diners gathered at the restaurant this evening to say goodbye. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Diners eat their final meal at the Manhattan Project Restaurant this evening shortly before the doors closed for good at 9 p.m. as ordered by a bankruptcy judge. Owner Victor Medina said he was Read More

Team 4-H Hosts Event About Raising Chickens In County

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Los Alamos County Animal Control Ofc. Tom Beyer,discusses the rules and regulations for raising chickens within the County. Courtesy photo

4-H News:

Team 4-H hosted a Backyard Poultry Tour Saturday at which more than 20 people attended and participated in the self-guided tour.

Speakers included Del Jimenez, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Agricultural Specialist; Tom Beyer, Los Alamos County Animal Control Officer; and Laural Hardin of Pet Pangea.

Topics included Raising Poultry for Beginning Farmers, Los Alamos County Regulations for Backyard Chickens and Supplies for Raising Read More

Food On The Hill: Fresh Fruit Salad With Spearmint

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Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This week’s recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad with Spearmint
 
Felicia Orth/ladailypost.com

A few things I know about fresh fruit salad:

  • Everybody likes it. Really, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t.
  • It’s not tricky to prepare. Time-consuming if, like me, you are scrupulous about washing it all carefully and chopping everything into bite-size chunks, but not otherwise challenging.
  • It’s always colorful, even if you only pay a little attention to that sort of thing.
  • No recipe is needed. Just go to
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Chef Laura Hamilton Joins Staff At Rosebud Café

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Chef Laura Hamilton, left, with Rosebud Café owner Lana Crochet. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Just in time for spring, the Rosebud Café in White Rock is making changes.

The café’s menu continues to feature organic, raw, whole grain, sugar free and gluten free foods, but since the arrival of Chef Laura Hamilton two weeks ago, the menu has been revised.

“The food is mostly organic and all natural, but it’s also really delicious homemade food,” Hamilton said.

Quiche of the day. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

In addition to Read More

Living Well Los Alamos: Whole Grains

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Living Well Los Alamos
By HELEN IDZOREK
Los Alamos
 
Whole Grains

Health experts agree that half of our daily grain serving should come from whole grains. Whole grains may reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease.

People who regularly consume three daily servings of whole grains may also have lower rates of obesity and lower cholesterol. Whole grains contain valuable phytochemicals and antioxidants, as well as folic acid, vitamins B and E, iron, fiber, magnesium and selenium.

Grains are composed of the bran, germ and endosperm. A whole grain is one that contains all of its original Read More

New Farmer’s Cooperative Market Starts May 16

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From left, Los Alamos Co+op Market’s Interim General Manager Triny Vigil, Agricultural Producer’s Cooperative of New Mexico’s General Manager Greg Nussbaum and Co+op Market’s Produce Manager Leonda Clendenen. Courtesy photo
 
CO+OP News:

The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is excited to host a Farmer’s Cooperative Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, starting May 16.

The Farmer’s Cooperative Market presents an opportunity to purchase local food directly from local farmers. This market is comprised of members of the Agricultural Producer’s Cooperative of New Mexico, which is independent Read More

Pastor Granillo: Mom Was Right!

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

Who are you? Who do you most resemble? Your mom? Your dad? Your best friend? Who influences your life?

I remember rolling my eyes when my mom would try to tell me that “so and so” was a bad influence. I couldn’t understand why she had so little faith in my own judgement and character that she thought I could be influenced. Chalk that up to another one of those things mom was right about—that column on my chalkboard is getting full!

Most parents today realize that their kids are influenced by others, and that who they hang out with really matters. Even as adults, we are influenced Read More