Lifestyles

Solo Traveler: Testing Manhood

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The Matadors greeted by the Queen and her Lady. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Solo Traveler
Testing Manhood
By SHERRY HARDAGE

My Cuban Spanish teacher taught us a lot about bullfighting when I was in high school; the purpose of matadores and picadores, how the bulls were raised, that the skill and the dance of the bullfighter made him a true artist. But in my lifetime I had yet to see a bullfight.

In September, 2010, my friend and I were in San Miguel de Allende for the Bicentenario of the Mexican Revolution. Bullfights are always part of those independence day celebrations. John had gone to many in Read More

Pendergast: Soufflé Is Not Magic

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By PEGGY PENDERGAST
Los Alamos

Does just reading that word “soufflé” fear and trepidation in your heart?

Soufflés are nothing more than little cakes and these little cakes are actually pretty darn resilient. Chef extraordinaire James  Beard shared that if you show “absolutely no fear … your soufflé will not fall”.

So with utter confidence, let’s make a soufflé.

A soufflé has a base, which should be highly seasoned to taste and a leavener (egg whites). These egg whites are instrumental as when whipped to their full capacity, provide the oomph and Read More

American Legion Enchilada Benefit Dinner Jan. 9

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AMERICAN LEGION News:

The American Legion Post 90 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 will hold a benefit dinner, 6-8  p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Post hall to benefit youth and charities supported by each organization.

Organizations that benefit are Wounded Warriors, Boys’ State, Girls’ State, Make A Wish Foundation, Legion Youth Shooting Sports, Legion Baseball and the  high school Oratorical Contest among others.

The Legion also has a service officer who helps veterans who need help with VA benefits such as disability claims and insurance claims.

Both Unit 90 and Post 90 Read More

How the Hen House Turns: Safety in Trees

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How the Hen House Turns:
Safety in Trees
By Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.

At age 11, there were times when I felt exposed in a world filled with scoffing eyes. That’s why, after basking in my brother’s accepting company as we walked back through the tall mustard flowers toward the house, I ran to the pepper tree.

My green dome world under that tree was all cool green and sunlight. The big horizontal branches, as wide as a stuffed chair, took me up and held me gently against rough bark. It felt good to be alone there, away from mirrors and everyone else. I could reach the lovely tree’s fine green veils. I Read More

Broken Water Pipe Puts Damper On New Year’s Eve Dinner, Forces Evacuation At Manhattan Project

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New Year’s Eve diners at the Manhattan Project Restaurant were informed by Victor Medina, right, at about 7 p.m. that they must vacate the building. A few minutes earlier, a fire alarm went off and firefighters arrived on the scene and discovered a broken water pipe near the sprinkler system in an empty office space at the rear of the building on Central Avenue. The water had to be shut off and once the building was evacuated, the electricity also was shut off because water had leaked near electrical breakers. Medina explained that diners who had not yet received their food could leave with no charge Read More

New Pastor Coming To Los Alamos

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New pastor the Rev. Theophan Mackey and his family will arrive in Los Alamos in early January. Courtesy photo

SJOP News:

Saint Job Orthodox Parish in Los Alamos will welcome its new pastor the Rev. Theophan Mackey in January. 

Father Theophan and his family will arrive early January to celebrate Nativity with the community Jan. 6-7.  

Services for the Feast of Nativity, celebrated according to the Julian Calendar, will be: Vesperal Liturgy Tuesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Holy Supper and on Wednesday morning Divine Liturgy Read More

Food on the Hill: Poached Pears

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Photo by Leo Rose
 
Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH

This Week’s Recipe: Poached Pears

The holidays seem to present endless opportunities to enjoy pastry. Flour, sugar, butter and eggs combined in a multiplicity of tasty ways: cookies, cakes, pies, rolls, fruit- and nut-studded breads. By the time New Year’s Eve rolls around, I am happy to put away the flour and serve a dessert featuring one of the fresh fruits widely available in the winter — pears.

If you are lucky enough to find perfectly ripe pears for the day you will serve them, they are delicious unadorned, or Read More

Making New Year’s Resolutions … Like Herding Cats

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Making New Year’s Resolutions Is A Lot Like Herding Cats
By TOM GARRISON
St. George, Utah
It’s that time of year again. Holiday cheer mixed with excess—an abundance of rich food and drink, way too much money spent on gifts, perhaps a bit too much time spent with the slightly obnoxious Uncle Bob.
In the post-Christmas doldrums, you swear to maintain a more even keel next year. Lucky for you there is a mechanism by which this can be attained—the New Year’s resolution. To increase the probability of success, consider the following guidelines.

Making New Year’s resolutions is a lot like herding cats—both Read More