Lifestyles

This Week’s Recipe: Coconut Pork in Crockpot (Two Ways)

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This Week’s Recipe: Coconut Pork in Crockpot (Two Ways)
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds of boneless pork shoulder roast, sliced into about ¾ inch slabs, fat removed as much as possible
¼ cup fish sauce
2 cans of coconut milk (unsweetened)
1 cup of regular milk
1 cup of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cup green onions, sliced into small rings
Rice noodles or rice, cooked
Thai Red Curry Paste, to taste (if you want the second option for taste)
Save a little green onion and cilantro for garnish
 
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Seeking Truth in Science and Faith Series Tackles Role of Creator in Chaotic Universe

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SCIENCE/FAITH News:

The upcoming Seeking Truth in Science and Faith talk and discussion will focus on the role of chance in creation and what this means about the nature of the Creator in time.

The discussion and talk are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. More than 40 people from pastors to mathematicians will participate. The presenter is Chick Keller.

Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m., the discussion begins.

While early philosophers and theologians gave the Creator the character of omniscience, i.e. complete Read More

‘Free Stuff Day’ At First Baptist Church Saturday

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COMMUNITY News:

The First Baptist Church is hosting a free stuff day 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Aug. 2 on its campus at 2200 Diamond Dr.

This event is for anyone in the community. Come on down for a free morning of rock climbing, face painting and snacks.

Also, community members may bring any gently used items to the church office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Monday through Thursday. Please sort and label any clothing donations … example: Baby Boy Birth-3 Months.

Furniture donations will be accepted 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church parking lot.  Read More

Meet Frances Deters of Pancha Patch Farms

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Frances Deters of Pancha Patch Farms. Courtesy photo

Frances Deter of Pancha Patch Farms on the eastern side of Socorro near the Rio Grande River has a booth displaying her meats and poultry products each Thursday at the local farmers market.

Manager Cindy Talamantes of the Los Alamos Farmers Market recently interviewed Deter:

What is your business?

I am the owner of Pancha Patch Farms where I produce quality heritage pastured raised pork and pastured eggs.

When did you get started in your field of work?

 I started by buying a farm and trying different animals to see what I liked and what could Read More

Crowd Joins Los Alamos Historical Society At Time Out Pizzeria For Premiere of ‘Manhattan’

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The private dining room at Time Out Pizzeria on Central Avenue is filling up with community members prepared to watch the premiere of Manhattan this evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The main dining area also is filling up for the big event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Heather McClenahan, executive director of the Los Alamos Historical Society reminds the crowd that the producers have said repeatedly of this series, ‘This is fiction.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Tonight starts the television series premiere of “Manhattan” Read More

How the Hen House Turns: Time to Go Sleeping

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How the Hen House Turns:
Time to Go Sleeping
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.
Los Alamos
 

In winter, at night, a flashlight beam is enough to guide the little ducks to the warm Hen House. Lucy goose doesn’t object when they dash through the door and between her legs—probably because she raised them. Lucy gives the chicken some trouble in summer, but Gwendolyn has learned to avoid Lucy, and the hen hops up onto the roost when the goose is being bossy.

Lucy and Bobbi, the geese, also follow the beam of light into the Hen House for the night. They are the only ones who stay up outside until I get Read More

Rosary and Funeral Mass Set For Emily Mares-Lang

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IHM News:

A rosary will be held for Emily Mares-Lang at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Emily died July 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico of a head trauma after a reckless driver hit her while she was walking.

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Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of ‘Frozen’

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Movie poster. Courtesy/UCLA
 
UNITARIAN News:
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos continues its free summer movie series with a viewing of the 2013 Disney hit, Frozen at 7 p.m., Saturday in Robinson Hall at the church. Admission is free.
 
At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 27, Rev. John Cullinan will present a sermon for all ages based on themes from the film. This  is a multi-generational service. All are welcome for worship, followed by coffee and conversation.
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is at 1738 N. Sage St. For more information, visit www.uulosalamos.org or
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Food on the Hill: Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers

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This Week’s Recipe: Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
8 strips bacon, cooked – save fat
1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 1/2 slices white bread, crusts removed and torn into small pieces
1/4 cup milk1/4 cup of very finally chopped onion
1 1/3 pounds ground beef1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup chopped and very well drained roasted green chile
4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
 
Directions:
 
Mix milk, bread and onions, until you make a paste.
 
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High Tea & Fashion Show Aug. 30

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Photo by TK Thompson

TOTH News:

Tickets are on sale now for the High Tea and Fashion Show 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 2900 Trinity Dr. in Kelly Hall Fashions from Shop on the Corner (Trinity on the Hill thrift shop), also silent auction with handmade items, gift certificates, time and talent donations, and more. 

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Advance ticket purchase recommended, call 505.662.5107. All proceeds go to support two house building mission trips to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico this fall, one in October (House of Hope Read More