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Food on the Hill: Berry Tiramisu

This Week’s Recipe: Berry Tiramisu

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

Small jar of raspberry preserves
12 oz. of mascarpone cheese, at room temperature  
½ cup of orange juice
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 oz. of heavy whipping cream, cold
45-50 ladyfingers, dried
2 ½ cups of orange juice
½ cup Grand Marnier liqueur (optional)
16 oz. fresh raspberries
16 oz. fresh strawberries
¼ cup sugar

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, mix together with a hand mixer, the whipping cream and sugar until you start to get peaks. In another large mixing bowl, mix together with Read More

Owner Says Los Alamos Subway Opening March 15

On Sunday, the drywall of the new Subway was visible through the windows. Owner Larry Singh said today that he is waiting for the flooring to arrive and be installed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Subway owner Larry Singh says the plunmbing is done, the electrical system is 80 percent complete. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
The owner of the new Subway undergoing renovations in downtown Los Alamos told the Los Alamos Daily Post a few minutes ago that he will definitely open for business March 15.

“The drywall is up,

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Co+op and Fusion Multisport Partner to Enhance Shopping Experience in Downtown Los Alamos

Fusion Multisport co-owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis with fresh from the Co+op coffee and baked goods now for sale inside their store 106 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Fusion Multisport co-owner Rose Nyenhuis with Co+op General Manager Steve Watts sharing coffee and conversation outside the sports store on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Business News:

Shoppers can now support two local businesses in one stop in downtown Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Co+op’s Downtown Market is in the new Fusion Multisport store on Central Avenue across from CB FOX.

Now shoppers can Read More

Craig Martin Experience Jazzes Up Saturday Night Crowd at Blue Window Bistro

Patrons at the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night couldn’t get enough of the Craig Martin Experience and called for an encore following their two hour jazz performance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Craig Martin Experience performing at the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Craig Martin Experience helped audience members bop into 2014 at Blue Window Bistro Jazz Night Saturday. Los Alamos’ own seven piece jazz ensemble just gets better and better. CME has been swinging together for two years.

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Sydney’s Corner: Foods of Turkey

Sidney Frazier dining on frog legs in Turkey. Photo by Jason Frazier

Sydney’s Corner: Foods of Turkey

Introduction: Teralene Foxx. Photos by Jason Frazier

Over the past year, Sydney, our grandaughter, traveling the world with her parents has blogged about different foods: Foods of the Netherlands, Foods of  Poland, and now foods of Turkey. She was eight when then began their travels and turned nine in September. What amazes me is that this 8/9 year old is willing to try all these different foods. When they were in Bulgaria, she tried frog legs, which she proclaimed “They were really good.” Read More

Unitarian Church Forum Topic: ‘Los Alamos Utilities Department’

John Arrowsmith

UCLA News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos Sunday forum this week will feature Manager John Arrowsmith of the Los Alamos County Utilities Department.

Arrowsmith will present the talk, “Los Alamos Utilities Department” at 10:10 a.m., Sunday Jan. 12 at the Unitarian Church, 1738 North Sage St. He will talk about the current status of the utilities department and answer questions.

The forum is free of charge and open to the public. Read More

Rosebud Cafe Coming to White Rock!

Lana Crochet is opening the Rosebud Cafe in February at 35 Rover Blvd., Suite G in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Major renovations are underway as Lana Crochet creates her Rose Bud Cafe in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Lana Crochet plans to open her Rosebud Cafe in February at 35 Rover Blvd., Suite G in White Rock.

During an interview Thursday with the Los Alamos Daily Post, Crochet said her menu will include organic and gluten free foods, salads, whole grains, muffins, scones, egg salads, quiche with hash

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White Rock Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor

Rev. John Guthrie

WRPC News:

The congregation of White Rock Presbyterian Church welcomed the church’s new pastor, the Rev. John Guthrie, to the pulpit Sunday, Jan. 5.

Pastor Guthrie is a native Texan, having spent most of his early years in San Antonio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Austin College (Sherman, Texas), the PhD degree in physics from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

His first career was invested in software engineering, research, and teaching. Pastor Guthrie taught physics at the University Read More

TOTH: Need a New Year’s Resolution?

Members of the TOTH Generations Band from left, Lisa-Jo Dunham, Lisa Rothrock, and Jennifer Griffin. Photo by TK Thompson
 
Need a New Year’s Resolution?
By LISA ROTHROCK

Looking for a different way to start the new year? Maybe you made that New Year’s resolution to start going to church again—but which church? Which service? How do you dress? What can you expect?

Try starting Jan. 12 with the contemporary service at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church—where it’s laid back, fun, upbeat, and ecumenical (anyone is welcome.) The service is held in the evening, so it might even fit your schedule Read More

Win Taos Adventure Vacation While Helping Rescue Llamas

Pack llama on the trail near Taos. Courtesy/Wild Earth Llama Adventures

TAOS—Wild Earth Llama Adventures in Taos is giving abandoned, abused and neglected llamas a second chance while, at the same time, giving one couple a chance to win a five-day, four night vacation package to Taos with their llama rescue adventure raffle.

Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold now through Jan. 15, increasing the odds of winning. The drawing will be held on Jan. 16. The value of the entire package is well over $2,000.

The Taos vacation package includes: a three-day llama trekking adventure in New Mexico’s pristine Read More