Lifestyles

Food on the Hill: Shrimp Risotto

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This week’s Recipe:

Shrimp Risotto

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
2 cups of arborio rice (uncooked)
6 to 7 cups of chicken stock
2 1/2 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of chopped onions
4 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons of dried dill weed
3/4 cup peas
1/2 cup asparagus, tips are best if you can use the rest of the stalk in something else
3 cups chopped shrimp
¾ cup parmesan cheese (not the expensive stuff)
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 uncut shrimp for garnish
Some good parmesan for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
 
Directions:
 
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Shop on the Corner Has Influx of Men’s Clothes

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SOTC News:

The Shop on the Corner at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., has received the donation of a large amount of fine men’s clothing.

The community is encouraged to stop by the shop, 8:45-11:45 a.m., Wednesday to purchase some of the men’s clothing, which will be priced at $1 per item.

All of the proceeds from the sale go to charity.

 

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Solo Traveler: The Art of Renting

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
The Art of Renting

It dawned on me one day in Florence, that without engaging in the art of renting, all the travel I’d been doing for the last few years would not have been possible.

Still clearly a novice, I don’t know every website that features places to rent. A full apartment isn’t always needed or wanted, and I’m only marginally comfortable renting a room in a home and sharing the bath.

At www.airbnb.com people post their spare rooms for rent. Sometimes a private bath is included; often the bath is shared. Some furnished apartments are

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Zadrozny Demonstrates Sound Yoga at Mullein Leaf Massage

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The sound yoga studio of Andy Zadrozny. The ‘Resonant Body Platform,’ allows a person to perform the sound yoga technique on another person’s body. Courtesy photo

By MANDY MARKSTEINER

Like many mothers, when I was pregnant I enjoyed placing headphones against my belly, amazed to feel the baby respond to the sounds.

But I’ve wondered, what do unborn babies actually hear?

According to Alfred Tomatis, the famous French neurologist, the first sense organs to develop in a human embryo are the ears and the first sensation a baby in utero experiences, is its body resonating Read More

Renegade Mountain Band Plays Pajarito Brewpub Saturday

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Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo

Staff report

Put on your cowboy boots Saturday night when the Renegade Mountain Band comes to Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.

The music starts at 8 p.m. Be sure to show up early, because a full house is expected.

The Renegade Mountain Band (RMB) is a New Mexico country band that specializes in outlaw country, modern dance classics, and original country rock.

RMB is best known for their excellent representations of classic country artists and for their up-tempo interpretations of dance classics. RMB also throws in some rock and original country rock to keeps Read More

Solo Traveler: When Atheists Pray

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
When Atheists Pray

A combi in Mexico is a van, usually a Toyota, with bench seats installed along each wall, behind the driver’s seat, and across the back. Packed solid, they can hold 20 or more people.

Combi drivers have a reputation for crazy fast driving, passing other cars on blind curves, sliding over the yellow line into oncoming traffic. Yet, miraculously, you almost never hear of a combi flying off a cliff and killing everyone. The drivers are just careful enough.

But every once in a while a driver is so bad you know your time on earth is limited, Read More

Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert May 19

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IHM News:

  • Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert Set for May 19

The public is invited to attend an upcoming musical concert hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church of Los Alamos – the third in its series of free concerts to raise money for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund.

The concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at IHM, and will showcase the talents of a number of fine musicians from IHM and other churches and musical groups from around northern New Mexico.

Among the featured groups will be an accapella group of 12 voices “Memorare” (meaning ‘To Read More

Food on the Hill: Frozen Pina Colada Pie

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This week’s Recipe:

Frozen Pina Colada Pie

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

2 large gram cracker crusts
½ cup sugar
12 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 teaspoons of rum flavoring extract
3 cups of sweetened coconut
2 cans of crushed pineapple in syrup (drain ONE of the cans)
8 oz French vanilla flavored cool-whip (or regular if you can’t find the French vanilla)

Directions:

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Spread the coconut out on a baking sheet and place under broiler to toast. Watch this very carefully, mix as needed. Set aside to cool.

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Los Alamos Business People Attend FAN 44

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Chamber of Commerce members attend Fan 44 lunch meetings twice a month at restaurants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock as a way to meet and network with other members. One FAN 44 group met at de Colores Restaurant Friday. From left, Seva Khalsa, (Khalsa Acupuncture) Galey Bland, (Rodan and Fields) and de Colores owner Joan Duran. Tom Wyant (Enchanted Trek) had just stepped away from the table. Photo by Katy Korkos/Chamber
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Solo Traveler: Slow-Go Travel

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
Slow-Go Travel

As a retired solo traveler, cost is my main concern when I want to go anywhere.

A hotel room costs almost as much for one as for two, making traveling alone rather expensive. Hostels and pensiónes can also be a bit pricey even when the bathroom is shared.

From my perspective, the best way to extend travel funds is to travel slowly. Find an area of the world that sounds intriguing, rent a small furnished apartment and stay a while.

Food everywhere is cheaper when purchased in the markets and cooked at “home.” If the utilities are included, monthly Read More