Lifestyles

Posts From Abroad: Christmas in Paris

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Kerri Frazier is the youngest daughter of longtime Los Alamos resident Terry Foxx. Late last fall, Frazier and her husband Jason Frazier and their 8-year-old daughter embarked on a two-year trip around the world. The family’s first stop was Paris on Dec. 1 and during their month-long stay, Jason Frazier wrote about their experience of Christmas in Paris. The family left Paris Jan. 1 and is now visiting Southern France. Courtesy/Frazier Family

 

Christmas in Paris
By Jason Frazier

Christmas season in the United States assaults all your senses. From Christmas lights, bell ringers, Read More

Food on the Hill: Coconut Bonbons

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Coconut Bonbons
 
  • 2 2/3 cups(7oz) flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, finally chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 20 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
 
Mix first 6 ingredients, chill 3 hours.
 
 
Roll into small balls (maybe 3/4 inch) and chill well again.
 
 
Melt chocolate and dip balls into chocolate and chill again
 
Coconut Bonbons
 
 
Party Idea:
 
 
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Posts From Abroad: The Gibson’s Travel Through Egypt

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Los Alamos residents Robert Gibson and his wife Lori Heimdahl Gibson spent time traveling through Egypt earlier this month including a visit to the Khafre Pyramid, one of the three major pyramids at Giza near Cairo. Photo by Robert Gibson

Lori Heimdahl Gibson stands near the Great Sphinx at Giza. Photo by Robert Gibson

Staff Report

Longtime Los Alamos residents Lori Heimdahl Gibson, founder of JUNTOS, and her husband, former County Councilor Robert Gibson spent time visiting Egypt earlier this month.

After returning home to Los Alamos, the couple shared some of the photos from their trip with Read More

Lunchtime Meetings Benefit Local Eateries

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Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce chats with County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and Councilor David Izraelevitz Friday in the aisle of the Pyramid Restaurant in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Korkos was celebrating a birthday at a nearby table and Burgess and Izraelevitz were leaving the restaurant following a lunch meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Food on the Hill: Caesar Salad Dressing

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This week’s recipe:

Caesar Salad Dressing

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

ingredients

  • 1 cup mayo
  •  1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2(+) cup good grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup of regular Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1to 1 1/2  tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes,crushed

directions

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

mix and chill
 
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IHM Catholic Church Continues Christmas Tradition

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church parishioners continue their Christmas tradition this year of taking gift tags from their Angel Tree responding to needy children’s and senior’s Christmas wishes. This year they gathered more than I,000 gifts including numerous bicycles. This is just another example of the generosity of the Los Alamos community. Photo by Kenneth Lee Read More

Public Invited to Experience Live Nativity

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UNITED CHURCH News:

There will be a Living Nativity staged from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 in the parking lot on the west side of the United Church across Canyon Road from the Aquatic Center.

The public is invited to interact with the Living Nativity; greet the Holy family, the shephards and the Kings, and pet the live stable animals.

Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Read More

Ruby K’s Offers Special Holiday Treats

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RUBY K’s News:

Ruby K’s has pumpkin and pecan pies, challah, fresh rolls and food platters available for holiday parties.  

To order catering items call 662-9866 or stop by the restaurant. 

Orders for Christmas Day food must be placed before closing at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 22. Orders must be picked up before 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24.

Ruby K’s will be open until 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For information, visit https:////rubykbagel.com/.

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‘La Fin du Monde Party’ Kicks Off Holiday Events at Dixie Girl

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DIXIE GIRL News

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DIXIE GIRL News:

Dixie Girl owner Denise Lane announced four upcoming special parties open to the public:

“La Fin du Monde Party” (End of the World Party, Party like there is no tomorrow) 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21

  • Dinner Special: Stout Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vidalia Onion Rings
  • Bar Specials: $3 Martinis, $3 Mayan Mojitos and $3 La Fin du Monde or Maudite Belgian Ales
  • Appetizer specials: Retro Rumaki, Flatbreads and “Buffaleaux” Wings $3

Holiday Wine Dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22
Regular menu Read More