Lifestyles

Food on the Hill: Shrimp Risotto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday

The Craig Martin Experience plays the Blue Window Bistro at an earlier. Photo courtesy of Craig Martin

Staff report:

The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, April 20 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.

Tickets are $15 per person and dinner reservations are required.

This is the band’s third appearance at the restaurant and they will break out plenty of new tunes for the audience.

“I call this set list ‘Raisin’ the Bar.’ One cool aspect of being a band that’s been together over a year is we are continually challenging ourselves

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Food on the Hill: Cream of Asparagus Soup with Grilled Asparagus

 
This Week’s Recipe:
 
Cream of Asparagus Soup made with Grilled Asparagus
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
*** You must have either a blender or a food processor to make this soup.
 
Ingredients:
 
2 pounds of asparagus
Olive oil
3 tablespoons of butter
3 ½ cups of chicken broth
½ cup chopped onions
2 cloves of garlic, pressed
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 cup cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)
 
Directions:
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Clean the asparagus, and remove the woody ends and discard. Blanch the
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‘Geek Night’ Packs Dixie Pub

The Dixie Pub at the rear of the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos was packed again Thursday night for the popular ‘Geek Night’ event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Couple Win $50K Dream Wedding

Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau on the night of their victory in the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. Courtesy/NM Dream Wedding Giveaway
A professional engagement portrait of Chris and Jeanette by Frank Frost was one of the gifts given to contest finalists. Photo by Frank Frost courtesy of NM Dream Wedding Giveaway
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos contestants Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau have won the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway.

The winners were announced Tuesday. The couple’s prize is a dream wedding package valued at more than $50,000, including Read More

YMCA Launches New Weight Management Class

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s new dietitian Sara Pocernik will teach a new weight management class 12:15-1 p.m., beginning Monday April 15.  

This class will focus on a “non-diet” method of weight management and will  consist of six classes, which will address various nutritional topics, as well as provide fitness advice. 

Meetings also include nutritional handouts, healthy recipes, motivation, support, a trip to the grocery store and more.

Classes meet at the Y Express, 140 Central Park Square. Pre-registration is required and may be done at the main Y at 15th and Iris Read More

Money IQ: Required Minimum Distributions

Money IQ
By TAMMY M. THORN

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)

Several months ago in Money IQ, the focus was on retirement savings, specifically what IRA Savings Plan was best suited for you in reducing your tax bill.

What’s next?

Retirement and Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): The IRS mandates that an individual is subject to a Required Minimum Distribution from Traditional IRA Savings Plans or other retirement plan savings (Roth IRAs excluded) once one attains age 70 and ½.  

Definition: RMD is the minimum amount an IRA owner must withdraw from their retirement account Read More

Did Carmen Say Yes?

An as yet unknown person has popped the question to someone named Carmen through this message painted on the White Rock rock … the question is … did Carmen say yes? Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Tijerina Trio Brings Unique Sound to Pajarito Brewpub Saturday

Photo by Melissa Lea

Staff report:

The Todd Tijerina Trio will showcase its fierce and unique brand of R&B and blues 7-11 p.m. at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday, April 13. Admission is $5 at the door.

The Albuquerque-based group is touring to promote its newest album, Meant To Be, which received four New Mexico Music Award nominations, winning Blues Song of the Year for Tijerina’s song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”

“Tijerina’s technical prowess is glazed with a finesse that can mesmerize an audience into a state of spellbound awe. His inherent sense of the groove, however, is so strong and insistent Read More

Food on the Hill: Lemon Bars

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
This Week’s Recipe:
 
Lemon Bars
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
1 box yellow pudding cake mix
1 jumbo egg
1 stick butter, melted
1 box,less 2 tablespoons(reserved) confectioners sugar
1-8oz cream cheese, softened
2 jumbo eggs
1 lemon
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Directions:
 
Mix cake mix, 1 egg, butter and zest from lemon (see picture.)
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Put into a greased 9×13 pan and press flat.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
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