Lifestyles

Letter to the Editor: Nothing Short of Miraculous!

By Ann McLaughlin, Artistic Director
Los Alamos Concert Association

On Friday night, the Blue Window Bistro suffered a plumbing disaster resulting in flooding.

This could also have been a disaster for the Los Alamos Concert Association as we had reserved the restaurant for a post-concert dinner for 60 people, following the performance of Amsterdam’s Calefax Reed Quintet Sunday evening.

Instead, Melissa Paternoster and her wonderful staff flew into action and catered the dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

Working in an unfamiliar kitchen, these great people presented us with Read More

K of C Recognizes Free Throw State Champs

Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya, left, and Grand Knight Ray Chavez with Free Throw State Champions EliIram-Bent, left, and Alicia Gonzales and Runner-Up Champ Wilhelm Schmidt. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
 

K of C Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya presents Alicia Gonzales her state championship trophy and certificate. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales

K of C News:

Knights of Columbus Council #3137 last week recognized the K of C Free Throw State Champions and Runner-up.

 
The state free throw competition took place Saturday, March 23 in Grants.

Alicia Gonzales won her second

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De Colores Restaurant Going Strong After 34 Years

A crowd enjoys lunch Wednesday at De Colores at the Gate, 2470 East Road. The popular eatery celebrates 34 years this month serving the Los Alamos community. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Staff report
 
Founded in 1978 by Joan and Mel Duran, and operating at the current location for 10 years, De Colores is the longest running restaurant in Los Alamos.
The restaurant was packed during the lunch hour Wednesday and is a popular dining spot for those who live and work in Los Alamos.
Joan Duran told the Los Alamos Daily Post that she is concerned about rumors that continue to circulate
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Creole Nouvelle Now Open for Breakfast

Crowds are flocking to the Creole Novelle Restaurant at 1793 Deacon St. for lunch and now breakfast! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

For the past two months, Creole Novelle has been drawing crowds to 1793 Deacon St. for lunch Monday through Friday.

Owner Esther Lucchini serves up creole and cajun specialties like seafood gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee as well as oyster po’ boy and prime rib po’ boy sandwiches, cajun pasta and a popular bread pudding.

On a recent visit to the Creole Nouvelle, every table was occupied and a line for takeout stretched Read More

Food on the Hill: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Bacon

 
This Week’s Recipe: 
 
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Bacon
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon of bacon grease
Salt and Pepper
2 cups cream
1/2 cup milk
(opt- 2 cloves garlic,pressed)
6 cups slices potatoes(6 medium). I have used a mandolin to cut my potato, but you can just use a knife.
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cups chopped ham
1/2 cup bacon, fried and crumbled fine
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated) 
 
Directions:
 
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Meetups Grow Friday Nights at Dixie Pub

From left, Cary Grzadzinski, Anna Dillane and Bryan Williamson join a growing group of people gathering Friday nights for a ‘Meetup’ event during Happy Hour at the newly remodeled Dixie Pub at the back of the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave. Community members are invited to drop by around 5:30 p.m. each Friday for specials on beer, well drinks, martinis, peel and eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell and other bar food. Anna Dillane facilitates the weekly Meetups. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Los-Alamos-Yours-to-Discover/ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Column: Easter Challenge

Easter Challenge
Column by JUSTIN KLEIST
 
Over the past week God has put something on my heart and I can’t seem to get it out of my mind.
 
It is a burning desire and it takes up every moment of my thoughts.
 
I think He has been telling me to spread the good news and truth about Easter.
 
Last week I made a tract that tells the true meaning of Easter and contains the gospel.
 
I have made more than 400 copies and have been passing them out to people. But this is not enough.
 
What if we could get 3,000 people to read the gospel message before Easter?
 
Then I started to
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Holy Week Meditation: Christ Has Died! Christ Has Risen!

Christ Has Died! Christ Has Risen!

By Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
Pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church

Without the sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, we cannot be reconciled to the Father. During the season of Lent, we are thankful that Christ has been crucified for us. He died for our transgressions. He has won for us the forgiveness of all of our sins.

Without the glorious resurrection of Jesus from the tomb, we cannot have eternal life. During the season of Easter, we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ from the dead.

He was raised for our justification. Because of this event, we are declared Read More

Trinity on the Hill Hosts Service of ‘The Seven Last Words’

Chimayo Road Cross. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com

 

By LYNN FINNEGAN
Los Alamos

This Friday, March 29 from noon until approximately 3 p.m., at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, the Los Alamos community is invited to a unique Good Friday service that features the ministry of six different churches in town. 

The service of “The Seven Last Words” is a distinctive worship service of prayer, song and reflection.

During the three hours, priests, pastors, and ministers from Los Alamos’s diversity of Christian churches are each given an opportunity for a seven-10 minute reflection Read More

Passover in Los Alamos

David Sigeti leads family and friends in traditional Passover rituals at his White Rock home in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff report

Passover began at sundown Monday and ends Tuesday, April 2 – chag sameach to our Jewish readers!

In her oral history, Evelyn Litz recalls celebrating Passover at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project: “I remember one year we had Passover there and it was a gigantic room. And we had a beautiful Passover Seder and I think it was led by the Army chaplain but I’m not positive. But it was a very wonderful feeling; yes.”

The eight-day Read More

Food on the Hill: Dipping Olive Oil

 
This week’s recipe:
 
Dipping Olive Oil
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon rosemary crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary
1-2 teaspoon kosher salt
ground pepper
red pepper flakes
4-5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon parsley
 
Directions:
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Simmer on stove top for 4-5 minutes to combine,cool.  keeps for a very long time in fridge. serve at room temp.
 
Good for breads and over hummus
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Hypno Talk: What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypno Talk
By KELLY MCLOUGHLIN

What is Hypnotherapy?

Let me introduce to you the most powerful self-help system known to man – Hypnotherapy!

What exactly is hypnotherapy and how can it help me, you may be wondering? Hypnotherapy uses the ancient art of hypnosis to put a client into a deep state of relaxation.

Once the client is relaxed completely the therapist accesses the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious mind. This is where we hold all of our beliefs and memories.

Before we get too far down the rabbit hole let me explain a little about the mind, starting with the conscious mind. Our Read More

NMDOT Prepares for Annual Pilgrimage to El Santuario De Chimayó

Pilgrams walk along the highway to Chimayó in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The highways and roads that lead to the village of Chimayó, New Mexico will be crowded next week as thousands of people begin their pilgrimage to el Santuario de Chimayó.

The largest crowds will be seen on Good Friday, March 29, but road congestion and minor delays can be expected any time in this area during Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday.

“Generations of New Mexicans have participated in the Holy Week pilgrimage to Chimayó and over the years this tradition has grown to include Read More

Easter Music Celebration at LDS Chapel

The White Rock Strings is one of the groups scheduled to perform at the upcoming Easter Music Celebration. Courtesy photo

L.D.S. News:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring an Easter Music Celebration. 

It will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the L.D.S. Chapel at 1967 18th St. in Los Alamos. 

A second performance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in Santa Fe at the L.D.S. Chapel at 410 Rodeo Road. 

The program will feature many local musicians from various religious denominations performing selections from Handel’s Messiah and other traditional Read More

Easter Chicken to Visit TOTH Sunday

TOTH News:

The Easter Chicken is set to visit Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, corner of Trinity and Diamond, at 6:07 p.m., this Palm Sunday, March 24.

TOTH’s talented puppet group led by Angie Chipera is responsible for the Eastern Chicken’s visit.

Also included in Palm Sunday events is a lively and dynamic service of Holy Communion, teaching and singing, led by the Generations band.

The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. with fellowship during an excellent dinner provided to the public at no charge.

Palm Sunday’s homily will speak to the fact that all people are cracked pots: Read More

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate April 6 at Los Alamos Co-op!

CO-OP News:

The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is hosting its first wine and food pairing class Saturday, April 6 in the Co-op’s Café.

There will be two 75-minute classes: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Vivác Winery’s Marketing and Publicity Director Michele A. Padberg, a certified executive sommelier, will teach the basics of wine and food pairing in a relaxed setting so attendees can feel free to explore different taste sensations.

Experience five different Vivác wines, all using New Mexico grapes, paired to local, regional and international cheese, beef and dark chocolate.

Learn what to look for when Read More

Column: ‘Why People Do Not Go to Church?’

“Why People Do Not Go to Church?”
By Sr. Pastor Paul Cunningham
First Baptist Church of Los Alamos

A strange subject for a pastor to explore, but one that even this pastor, lived for 10 years. It’s a cultural phenomenon not limited to Los Alamos but spans across the Atlantic, into the very seat of modern Christianity.

According to one report by the North American Mission Board, Los Alamos has the highest percentage of church-attendance of any county in New Mexico – 9.5 percent! 

But still, ‘why do people not go to church?’

This is what I have seen, heard and felt:

  • #1 Objection: Time; that does not
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Food on the Hill: Spaghetti Pie

 
This Week’s Recipe:
 
Spaghetti Pie
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
6 oz cooked spaghetti noodles
2 eggs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
1/2 chopped medium onion
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 tablespoons butter
Enough chive chip dip (6oz?)
7 mushrooms, sliced
2 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese
 
Directions:
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

If you are going to freeze them for later I have found that if you put a layer of Plastic wrap in the pie pan or ramekins, after they are frozen, you can take them out of Read More

Izraelevitz: Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate School

Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate School
Column by DAVID IZRAELEVITZ

Passover, glazed donuts and graduate school do not mix well. This is a fact that I encountered, for five consecutive years, when I was a graduate student working on my doctoral degree.

Full appreciation of this physical law requires some background, so please bear with me for a paragraph or two.

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the Jewish week-long holiday celebrating the Biblical Exodus of the Jews from Egypt.

There is a ceremonial dinner, called the Passover Seder, that begins the week of Passover and introduces the observance Read More

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