Dining

Food on the Hill: Pear Bread

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Pear Bread
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Note: This recipe makes just one loaf of Pear Bread. Also, Pear Bread will not raise much.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cups nuts
  • 3 chopped pears

directions

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Mix sugar, oil, vanilla, sour cream, eggs. Add pears gently to wet mix, set aside.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
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Community Members Gather for Thanksgiving Meal

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Lots of diners attend the Community Thanksgiving Meal served Thursday at the American Legion 1325 Trinity Dr. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Volunteers Colin McCoy, Ellie Hurst and James Johnson mug for the camera. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 Representative-elect Stephanie G. Richards and daughter Nica Vasquez help serve Thanksgiving meals to community members Thursday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Thanksgiving meal table decorations were created by Robyn Petersen. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More

Thanksgiving at Plymouth

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Los Alamos Daily Post News Team!

HISTORY.COM

In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World.

After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River.

One month later, the Mayflower crossed Read More

Food on the Hill: Pumpkin Mousse in a Chocolate Cup

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Pumpkin Mousse in a Chocolate Cup
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
  • 1 Container of melting candy chocolate (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)
  • Paper muffin cups
  • 1 brush to paint chocolate
  • 1 (15oz) pumpkin
  • 1 pkg. (6oz) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups cool whip

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Melt chocolate according to directions. “Paint” a layer of chocolate on the inside of the paper cup. I used a little fancier cups, but plain ones work just as well.

When you are done with
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Eastern Star Selling Holiday Cakes

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OES News:

Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, is selling fruitcakes, apricot pecan and pineapple pecan cakes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby on Trinity Drive.

Future sale dates include all Fridays: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.

Contact Judy Goldie, 662-3797 goldienm@comcast.net; Nina Laird, 662-7580; or Betty Robertson, 662-5185, for more information.
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Food on the Hill: Smoked Deviled Eggs

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This week’s recipe:

Smoked Deviled Eggs

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

ingredients

10 hard boiled eggs, peeled
Soaked wood chips
Charcoal grill
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finally chopped onions
¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons red Sriracha Rooster Sauce or to taste

directions

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Soak the wood chips in water for about ½ hour and then drain. I do this in a plastic bag, I just find it easier. Cook the charcoal in the grill until they get a light coat of gray. Move all of the briquettes to one side of the grill. Read More

Swankiest Event of Season Coming to Los Alamos!

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Bronze statue by David Pearson. Courtesy photo

SPEAKEASY SOIREE:

Get ready for the swankiest event of the season! The Speakeasy Soiree, benefitting the United Way of Northern New Mexico, takes place from 5:30-10 p.m., Nov. 16 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos.

Come on over and Charleston the night away during the 1920s themed night of dining and dancing at the Dixie Girl restaurant in Los Alamos. 

The Speakeasy Soiree is sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank and 100 percent of the profits go directly to supporting the United Way of Northern New Mexico’s efforts in the local Read More

The CoffeeHouse Cafe’ Spices Up Menu

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The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’, 723 Central Ave. in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Courtesy photo

By Bernadette Lauritzen

The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’ are known for three things; “Exceptional People, Outstanding Coffee and Tremendous Conversation.”

So, if election night will have you up until the wee hours of the morning, stop on by for a freshly brewed cup and a scone.

Owner, Brian Booth knows his crew is ready to stimulate your mouth and your mind as staff members fuse passion and craftsmanship, in starting your day off just right.

“We have some good reliable Read More