Evelyn Bruder’s Dream Team blog

The League of American Bicyclists is hosting a commuter class Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 4pm-8pm at Las Cruces City Hall (700 N. Main Street, Conference Room 2007C).

This class is for adult cyclists who’ve completed Traffic Skills 101 and wish to explore commuting to work or school by bicycle. There will be 3-hours of classroom time and a 1-hour on-bike course which will cover route selection, bicycle equipment choices, dealing with cargo & clothing, bike parking, riding at night, and foul weather riding.

What to bring: a brown bag dinner and water bottle, your bike in good working condition, a helmet, bike lights (white front/red rear), reflective wear for night riding, and riding clothing.

To reserve a seat, email edconway@me.com by August 28th. The fee for the class is $20.

Sponsored by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces MPO, the Mesilla Valley Bicycle Coalition, Outdoor Adventures, and the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico.
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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

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Las Cruces Farmers Market (every Saturday and Wednesday)

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve made it to the farmers market, so it’s definitely going to be on my to-do list for tomorrow. For one, I have a hankering for some fresh green tomatoes, so that I can slice them up and put them on the grill (I usually just put a dash of salt, pepper and olive oil on them before grilling).

And then hopefully sometime later in the day I will be able to make it to one of the following shows.

KRWG benefit concert

Steve Smith, Chris Sanders and Hard Road will play a benefit concert for KRWG at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Rio Grande Theatre. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

For more information or tickets visit www.krwg.org or call 646-2222.

Lucky Seven: Phoenix Piano Quartet presents free show

Relax and recharge at the free Lucky Seven: Phoenix Piano Quartet concert on Saturday at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Center Recital Hall. Show starts at 3 p.m.

The Phoenix Quartet was founded in 2008 by William Leland, who has served for 30 years as resident pianist in the NMSU Music Department.

The program will feature Mozart’s Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Gabriel Fauré’s Quintet in C Minor and two violin solos by Frizt Kreisler: “Praeludium and Allegro” and “Tambourin Chinois (Chinese Tambourine)

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

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I was perusing the Internet a few days ago for new ice cream recipes that I could do with the grandkids, and we came across a very delicious one from a New Mexican native—Jane Butel.  Butel currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she has her very own cooking school.  The recipe of her’s that really caught my eye the other day was her chile chocolate ice cream. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the flavors of spicy and sweet—it’s wonderful! It’s not hot like burn-your-mouth hot, but there is a nice bite mixed in with the creamy sweetness. The grandkids loved it, my husband loved it, and well I couldn’t get enough of it. (I can only imagine how incredible it is when Butel herself makes it…)

Jane Butel’s Chile Chocolate Ice Cream

“This velvety-rich ice cream benefits from both chile and cinnamon flavoring the chocolate,” says Butel. “The Aztecs felt that you must have cinnamon or chile whenever you consumed chocolate, which to them was a warrior’s drink consumed before battle.” Find caribe chiles at www.janebutelcooking.com

½ cup water
¼ cup crushed caribe chiles
²/³ cup sugar
2 3-inch sticks canela or Mexican cinnamon sticks (available at natural or ethnic groceries)
¾ pound dark sweet chocolate,
broken into pieces
¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 cups whipping cream
6 egg yolks

Boil water and crushed chiles together in small saucepan until chile flesh is soft. Strain, rubbing with wooden spoon or rubber spatula to remove as much pulp as possible. Return mixture to saucepan, add ¹/³ cup of sugar and cinnamon sticks.

Bring to boil, stirring constantly.

Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and let stand 1 minute. Discard cinnamon sticks, add chocolate and butter. Let stand several minutes, until chocolate is melted. Stir mixture until smooth. If necessary, place over low heat until chocolate melts.

Scald cream in large saucepan. In bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining ¹/³ cup sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in a little of the cream, and return mixture to saucepan. Cook, stirring until mixture is hot, then remove from heat. Beat in chocolate mixture and remaining cream. Pour into heatproof bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, stirring occasionally.

Transfer to ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.

Makes 1½ quarts

Reprinted with permission from Jane Butel.

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

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We’ve had a hot summer, but surprisingly not too many triple-digit days this year. Nonetheless, I wanted to share a couple simple tips with you on how to stay hydrated and cool for the next couple months and maybe even save you some money, buy better utilizing what you already have: windows and blinds!

Photo courtesy of http://jcarrot.org/wp-content/uploads/sports_drink0819.jpg
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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

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Looking for something fun to go along with your cookouts this weekend? It sure does seem like there are a lot of things happening around the Las Cruces area—everything from music and fun runs, to mini wine fests and light displays.

Las Cruces Electric Light Parade
July 3, 2010, 9 p.m.
Begins at Apodaca Park, at the corner of Madrid Avenue and Solano Drive, and travels south on Solano, left on Hadley and left on Walnut, ending at the corner of Walnut Street and Spruce Avenue at Sierra Middle School. Right after the parade (10 p.m.), Journey Unauthorized will be playing at the Hadley Complex.

Fourth of July Fun Run
July 4, 6 a.m.
Where: Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.

City of Las Cruces Garrison Flag Raising
July 4, 8 a.m. and lowered at 5 p.m.
Where: Veterans Park, 2651 Roadrunner Parkway
How much: Free, public welcome

Las Cruces fireworks display and musical entertainment
July 4, 8 p.m. Clay Walker concert followed by the $31,000, 25 minute firework display at 10 p.m.
Where: Hadley Complex

“Multi-platinum-selling country star Clay Walker has another hit on his hands with “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,” the first single off the album of the same name released June 8. The Texas musician, who has sold more than 11 million records, has dominated the country charts with 26 charted singles; including six No. 1 singles, since his debut in 1993. Walker started his career strong, with his first two singles — “What’s It to You,” and “Live Until I Die” — reaching No. 1 on the country charts.”

2010 La Viña Winery 4th of July Country Picnic
July 4, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: La Union

Info: Bring your own picnic or enjoy a hamburger or hotdog from K & B Barbeque.
(No Coolers or pets, please.)

Prices
Admission – Free
Water, Sodas – $1 each
Wine by the Glass – $3 to $7
Wine Margaritas-$4

Musical entertainment will be provided by “Live By Request”.
La Vina will have tents, tables and chairs set up, but you may wish to bring your own lawn chairs. There will be croquet, badminton, and a water slide.

For more info or directions, click here.

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

We welcome comments and questions – CLICK HERE