Category Archives: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Beautification of Leftover Pears

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Balloon fiesta ended on Sunday meaning the end to expanded continental breakfast at 4 am.   As usual I over bought/made – except for cookies and muffins.  I still have plenty of hard-boiled eggs, granola bars and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Easy Meals for a Busy Week

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

The first two weeks of October are the busiest weeks here at the inn.  The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta draws 100 thousand people to the area – about 80,000 of them from out-of-town.  Needless to say, we are hopping here … Continue reading →

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A Busted Balloon

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Yesterday was the first day of the week-long Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.  We, along with all our guests were up at 4 a.m. in order to leave the inn in time for the mass ascension.  I don’t serve a full breakfast on mass ascension … Continue reading →

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Not My Night To Cook

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Once again my promise to blog every few days has been broken.  It dawned on me this morning as I was taking my shower (anybody else get some of their best ideas in the shower?) that perhaps it is because … Continue reading →

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Up, Up and Away!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Continuing on with what has become somewhat of a tradition; we crewed a balloon last Sunday the last day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Prior to moving to New Mexico my experience with hot air balloons was limited to seeing … Continue reading →

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An Apple a Day

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

After what seems like a lifetime, I am able to resume my blog.  The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is over for another year.  This event is one of the busiest times of the year for us.  Over the course of the … Continue reading →

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Balloon Fiesta!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Once again I am deviating from cooking related information to share my joy at experiencing the greatest air show in the world – the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.  The fiesta is held every year  – this year is the 40th … Continue reading →

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