Category Archives: Mexican Food

Cinco de Mayo in New Mexico

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Yesterday was  Cinco de Mayo.  And no, contrary to popular opinion, Cinco de Mayo it is not Mexican Independence day.  In New Mexico Cinco de Mayo  ranks up there with St. Patrick’s day as far as celebrations go.  For some people it’s about … Continue reading →

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Tortillas – Part Two

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

There is an article in the business section of today’s Albuquerque Journal about a company that is going to start making “home style” tortillas.  In light of my recent post I was interested enough to read the story, especially since … Continue reading →

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The Best Tortillas

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

You would think living in New Mexico I would have access to some pretty awesome flour tortillas.  They are, after all,  a staple of the cuisine.   Almost all the flour tortillas available in grocery stores in the Albuquerque area … Continue reading →

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So Much Food So Little Time

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

I just finished watching the Rick Bayless PBS program Mexico: One Plate at a Time.  This episode was on fish dishes offered at restaurants and food carts in Ensenada, Mexico.  As usual it all looked good to us.  I am … Continue reading →

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Fajita Night

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Tonight is Fajita night.  Actually, we’ll be having a variation of Fajita’s using carne asada.  We had carne asada on Sunday night and there was a fair amount leftover.  Leftovers are good on nights like this when meetings coincide with our normal dinner time of 7PM.      Tonight … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Today is Cinco de Mayo; practically a national holiday here in New Mexico.  We can find all manner of really good Mexican food in our area.  But Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in much the same manner as New Years Eve … Continue reading →

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