Category Archives: New Mexican

A Chile By Any Other Name

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Last week I received the March issue of Sunset Magazine and, as it was an issue dedicated to food, I dove right in.  Loved the article about Mexican Markets, especially as they talked about Pro’s Ranch, the one I visit most often.  And the cover – A picture of a burger … 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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A Fresh Start

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Every year between September and October, chile pepper roasting goes into high gear in New Mexico.  Everyone has their favorite chile pepper (the fruit – yes chile is a fruit – not the dish) vendor – and they don’t tell you who … 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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Breakfast Tortillas

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

We’ve been pretty busy this month with lots of guests.  I strive to meet all the dietary restrictions but sometimes it is hard to do while still providing some variety to the mix.   This weekend I had two guests who were low carb and one … Continue reading →

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Time to Learn

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Yesterday was a fun day – at least most of it was.  Two of my girlfriends and I drove up to Santa Fe to attended a bonus class at the Santa Fe School Of Cooking.  Going to bonus classes is an annual treat I do … Continue reading →

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Hot Chiles

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Yesterday was Chile Day!  For those of you who don’t live in the southwest this has no meaning.  For those of you that do – I’ll bet you’re drooling right now! Yesterday we went to the Corrales Growers Market and bought … Continue reading →

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A Salsa Salad

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

Tonight we are having Carne Asada.  My sides will be home fried potatoes with chile seasoning and our favorite salsa/salad – Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salsa.  I first had this salsa as an appetizer presented by the Santa Fe School … 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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