Category Archives: New Mexico

Garden Time

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

This post will deviate from my usual discussion of food to talk about the next best thing – gardening.  Today is the Saturday before Mother’s day and I can officially plant with little worry of freezing weather.  That’s not to say it can’t happen … Continue reading →

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Food Jingles

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Ok, who remembers this advertising jingle” Oh I’d love to be an Oscar Mayer Wiener.   That is what I truly like to be.  Because if I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener,  everyone would be in love with me!”  Food advertising at … 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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Small Town Festivals

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

There is nothing better than a small town festival.  And the Corrales Harvest Festival is one of the best.  Sponsored by the Kiwanis; everyone gets in on the party.  Besides a Growers Market and Craft Fair there are food vendors,  a juried … 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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Volunteering and the Dastardly Squirrel

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Yes, I’m still alive.  And yes, I’m still cooking.  But wait, there’s more.  Last month I was elected to the position of President, Corrales MainStreet.  I thought this might be a little less time-consuming that serving as the Promotion Chair … Continue reading →

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A Big State

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Today I am going to veer away from my usual food related posts to talk about something very important… New Mexico and Fire.   It seems like New Mexico fires have been in the news almost everyday.  And rightfully so, wildfires are dangerous … Continue reading →

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You Ate Where?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

From time to time George and I get an opportunity to try out new restaurants.  Today was one of those days.  We had a VERY early guest breakfast this morning – 7:30 – on a Saturday.  Guest was out the … Continue reading →

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Cool Wraps

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

The weather is starting to heat up here in Corrales.  We had a very short spring and seem to have catapulted into summer. Temperatures have been in the mid 80′s every day this week.  Fortunately, we live in an adobe home … 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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