Category Archives: Sandhill Crane

I’m Back

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

I can’t believe it is already November 12th.  Between Balloon Fiesta, volunteer duties and family events the month of October flew by; and November seems to be following suit.  I have promised myself to get back to my blog – … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Croissants for Breakfast

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Normally I like to alternate between sweet and savory entrées for our breakfast guests.  But this weekend I have a guest who prefers protein every day.  So I will be serving eggs two days in a row.  However, just because I … Continue reading →

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Decadent Dessert for Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Happy Father’s Day to my beloved father, Harvey.  You taught me a lot Dad; how to fish, how to drive, and one of the most important lessons, how to shake hands.  You see, I was paying attention!  Your children are … Continue reading →

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LIfe Goes On

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

The last few days we have been blest with beautiful weather.  Daytime highs of upper 80′s and night-time lows in the upper 40′s, typical NEw Mexican summer weather.  The skies have been a brilliant Georgia O’Keeffe blue with few clouds.  Needless to … Continue reading →

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Garden Update

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

All of this warm weather, not to mention all of the watering, is really helping our garden along.  We have four different varieties of tomato plants and all of them have tomatoes!  This is the earliest I’ve had tomatoes since … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Garnish

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Breakfast is a pretty big part of the B&B experience and here at the Sandhill Crane Bed and Breakfast I take it pretty seriously.  Some B&B’s serve a buffet style breakfast.  Some serve a family style breakfast.  I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Grilled Trout

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

The June/July issue of Saveur arrived this week.  The issue is dedicated to BBQ.  What a feast for the eyes.  In my past life I travelled a lot of this country and got to sample a lot of BBQ.  Makes my moth … Continue reading →

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Spring Garden

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

At long last the stone work in the landscape is done and my garden has gone in.  And now we wait.  Planting this garden has been very different from my usual way of doing things.  Usually I go to the … Continue reading →

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One Week, Three Continentents

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

This week we are travelling the world at dinner time.  Last night we covered Asia; our Gourmet Group prepared Japanese food, thanks to one couple who lived in Japan and had the authentic recipes.  Tonight I am making paella.  That covers Europe.  Tomorrow … 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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