Category Archives: Southwestern States

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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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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Winter Weather

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

After weeks of above normal temperatures, Winter has finally arrived!  And while snow has yet to make an appearance here in Corrales, the cold is making itself known.  The last few mornings the temperature has been in the low to middle teens. … 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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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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Italian in the Mountains

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Living in Chicago we ate our share of Italian food.  There are a couple of good Italian restaurants here in Albuquerque, but when I want Italian sausage I stick to the back yard.  I admit I was spoiled when I … Continue reading →

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Through the Eyes of Another

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The Sandhill Crane is located in Corrales, New Mexico; also called the land of enchantment.   We came under that spell the first time we visited New Mexico over 12 years ago.   But when you live in a place you often … Continue reading →

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

The weather outside is only mildly frightful – actually for a winter girl like me it’s not frightful at all!  We are getting our first real snowfall of the season.  It started sometime after we went to bed last night.  … Continue reading →

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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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