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Happy Easter

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Is it just me or are so many of our holiday traditions associated with food?  Yesterday I wrote about our Easter Lamb cake.  That cake, by the way, is the closest thing to lamb that will cross our table.  Neither … 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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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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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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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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Cooking for a Chef

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

When you run a Bed and Breakfast you meet all sorts of people with all sorts of occupations.  Our guests have included musicians (a lot of them), military personnel, first responders, teachers, doctors and nurses, authors, politicians, etc.  I love … Continue reading →

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Applesauce on the Side

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

We’re having potato pancakes for dinner tonight.  As I mentioned in a previous post, I learned how to make potato pancakes from my grandmother.  Nothing is better with potato pancakes than fresh applesauce.  And it is actually pretty easy to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!  The cranberries and pumpkin pie were made yesterday, the bird (stuffed) is in the oven, the brussels sprouts are cut up and ready for the pan, the green bean casserole is ready for the … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Muffins

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

If you own a Bed and Breakfast you make muffins.  You also bake a lot of cookies but that’s another story.  Earlier this week I had guests who had to leave at 4AM.  You read that right 4 in the … Continue reading →

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Rex the Rooster

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

George decided I needed to get out of the house on Wednesday, and he needed a day off,  so we went to a rare Wednesday opening day estate sale.  The sale was at a home in Santa Fe County.  The … Continue reading →

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