Monthly Archives: May 2011

Fajita Night

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Innkeeper

Tonight is Fajita night. Actually, we’ll be having a variation of Fajita’s using carne asada. We had carne asada on Sunday night and there was a fair amount leftover. Leftovers are good on nights like this when meetings coincide with our normal dinner time of 7PM. Tonight … Continue reading →

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One Potato, Two Potato

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Innkeeper

One potato, two potato, three potato, four. Every time I plant potatoes that nursery rhyme comes to mind. Don’t ask me why; I don’t know. And once it gets stuck in my head it’s there for awhile. Saturday I planted potatoes. … Continue reading →

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A Salsa Salad

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Innkeeper

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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Farmers Market Vegetables

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Innkeeper

The Corrales Growers Market is open for the summer! And while it is too early for a lot of fruits or vegetables; the heartier leafy vegetables and root crops are making their way to the market. In previous weeks I have used … Continue reading →

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Burger Time

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Innkeeper

I don’t know anyone, aside from my vegan and vegetarian friends, who doesn’t love a good burger. Thick and juicy, right off the grill. Sometimes that is exactly what you’re craving. I am a big fan of well prepared burgers. … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Tots

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Innkeeper

Tonight we have a family checking in to the Inn. Nothing really unusual about that except I’ve made a rare exception to our no children under 6 policy. There will be a two-year old here for three days. Hosting a small … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Rebuilt

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Innkeeper

We love lasagna. I make up a batch of red sauce, cook up some Italian sausage, grate my mozzarella and parmesan and, using no boil noodles, assemble the whole thing alternating noodles, sauce, cheese and meat. Unfortunately even an eight by … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Innkeeper

Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful Mom. Everything I know about being a mother I learned from her. And a Happy Mother’s day to my mother-in-law. I love your son deeply. I am blessed to be the mother of two wonderful … Continue reading →

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Start Gardening!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Innkeeper

Traditionally Mothers Day is the official start of the gardening season in my corner of New Mexico. Ironically, it is the same start date in the Chicago area. And, as evidenced by the freeze we had here last week, you don’t … Continue reading →

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Veggie Entree

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Innkeeper

Lent is over and I’m still making meatless Fridays! We actually try to have at least one meatless meal a week but lately it seems they fall on Friday’s. Tonight we are having stuffed Portobello mushroom with wild rice. This is a … Continue reading →

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