Coping with spring allergies

I post about this topic every March…but this year I’ve had to start my regimen early. If juniper pollen ends up affecting you, you’ll want to be ready! If you start to notice your eyes are feeling itchy and looking red, and you’re sneezing more than usual, and other symptoms from the crazy red pollen … Read more

Santa Fe Restaurant Week

Celebrating its 14th year, over 30 restaurants are participating in this beloved culinary event. Diners will get to enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner menu for $25-$70. Some restaurants are also offering lunch at an even lower price point. Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for people who want to experience the food, décor, service … Read more

RECIPE: Gluten-Free Green Chile Cornbread

Are you focused on avoiding gluten? Same here and this recipe for green chile cornbread looks definitely worth a try! Calling for gluten-free flour, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream and butter, buttermilk and eggs and cornmeal, I am imagining this slathered with honey butter and it sounds perfect for a chilly winter day. Photograph by … Read more

PHOTO: Cold and Snowy Sunset by Ed MacKerrow

I can feel the cold in this photo – can’t you? Such sublime colors in this capture. I’m glad I can enjoy it from the comfort of my warm and cozy home. Image by Ed MacKerrow. https://inlightofnature.com/

Southwest Nordic Ski Club

Cross Country Skiing enthusiasts – do you know about the Southwest Nordic Ski Club? A community 501c3 volunteer organization based in Los Alamos, the Club partners with the National Forest Service to maintain 12-18 kilometers of ski trails in the Los Alamos area. Groomed by volunteers, the trail loop offers views of the Valles Caldera National … Read more

RECIPE: Chile en Nogada

Widely considered Mexico’s national dish, Chile en Nogada can be found in several restaurants in the Santa Fe area, but if you’re wanting to try this at home, check out this recipe. A beautiful dish to present, this would be perfect for a special occasion (hint, hint – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!). … Read more

Craft Donuts’ New Southside Location!

Fans of Craft Donuts’ downtown food truck are thrilled about their new brick and mortar shop on the Southside, and count me among them! These donuts are crazy good! First off: they are Made.To.Order. You read that right. Secondly: check out some of these flavors. S’mores. Cookies & Cream. Turtle. Maple Bacon. Death by Chocolate. … Read more

Taos Winter Wine Festival

Wine lovers!  Don’t miss the Taos Winter Wine Festival running February 1st through the 3rd. 24 local restaurants pair with 30 national wineries in this annual celebration of food and wine.  Events include tastings, chef luncheons, winery seminars, and wine dinners, culminating in the Grand Tasting at the Taos Valley Ski Resort where restaurants and … Read more

RECIPE: Basil and Tomato Bisque

Check out this recipe from Santa Fe’s famed restaurant Geronimo for a fancied up version of tomato and basil bisque with corn and lobster. YUM! https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/recipe-basil-and-tomato-bisque/