Baking at High Altitude

Can you believe it?! The holiday season is nearly upon us. If you’re planning to do some holiday baking and you’re in a high altitude region, such as Santa Fe, you’ll need to make some adjustments with your recipes. Check out this site for some helpful tips.   http://www.themuffinlady.com/highaltitudebaking.php

The Festival of the Cranes

The Festival of the Cranes starts today at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Socorro. Seeing thousands of these majestic birds descend upon this refuge during their winter migration is a sight of mighty wonder and beauty. Get over there if you can!   http://www.festivalofthecranes.com/

The Little Prince

Santa Fe Performing Arts has been teaching New Mexico children and teens literacy, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of acting for 30 years and was a recipient of the 2012 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. If you are interested in seeing what this company is all about and how they can inspire self-discovery … Read more

Chocolate Piñon Torte Recipe

Hey piñon nut lovers! Let’s break with tradition this Thanksgiving and instead of pumpkin pie, how about serving a Chocolate Piñon Torte this year?!  Yummy!!  Click the article below for the recipe and to learn more about the amazing piñon nut. (Photo by Douglas Merriam) http://www.nmmagazine.com/article/?aid=98169#.WCZZycszXIU

Horno history lesson

Hornos are outdoor ovens made from mud adobe. Shaped like a beehive and using wood as the heat source, hornos were originally introduced by the Moors to the Iberian Peninsula. They caught on quickly and spread to all lands occupied by the Spanish and can still be found on properties throughout New Mexico.   Derived … Read more

San Diego Feast Day at the Pueblo of Jemez

San Diego Feast Day at the Pueblo of Jemez is tomorrow, November 12th. Set among dramatic, stunning red rock formations, the Pueblo of Jemez is located an hour northwest of Albuquerque and has a population of approximately 3,400. Enjoy traditional foods such as kiva bread and green chile stew. Yum!!   http://navajotimes.com/entertainment/2010/1110/112410jemez.php

Crazy Heart

Jeff Bridges won the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in 2009’s Crazy Heart, filmed in New Mexico. The iconic Santa Fe Opera House, Evangelo’s Cocktail Lounge, and Patrick Smith Park are Santa Fe highlights featured in the film. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart is a poignant story about … Read more

Dixon Studio Tour!

In its 35th year, the Dixon Studio Tour is a wonderful way to take in the last glorious days of autumn while tackling your holiday shopping. Visit the studios of over two dozen artists, as well as businesses offering locally sourced wine, herbs, and produce in this small town nestled in the Embudo Valley located … Read more