Dating back to the 11th century in North Africa, horchata is a beverage now commonly made with white rice that came to the US via Spain. Check out this recipe that combines cinnamon, evaporated milk, and vanilla with rice. Image by Douglas Merriam. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/recipe-matteos-horchata/
El Nino has brought us an abundance of snow this winter in Northern New Mexico and this stunning photo perfectly captures the pristine beauty of fresh snow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Image by Ed MacKerrow https://inlightofnature.com/
Looking for a moderately challenging hike with stunning rock formations? Check out this 5.3 mile loop located in Nambe, north of Santa Fe. There is no shade on the trail, so plan accordingly! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/nambe-badlands
Vacant, empty homes tend to give buyers a cold, unwelcoming impression and can even make rooms seem smaller than when they are furnished. Check out this article with before and after photos to see what I mean. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/staging-a-vacant-property-from-blank-slate-to-home-sweet-home?fbclid=IwAR3BlTQ4bbtJoB0U51SzglUdBjS91YsPUNtkWz55BX7c6jZ8T23H8cmUlG0
Check out this recipe for grilled chicken skewers with a New Mexican mole mix (because few of us have the time or patience to make a mole from scratch) and sweet Mexican chocolate made with cinnamon and almond. Yummmmm! Photograph courtesy of Unplash/Artem Beliaikin. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/recipe-new-mexi-mole-grilled-chicken-skewers/
The strength of this photo’s beauty lies in its simple composition and colors. Sublimely elegant. Image by Geraint Smith. https://geraintsmith.com/
Are you interested in living more sustainably? Popular since the 1970s, rattan is a fast-growing climbing palm that can be fully grown and harvested in a couple of years, compared to other types of wood that can take up to 20 or 30 years to grow. Check out the article to learn more about ways … Read more
Ooh, these Red Chile Gingersnaps look soooo good! Can’t you smell and taste them just by looking at this photo? Softly pliable and chewy…I’ve got to get the ingredients for these right away. https://newmexiconomad.com/spicy-gingersnaps/
I love this capture of the Rio Grande Gorge just outside of Taos. Wonderful symmetry and colors. Image by Elijah Rael. https://elijah-rael.pixels.com/?fbclid=IwAR217pfOn94YI0QdbE5Gh-qSA2WWTWWTJDCZZxwFU1W0pCfx1a57aOYJOXs
Santa Fe has great skiing just minutes from downtown! With 7 lifts and 86 runs on 660 acres offering beginner, intermediate, and expert runs, get your ski or snowboard experience at Ski Santa Fe. El Nino has brought so much snow and with a tentative closing date of April 7th, there’s plenty of time for … Read more
