Looking for an easy trail with lots of shade from trees, which would be perfect during this summer heatwave? The Grasshopper Canyon Trail is a perfect option and is easily accesses on Hwy I-25 just north of Santa Fe. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-mexico/nm-deer-creek-canyon/
Santa Fe has a number of murals around town and I love that the Santa Fe Reporter recently compiled “a beginner’s guide to the city’s wall art.” Check out the article below with an interactive map and details of 16 murals on the tour. What a perfect way to spend some free time in our … Read more
Okay, full disclosure: all those times I’ve posted a recipe and said I’m going to make it soon? LIES, LIES, LIES (lol)! But this recipe…? This one I might actually commit myself to make. :: drool :: https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/red-chile-caramel-bacon-popcorn
I lovelovelove watching lightning storms over the Sangres from my front yard. Here’s an incredible capture of the stunning sight up in Taos. Image by Steven Bundy. http://stevenbundy.com/
This weekend is your chance to check out TWO amazing markets – Traditional Spanish Market and Contemporary Hispanic Market! Being held on the Santa Fe Plaza July 29th and 30th is the 71st Annual Traditional Spanish Market, celebrating artistic traditions that can be traced back 400 years in New Mexico. Works will include examples of … Read more
One of my favorite summer activities is to catch the annual production of Shakespeare in the Garden! This year’s offering is Much Ado About Nothing to be held in the Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as the play’s ultimate backdrop. This play is about two sets of … Read more
Summer is the perfect time for pot lucks and this side dish strikes me as an excellent addition to your next pot luck! Green beans glazed in maple syrup and hatch chile mustard might become a main course on my pot luck plate, because this dish sounds irresistible. https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/maple-hatch-mustard-glazed-green-beans
Head to the Santa Fe Plaza starting at 4:00 pm tomorrow for the Meow Wolf Monster Battle Party! Catch performances by DJ Snaggy, Spoolius Melange, and The Muse at this free event that’s open to all ages. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favorite monster and battle other imps and ogres on the … Read more
The landscape scene captured in this photo may seem rare but we are incredibly lucky to spy this kind of phenomenon all throughout the summer monsoon season in New Mexico. Blazing colors, fantastic cloud formations, and lightning strikes are a common, but never less than stunning, sight. Image by Ed MacKerrow. https://inlightofnature.com/
I recently made it to The Black Bird Saloon in Cerrillos for dinner with a friend and it was a lovely experience! While there are some vegetarian items available, this eatery is a carnivore’s dream with Angus beef, venison, elk, lamb, liverwurst, bresaola (yep, I had to look that up as well!), pork loin, trout … Read more
