RECIPE: Winter Squash Posole

Looking for a posole recipe that’s meat-free? Check out this Winter Squash Posole recipe from the Santa Fe School of Cooking, by way of Cowboys and Indians Magazine. To make it vegetarian, simply replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock.

PHOTO: Sandhill Cranes at Sunset by Ed MacKerrow

Seeing the many birds that stop by the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in their migration paths is a favorite New Mexico experience of mine, especially the Sandhill Cranes that can be found there in the the late fall. I love this capture of two Sandhill Cranes at sunset. Image by Ed MacKerrow. https://inlightofnature.com/about/

Home Trends to Watch in 2022

Are you curious what home trends are predicted to dominate the design market this year? Check out this article from Realtor Magazine to learn more: https://magazine.realtor/home-and-design/feature/article/2021/12/13-home-trends-stealing-the-spotlight-in-2022

RECIPE: Chile-Sparked Sweet Potato Soup

Looking for a vegetarian soup recipe to help you stay warm this winter? Check out this recipe for a sweet potato soup with red chile (scroll down as there are several recipes on the page)! https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/restaurants/recipes/soups-stews/

New Years Eve Party on the Santa Fe Plaza

Now that Christmas has passed you may be wondering how to ring in the New Year. Why not head on over to the Santa Fe Plaza for their Seventh Annual Free New Year’s Eve Party? Join the fun as The City Different says Adios to 2021. Festivities begin at 8:00 pm, with the Plaza warmed … Read more

PHOTO: Santa Fe Forest Snow by Klaus Priebe

While I would really love to see some of the white stuff in town, I am grateful our mountains have seen some snow. Enjoy this gorgeous capture of fresh snow in the Santa Fe forest. Image by Klaus Priebe. https://www.facebook.com/groups/772603346513113/user/1608085704

Farolito Walk on Canyon Road

Perhaps the most iconic and beloved winter holiday activity in Santa Fe is the Christmas Eve Farolito Walk on Canyon Road. Thousands flock to the Eastside for this cherished holiday event, where folks gather around bonfires to sing carols and stroll the famed road of art galleries. It’s a wonderful way to share the festive … Read more

It’s the season for Tamales!

In New Mexico, tamales are a big deal. A BIG deal. Many families serve tamales for Christmas dinner or on New Year’s Eve/Day. If you’re up for making them from scratch, here’s a recipe to try. (Don’t worry, there are plenty of restaurants in town that will do the work for you.)