Black Beans with Garlic and Chipotle on a TLC Book Tour for Resurrecting Rain

Resurrecting Rain by Patricia Averbach is partially set in Santa Fe. This novel gave me a great excuse to pull out my Santa Fe School of Cooking Cookbook and find an authentic recipe that could have been served up in the novel. . . . → Read More: Black Beans with Garlic and Chipotle on a TLC Book Tour for Resurrecting Rain

Santa Fe Christmas

We hope everyone had a safe and festive New Year! I am still chronicling our recent New Mexico holiday.

 

We started our trek into New Mexico on some deserted snowy roads on the scenic route.

NM 104 between Tucumcari and Las Vegas.

We visited two brewpubs: Duel and Santa Fe Brewing.

inside . . . → Read More: Santa Fe Christmas

Green Chili Hummus

After visiting New Mexico, I am so tempted to put green chilis in anything and everything.

Case in point—this hummus.

 

Green Chili Hummus adapted from Dorie Greenspan

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 c. tahini 2 T. fresh lemon juice (or to taste) 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped . . . → Read More: Green Chili Hummus

Always take the scenic route….

Did you catch all the clues I posted recently?

Did you wonder why I was decorating with farolitos and baking bischochitos?

I know you friends and how astute you are so I am sure some of you guessed.

Yes, we went to Santa Fe for Christmas again. It had been three years since we spent . . . → Read More: Always take the scenic route….

Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

Happy Fourth, everyone! Just wrapping up my Santa Fe trek today with a visit to The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and The New Mexico Art Museum (with a few other stops thrown in for good measure)… . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

Santa Fe: A solo trek

On a recent trip, I was determined to dine in a few of Santa Fe’s most famous restaurants. See how I did. . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: A solo trek

Georgia O’Keeffe Applesauce

I can’t quite. I am still inspired by New Mexico. Here is Georgia O’Keeffe’s applesauce recipe with a secret ingredient from another great cook. . . . → Read More: Georgia O’Keeffe Applesauce

Recipes from (but mostly inspired by) Santa Fe

Some New Mexico inspired dishes including Green Chili Eggs, New Year’s Day Chili, and Espresso Brownies. . . . → Read More: Recipes from (but mostly inspired by) Santa Fe

Santa Fe Shopping

Here is a list of some funky shopping locales. . . . → Read More: Santa Fe Shopping

Santa Fe: Destinations at Christmas

Destination Santa Fe. Make sure the Farmers Market is on your list as well as some other area attractions. . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: Destinations at Christmas