In the Land of Enchantment, a culinary query reigns supreme: “Scarlet or verdant?” This isn’t a question about paint colors, but rather a pivotal choice facing diners when they order the state’s beloved morning staple. The inquiry pertains to the hue of chile sauce that will adorn your tortilla-wrapped delight. This recipe showcases the iconic […]
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The best sweet & spicy hot pepper jelly – Lavender Lemon Drop Pepper Jelly!
I have had an absolute bumper crop of hot peppers this year. One of my favorites is a pepper called Lavender Lemon Drop Pepper Jelly. It is a spicy variety with small peppers that grow upward-pointing and turn bright yellow when ripe. Their flavor is slightly citrusy. While I do love making Cowboy Candy with […]
Read moreThe Shed – Santa Fe
Website | Instagram THE SHED is a little spot in Santa Fe just a few steps off the infamous Plaza on East Palace Avenue. The Shed is one of those places you hear about that you must try, both for the delicious food and for the historic building and ambiance. THE GOOD Location. The location is stellar. […]
Read moreBasil Leaf – Albuquerque Vietnamese
Looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Albuquerque? The Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant is a local favorite, offering a menu packed with delicious dishes that transport you straight to Vietnam. Whether you’re craving a hearty bowl of pho, crispy spring rolls, or a comforting plate of fried rice, Basil Leaf has something for everyone. In this […]
Read moreNew Mexico Red Chile Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream
On the road between Alamogordo and Tularosa, New Mexico, stands the world’s largest pistachio. It’s one of those roadside oddities devised and created to get people to just pull over to look, then hopefully come on inside and sample some treats and buy some bags of pistachios. Giant pistachio roadside attraction near Alamogordo, NM. McGinn’s […]
Read moreNew Mexico Ink
I don’t have a Zia tattoo. Nonetheless, I wear New Mexico. Like many, my teen years were rife with moments I can only cringe at today. Some of my most memorable, brattiest reveries include pouting until I had a pair of Pony sneakers like my idols KoRn. Most notably, however, for months, I sighed and […]
Read moreGreen Chile Chicken Cheese Enchilada Pot Pie… in cast iron
I saw some Food TV show about someone cooking in their cast iron skillet and I was like… I want to do that. I started pulling stuff out of the fridge and freezer and found that I had pretty much everything I needed to make either pot pie (obvious cast iron winner) or green chile […]
Read moreSan Marcos Cafe & Feed Store — San Marcos, NM
This adorable little café is one of those places that you’ll miss if you aren’t looking for it. And you might miss it even if you are looking for it. It’s located just off the road along Hwy 14, about 7 miles south of the intersection of I-25 and Hwy 14 near Santa Fe. It […]
Read moreMeow Wolf: Choose Your Own Adventure
See the first review in our Meow Wolf series here: Meow Wolf: I Just Don’t Get It I woke up the morning Trickster, ZymologistBob, and I were to take our pilgrimage to Santa Fe for Meow Wolf with high spirits. I do not use the world “pilgrimage” lightly; since its opening in 2015, the installation has […]
Read moreMeow Wolf: I Just Don’t Get It
See the second review in our Meow Wolf series here: Meow Wolf: Choose Your Own Adventure I have a confession to make. Look away now if you don’t want to know my shame. Ready? Deep breath. Here I go. Oh man, this is so hard. Okay, here it is. I went to Meow Wolf and I […]
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