southwest

Celebrating the Southwest — Photo Essay October 2020 Autumn colors painting the Mancos Valley in gold. WHAT WE’RE DOING HOLLYWOOD MEETS MANCOS, COLORADO Hollywood Comes to Mancos. Pictured above: filming on location in Cortez, CO for the TV Pilot “Badwater”-…

Celebrating the Southwest — Photo Essay August 2020 How fortunate we are living in Mancos, Colorado where we can sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine by the river. Thank you Fenceline Cidery for providing an outdoor venue and…

Every visit to Moab, Utah reveals a new discovery, and familiar places change with the seasons bringing fresh views of the stunning red rocks. A recent finding brought us to The Needles District that is part of Canyonlands 4 Districts,…

We can easily say that the Instant Pot is the #1 kitchen appliance in our house now. It makes everything so easy, especially in the summer months when you don’t want to heat your kitchen up when you cook. The…

Viga beams can be found all over the Southwestern United States - most prominently featured in Adobe structures. Browse our collection of some of our favorite Viga Beams from across the Four Corners.

Over the years that we’ve been lucky enough to live in the Southwest and admire the architecture, we’ve encountered beautiful entryways and doors.  They are bright, vibrant colors and some are also rustic and worn down. They enclose gardens behind…

What do you think of when you think, "Southwest"? Is it cacti? Is it the food? For us, it's adobe!

Much more than a meat and cheese platter!  Inspired by a tasting at the Black Mesa Winery and Tasting Room of Taos, New Mexico where we were introduced to the robust Tempranillo … a dark rich red Spanish wine…

With all the holiday goodies just around the corner, I’ve been trying to eat more healthy dishes lately.  My new favorite recipes are ‘in a bag’ … baked in a parchment paper pouch.  This Southwest fish recipe is easy, not…

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  This sweet treat was inspired by last year’s post .. you may remember a special tequila tasting dinner we went to where they served …   This!  Deconstructed Cadillac Margarita with Lemon Lime ice cream, Tequila…