Southwest Discovered

Margaritas are a Cinco de Mayo tradition, however, if you’d like to switch things up with a sweet tangy tequila cocktail with a kick … this one is a bubbly celebration that’s devilishly refreshing.…

When I first moved to this area, many people told me “You’ve got to see the Aztec Ruins, especially the Great Kiva”  (pictured above to the back.)  Located in Aztec,…

Candied green chiles taste like soft sugary peppery herby gourmet gum drops.  Oftentimes served over cheesecake, coffeecakes, pancakes, waffles or any number of desserts, today I’m serving up these sweet aromatic emeralds…

Petroglyph Point Hike is an amazing 2.5 mile round trip hike that is self-guided.  You’re on your own, walking paths of beauty at your own pace to discover small dwelling ruins and…

Located in the little village of Abiquiu and just down the hill from Georgia O’Keeffe’s house and studio is a landmark called Bode’s.  An original general store going back to 1890, they…

When I was in school studying art, long before experiencing this astonishingly beautiful place up close and personal, I sometimes wondered why Georgia O’Keeffe chose Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu above all others to claim as…

The highlight of our recent trip to New Mexico was taking a baking class at The Feasting Place to learn about horno ovens … pronounced Orno, the ‘h’ is silent. Located in Ohkay…

This post is in celebration of Mabel Dodge Luhan’s birthday (February 26, 1879).  A great patron of the arts and central figure of the Taos Art Colony, we visited her house this…

Durango has an exceptional, authentic Italian trattoria called Guido’s.  It’s also a wine bar, gourmet market and cheese store.  Owned and run by the Devereaux family who lived in Italy.…

I love a dish that looks like it took forever to prepare, when in fact only took a little over an hour.  And has a little spice … or as much…