Southwest Discovered

When chile season begins in August, drums like this roll out everywhere in the Southwest.  Everywhere … farmer’s markets, grocery stores, country fairs, along roadsides.  They’re for bulk roasting bushels of green chiles, so you…

I was reminded to make this salsa when I got a text from Mr.D that said “What kind? and which brand?”  I’d asked him stop by the art store for white…

We are just back from a father’s day trip to Moab.  A perfect meeting place for family outdoor activities because Moab is home of Arches National Park, scads of jeep and…

It’s a given … every trip to Taos we have our first breakfast at Michael’s Kitchen.  And on our recent jaunt, a 4 hour drive southeast of Durango … a misty…

I was recently invited to guest blog for the Durango Area Tourism Office.  Such an honor to contribute to this organization that gets the word out on everything happening in and…

When someone mentions they’re traveling to Taos and are wanting a taste of northern New Mexican cuisine … something different, a unique setting … and especially if they’re celebrating a special occasion…

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 week I was going to make a Mexican brownie Sundae **** that’s in the works ****  then thought about a healthy Southwest baked fish I’m loving lately **** also…

When dining and shopping in downtown Durango, you’ll find plenty of cafes and galleries offering the Southwest Experience.  And there’s one gallery in particular that I gravitate toward ….. because I have a fascination…

Right now at this very moment all across the Southwest people are spotting bright hand-painted pottery and yelling ‘Stop the car!”  These places really don’t need signage.  I know when I’m…