Southwest Discovered

Around the beginning of summer, people in Durango starting talking about a new burger place.  “Have you tried that new burger place yet?”  “That new burger place is awesome.”  Then one day…

I’ve never been to a Southwest potluck where Tres Leches Cake wasn’t on the buffet.  It’s also a very popular birthday cake, and I can find it at virtually any…

We’d toured the West side of the park on our first day, and it was spectacular.  But if I had a short period of time and had to choose, the…

The Metate Room restaurant is located in the center of Mesa Verde National Park.  People who live in the area go just for the experience of eating there, without necessarily touring…

Two glorious days at Mesa Verde National Park.  To walk through and climb ladders into cliff dwellings, take in the magnificent views and stand in footholds of an ancient culture….well….nowadays when I drive…

“Let’s talk about the history of American Southwest foods dating back 14,000 years.”  “Having fancy kitchen tools doesn’t make you a better cook.  Just like a golfer with a big…

In the spring of 2011, Mr.D and I lived in Santa Fe, within walking distance to the main historic plaza.  We walked three times a day or more, along the…

More often than not our recipes call for roasting and prepping green chiles.  So we’ve created this post with short steps to refer back to from time to time.  The…

Chile season will begin in mid-August, and I can hardly wait to visit the stands and smell that intoxicating aroma of roasted chiles.  It’s almost here and thank goodness for…

Pleasing to all senses.  This is a place to linger.  A 400 year old courtyard.  Surrounded by a grand, historic hacienda style adobe.   With two discreet entryways.  Away from…