We recently had a beautiful lunch at Santacafe that surpassed everything we’d heard about their elegant, seasonal reputation. Half way through the meal I was asking Mr.D, “How in the name of Pasqual (patron saint of cooks) have we not been here until now???”
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Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico (with video)
April 29, 2016When 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,…
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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…
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Overnight & Hike, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico
March 15, 2016When 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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SANTA FE BITE…The Green Chile Cheeseburger
February 26, 2015When we travel around the Southwest, we stick with the 75% planed, 25% spontaneous rule. We also do a lot of research for our scheduled time, and if there is…