What do you think of when you think, “Southwest”? Is it cacti? Is it the food? For us, it’s adobe!
New Mexico
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SWD Guest Q&A With Passionate Owner Of parCht
April 6, 2017On our recent trip to Taos, our very first discovery was a bottleshop and bites charcuterie and wine bar called parCht, where after a long drive we meandered in to relax…
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THE PLAZA AND HOTEL LA FONDA DE TAOS Taos is a charming artist’s hub that attracts lovers for it’s gorgeous adobe architecture, beautiful sunsets and landscapes, galleries and museums, hidden gems found down…
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Continuing with our series of adult beverages inspired by traditional Southwestern desserts, we don’t want to be boastful but … oh my god did we nail it with this Biscochito cookie cocktail!…
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9 Finds In New Mexico’s Quirkiest Hot Springs Town
February 21, 2017What’s cool and at the same time bubbling hot, colorful and quirky/artsy as it gets? Truth or Consequences! Located in Southern New Mexico, this little town is a color-blasted hot springs…
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7 Reasons To Love This Albuquerque Luxury Inn
December 6, 2016Mention Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm to people in Albuquerque, New Mexico and throughout the Southwest and you’ll hear, ‘special occasion, anniversary spot,’ ‘dream wedding place,’ ‘gorgeous, beautiful,’…
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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…