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Christmas in New Mexico and the “River of Lights”

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Christmas in New Mexico” from Christmas in New Mexico by Jerry Dean. Released: 2013 (This is a partial re-post from 2013 with some great additions!) Christmas in New Mexico December, 1994 was my … Continue reading

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The Pure Pleasures of Pummeling Pomegranate Pulp!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Pomegranate Rag” from By Request by Matthew Davis. Released: 2016. Ah…October in New Mexico.  Hundreds of hot air balloons, the rich and heady scent of roasting green chile and…pomegranates!  Their Latin name is … Continue reading

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You Say “Tomayto”, I Say “Tomahto”

Music – “Homegrown Tomatoes” from The John Denver Collection, Vol. 1: Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver. Released: 1997 CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Since moving to my new residence a little over a year ago, I have … Continue reading

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Hot Air Balloons and Green Chile Stew Time in Albuquerque – What a Gas !

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Green Chile Love Song” from Wayworn Traveler by Kim Townsend. Released: 2003 For those of you not fortunate enough to live in Albuquerque, or be able to use up your sick leave at … Continue reading

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A Vintage Cookbookery Mystery: Blue Corn and Culinary Ash

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Taos Pueblo Round Dance Song” from Music of New Mexico: Native American Traditions by Ruben Romero, Ernest Martinez, And Juan O. Lujan. Released: 1992 “Taos Pueblo Elders say that at the beginning of … Continue reading

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I don’t Think We’re in Canada Anymore! – Christmas in New Mexico

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Christmas in New Mexico” from Christmas in New Mexico by Jerry Dean. Released: 2013 Christmas Tradition in Canada, Where I Grew Up Every region and culture has its own traditions and foods. Where … Continue reading

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Green Chile, Georgia O’Keeffe and The Land of Enchantment

“New Mexico”, from the album “New Mexico”, Bob Forbes, 2010 click above to play If you have never had the privilege of smelling fresh green chile roasting, you have been deprived. When I moved to New Mexico in 1994, I … Continue reading

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