Visit the new Farm Shop Norte for a unique Los Poblanos shopping and tasting experience in downtown Santa Fe. Just north of the plaza, Farm Shop Norte is housed in a renovated 1935 Sinclair Oil gas station/farm supply store in Santa Fe’s core historic district. As part of Los Poblanos’ mission of historic preservation, the renovation process restored signature elements of classic American roadside architecture.
Read MoreRicardo Legorreta love!
And Lin discovered a little sandy arroyo literally in our backyard at our Santa Fe house!
Getting SOOOO much closer !
Lin’s son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren live in Appleton and it’s such a charming place, especially in the winter because I really love snow!! Plus it’s so close to Door County . Door County is on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, in the state of Wisconsin. It’s known for its long shoreline and many parks. Peninsula State Park on Green Bay is home to sheltered Nicolet Beach, with its calm waters. On Lake Michigan, Newport State Park is a wilderness park crisscrossed with trails. Potawatomi State Park, in Sturgeon Bay, is fringed by limestone cliffs. Door County may conjure up spring cherry blossoms, grazing dairy herds, and myriad tourists. However, winter has its own special memorable charm.
Read MoreI’m here to help you find the best lunch in Tulsa Oklahoma today!
“Best” is different for all of us…and if you’re anything like me, it changes from day to day. Also lunch is the, sadly, most under-represented meal in T-Town. We all know that brunch is the glory meal, and gorgeous weekend dinner restaurants get lots of attention, but lunch gets overlooked. But we have so many great lunch spots in Tulsa as well as terrific lunch spots!
Read MoreFall is in full swing here in Tulsa! Finally!
The leaves are yellow and red, the air is crisp and The Sooners are playing. (At least I think they are ! That no score game was something else) And with every new season, comes new menus at our favorite Tulsa restaurants.
Amelia’s is one of our go-to favorites! And I was so thrilled to try out their new fall dishes. It was immediately clear that a ton of heart and soul went into every dish.
Read MoreRodge and I are always on the hunt for good coffee in Houston and as big as the city is-I am telling you good coffee is hard to come by there! I have no idea why because Dallas and Austin have great coffee but Houston has just stumped us on the coffee scene! Of course you can find flavored fancy lattes and cappuccinos but I am talking about some really nice smooth espresso.
We discovered Wolfsmith Heights in our fave area of Houston-The Heights!
Read MoreDelish ice cream that uses good ingredients???! We struck gold with this one on a recent trip y’all!
At Parlor’s Handcrafted Ice Creams, they whip up those nostalgic ice cream flavors we all love, from scratch, in-house. They source their grass-fed milk and pasture-raised eggs from local DFW farms.
Read MoreSanta Fe's restaurant scene is incredibly competitive and you're guaranteed a great meal no matter where you eat. The city offers a wide variety of international cuisine, and traditional Santa Fe fare is not to be missed. Gourmands flock to New Mexico to try the state's flavorful red and green chiles, which are a staple feature on Santa Fe menus.
Read MoreNew Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment, and for good reason,” says Chris Milligan. “All you have to do is look around for five minutes and you’ll understand why.” Known locally as the “Santa Fe Barman,” Milligan is a 20-year bar veteran currently working at Secreto Lounge, where the seasonal cocktail program captures the ethos of Santa Fe’s down-to-earth community. “Everything begins with food and drink in Santa Fe,” he says. “It’s embedded not only in our routines but in our culture. Whether it’s a concert on the plaza, Saturday at the farmer’s market or an annual event like New Mexico Cocktails & Culture, everyone comes out to celebrate.” I could not agree more Chris!!!
Read MoreFor visitors and locals alike, Santa Fe is a mecca for shopping. No matter what you're looking for, you're sure to find it in neighborhood shops in this gorgeous high desert….from vintage clothing to jewelry and hats, home furnishings, foodie delights, to rare vinyl, and more read this guide and get ready to shop 'til you drop!
Read MoreThey don't say Paris is a good idea for no reason but when you can’t get to Paris for the weekend..you can find little glimpses of it wherever you might be! And today I am sharing some wonderful places that remind me of France in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
I mean once a Francophile, always a Francophile.
We always love finding little spots off the beaten path and San Marcos Cafe is worth the short trek from Downtown Santa Fe.
They feature home cooked specialties, New Mexico favorites, and famous Cinnamon Rolls. You can visit their peacocks and roosters and chickens too out back!
Read More¡Que viva la fiesta!
The cry of “Viva la Fiesta” has been reverberating through the streets of Old Santa Fe every autumn for 309 years. The sound generates a curious blend of thanksgiving, revelry and pride in the hearts of Santa Feans who celebrate Fiesta annually to commemorate Don Diego De Vargas’ peaceful return to the City of Holy Faith in 1692.
If your goal is to eat a healthier diet while on vacay, you’re traveling in the right place !! Santa Fe has plenty of spots offering delicious healthy fare. Living here for almost 3 months, there is no way I could eat delicious New Mexican fare everyday. (burritos, enchiladas, tacos, rellenos, and so on) Or I could but I would definitely need to buy new pants! HA!
So many of my childhood memories involve food, family + home. These things have always been one and the same to me.
I grew up in a beautiful bucolic valley in Slovakia . That’s what DOLINA means in Slovak – valley. It’s a word mentioned in so many traditional songs and folklore. It’s where people meet; it’s where things grow.
