Artisan Farmers: On the Road in Farm Country Take one food producer and farming specialist: Lisa Fox of Southwest Chutney. Add one writer: Richard Harris, author of 41 books, most of them travel guides. Stir, blend, and send them out to tell the story of New Mexico’s farmers. The resulting … Continue reading
Moor Flavor I’m sitting on the patio of the new El Meze restaurant in a historic hacienda under Taos Mountain. It’s sunset, the atmosphere is as mellow as my glass of Rioja. Waiters hush past carrying bowls of fried green olives stuffed with Spanish blue cheese, and steaming sopa verde … Continue reading
What’s Around the Next Bend? Fishing the Southwest with fly fisherman Taylor Streit, a Legendary Guide in the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. “I always liked to fish, Streit says. “It’s a good way to get out of the house. The American male, at least in the generation I … Continue reading
“When I got to New Mexico, that was mine,” said Georgia O’Keeffe, and she proved it by capturing the essence of the red rock lands around her beloved Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu, about 60 miles northwest of Santa Fe. → Full Clip of Immortal Images for Hyatt Destinations magazine on … Continue reading
By Tania Casselle for Hyatt Destinations magazine, published by HCP/Aboard, The Miami Herald Media Company’s custom publishing division. I wrote and updated this annual 6,000 word travel section on Santa Fe and Albuquerque for 6 years, from the 2006 to the 2011 editions. Read the 2011 Santa Fe and Albuquerque leisure … Continue reading
Through the Photographer’s Eye: Interview with photographer Kitty Leaken by Tania Casselle You’ve probably already seen the work of photographer Kitty Leaken, in magazines and in books including Cooking with Cafe Pasqual’s and Cooking with Johnny Vee. When publisher Gibbs Smith asked her if she had any other book ideas, … Continue reading
From Dawn to Dusk: Ways to Spend the Day during Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta It’s Fiesta time! Out-of-towners join locals to sky-gaze as Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes off. But between the morning ascensions and evening events, you can take time out to enjoy the rest of the Duke City too. … Continue reading
Taos School of Music Celebrates 50 Years The mountains come alive with the sound of music again this summer when the Taos School of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary season, featuring the chamber music stars of today—and tomorrow. Feature for New Mexico Magazine (June 2012) on the history and highlights … Continue reading
Sequins and bell bottoms – do we hear disco, baby? In color, there’s a new purple reign, and gray is still the cool neutral. Trend-lovers with more dash than cash can find plenty of budget-stretching ways to spark up the wardrobe: get an immediate style injection with a pinch of … Continue reading
Santa Fe Spice Santa Fe Style gurus gave us their fashion tips for the new season, and the jury is definitely in. We’ve thrown away the concept of throw-away fashion in favor of a few wise buys to bring a new zing to the wardrobe. The big picture trend is … Continue reading
