You are almost upon Peter and Maria Selzer’s house before you notice it, tucked down into the rocky landscape on the edge of a river canyon at the southwest end of Taos. The building so harmonizes with the environment that coyote tracks speckle the patio the snowy day I visit. … Continue reading
My series of articles for MSN.com Re:Discover included a Get Involved feature on giving back to the community. Duke City citizens who come across a wounded baby mule deer in their backyard know exactly where to take it for first aid: Wildlife Rescue Inc. of New Mexico. Since desert, mountain … Continue reading
Urban Farm Road Trip: Albuquerque by Tania Casselle for Urban Farm magazine This Southwestern city draws on its agricultural roots and pioneer spirit to create a sustainable oasis in the desert. As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque has its fair share of strip malls and high tech industries, … Continue reading
Old School Skills for Today by Tania Casselle If you’ve never canned produce, made your own buttermilk or soap, or gathered eggs from your backyard chickens, the Old School in Albuquerque could be the place to learn how. The Old School offers classes in the kind of “frugal, traditional, and … Continue reading
Talon de Gato Farmers for Local Flavor magazine by Tania Casselle “I spent 20 years working in a room without windows,” says retired anesthesiologist Adam Mackie. He’s certainly making up for it now. Working the Talon de Gato farm with former public health physician Steve Jenison, he gets as much … Continue reading
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
From Seed to Plate When you’re dining in Cafe Pasqual’s this harvest season, play special attention to your veggies -they might be freshly picked by chef Katharine Kagel, whose big passion this summer is her vegetable garden. “It’s my pleasure, my play, my joy.” Feature by Tania Casselle on Chef … Continue reading
