Fishing the Southwest

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

Contemporary Native American Artists

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

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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

Albuquerque: Big City Stylin’

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

Ledoux Street in Taos: The Story on the Street

The Story on the Street by Tania Casselle for Local Flavor magazine. On a chile-hot August afternoon, Ledoux Street in Taos has a far-from-the-madding-crowd tranquility that belies its location. It’s just a few steps from the Plaza and the busy main thoroughfare, but a world away in atmosphere. As I stroll … Continue reading

From Seed to Plate: Cafe Pasqual’s Santa Fe

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

Confessions of an Author: David Naylor on Design (for Local Flavor)

Confessions of an Author: David Naylor on Design – cover story by Tania Casselle for Local Flavor magazine, March 09 issue. Interior designer David Naylor played hard to get for nearly two years before agreeing to write his book Old World Interiors: A Modern Interpretation. Mainly because the book that … Continue reading