By Dave DeWitt Above: Ristras for Sale, Old Town c. 1951 With the green chile harvest in full swing in the southern part of the state, it’s time to take a look at how chile peppers have influenced the cuisine of the Duke City. Even before Fabian Garcia, a researcher at what is now New Mexico State University, began to …
Perfectly Pungent Peaches
By Dave DeWitt The peach appears to have originated in China, where it achieved cult-like status because it was symbol of immortality among poets, sculptors, and painters. This is despite the fact that the peach tree has a short lifespan and most orchards must be replaced after a decade of production. It was Hernán Cortés, the conqueror of Mexico and …
Throw a Great Barbecue Party without Busting Your Budget
By Jenna Sagen Barbecues are a really fun way to celebrate the summer, and you get to keep the party and the mess outside. While it’s really festive, all that fun comes at a cost. Coupon sites like Cut.com help to keep things a little less expensive, and so can smart strategies like these: Mind your meat. Meat can be …