Growing up in the Southwest imparts a strong mixture of cultural influences and appreciation for the celebrations within those cultures. Cinco de Mayo is no different, celebrated in our streets as well as in our homes. In southwestern Colorado, that little piece that makes up our part of the Four Corners region (including Arizona, New ...
What was Peter Piper thinking when he picked a peck of pickled peppers? Did he not know about New Mexico’s world famous Hatch Green Chiles? Apparently he was not a Chilehead who takes hotluck dishes to parties for the Chile Fix that gives you Chile Flashes. Well, I am a Chilehead and I thought I ...
Almost everyone who lives in New Mexico has their own recipe for green chile stew. I learned to make it by watching my grandmother making it in the kitchen. I have modified her recipe just a bit to make it a little less greasy. I have to admit though once in awhile I will leave ...
When you order at a restaurant in New Mexico you will be asked the question, “Red or Green?” This is not a Christmas quiz or a test for color blindness. What they want to know is whether you want your meal with red or green chile. In New Mexico, Chile is served with almost any ...
If you’re planning on visiting the second-largest city in the Land of Enchantment, come with an appetite for chile! The locally-grown delicacy is the staple of the region’s cuisine and the question “Red or Green?” has been recently recognized as officially the state gastronomic catchphrase. There are numerous places to get your chile fix, but ...
