Ask any New Mexican what her favorite thing about the end of the summer is, and I guarantee that the smell of green chile roasting is sure to be on that list. There is simply no comparison to the spicy,...
Looking for something fresh and delicious for dinner tonight? Maybe something with roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty green chile ranch dressing? Try Dion's new Southwest Chicken Salad! I enjoy salads, but I don't always have the time and...
Supporting local businesses is great. But supporting a local business that is committed to giving back to the community is even better. Meet Sandia Green Clean, one of the most contemporary (and kindest) Albuquerque businesses. Changing the way you think about...
A farmers market is an excellent outing to share with the family. Living in Albuquerque, we're lucky—wherever in the city you are, you aren't far from a farming community. That means our farmers markets are full of locally-grown produce...
We had a fun time at our Easter Egg Hunt on March 18th at Menaul School! Even though the weather drove us indoors, our spirits could not be dampened. There were so many happy kiddos making memories with friends...
Anyone else get a little panicked as holidays approach? There's so much to do. Prepare the Easter baskets. Buy the Easter outfits. Do the Easter crafts. Dye the Easter eggs. And of course, prepare Easter dinner. Who doesn't love a...
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save more and spend less, here are some ways to help you become a smart shopper. I consulted retail analyst and author of Black Market Billions and former Albuquerque resident,...
Valentine's Day approaches, fellow Albuquerque moms. The aisles at the grocery glow pink and red, bursting with chocolates and stuffed animals. Commercials show couples having romantic meals and walks, giving and receiving jewelry. Even a mom and dad deep...
Someday in the future, when time machines are invented, these are some things I wish I could go back and say to middle-school-me as Valentine's Day anxiety is building up.  #1 Mr. Right isn't like the Santa of Valentine's Day. He...
A few years ago I was perusing Pinterest for healthy slow cooker meals and stumbled upon this chicken recipe, which has become my go-to when I don't know what to cook for dinner or don't have time to cook....
Today, I'll be sharing how I've cut my dinner cooking in half, while serving up whole foods AND blessing others in need--ALL while saving money! We talked about some first steps in reducing cooking time in the first two...
In part 1 of this freezer cooking series, we began working toward cutting our cooking time in HALF by doing some basic meal planning and using technology to our healthful advantage. One of the tools we have is the...
Raise your hands. How many of you struggle to get reasonably healthy meals on the table each night? Who is hurriedly trying to get in and out of the kitchen each day?  How many of you are always rushing...
  Last weekend we hosted our first ever Breakfast with Santa event at the lovely NOAH's Event Venue, and it was incredible!  We overheard so many guests comment about how fancy the venue was. They were right! NOAH's is just gorgeous, inside...

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School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...