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“In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson WARNING: The program you are about to see…seeks to throw a humorous spotlight on our frailties, prejudices and concerns. By making them a source of laughter, we hope to show–in a…
There have been Mexican restaurants in the Land of Enchantment for as long as there have been restaurants. While the distinction between Mexican restaurants and New Mexican restaurants has become less obfuscated over time, there is still a tendency among many casual diners to think “a Mexican restaurant is a Mexican restaurant.” That errant thinking…
All day I’ve faced a barren waste Without the taste of water, cool water Old Dan and I with throats burned dry And souls that cry for water Cool, clear, water. – The Sons of the Pioneers Cool Water! For all of us who have experienced the energy-depleting sensation of being parched on a sweltering,…
“Come on, you know you want it!” Television commercials, movies and especially cartoons frequently depict temptation as a battle being waged by two miniature versions of the person being tempted. Faced with a crisis of conscience–doing the right or the wrong thing–a devil-self (complete with horns and a pitchfork) suddenly pops up on the left…
Roadhouses–great inns and restaurants located near major highways traversing the country–once dotted America’s fruited plain, offering respite and sustenance to weary or hungry travelers. Renown for serving great comfort foods, they have been an important part of America’s heritage though with the advent of fast food restaurants and chains, fewer authentic roadhouses exist today. Harry’s…
“Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands — and then eat just one of the pieces.” Judith Viorst, American Author & Journalist “Betcha can’t eat just one.” In the early 1960s, Lay’s Potato Chips made that slogan a household phrase, in the process increasing potato chip…
Many a time have I luxuriated in the pleasures of a memorable repast at a restaurant outside of New Mexico and found myself thinking “if only these tastes were available back home.” I typically then fantasize about bringing those tastes to the Land of Enchantment myself. Alas, lofty intentions, a profuse lack of culinary talents and…
