Saturday November 28 was Small Business Saturday. It is the state of New Mexico’s way of helping promote small businesses throughout the state. It was a tax free day. This was an outgrowth of Black Friday. I thought about all the small businesses, especially restaurants, who are hurting at this time. Since we were still … Continue reading Buy Local
In accordance with the Governor’s request that New Mexican’s stay home as much as possible with the exceptions of getting food and medical attention, I am working at home. I am also eating at home. We knew this was coming due to the rising COVID -19 numbers in this state. We prepared by going to … Continue reading Starlite Cuisine, at home
Since it has been hot here lately, I have been craving something cold to eat. I read about Sunset Swirl in the Santa Fe New Mexican Newspaper. It sounded amazing. Right down the street from Backroad Pizza off of Second Street, we found this amazing place. We finally found a Vegan dairy-free ice cream place. … Continue reading Sunset Swirl, Santa Fe
Since it has been so hot here lately, we decided to go to Freezie Fresh for some ice cream, rolled ice cream to be exact. It is a hip and trendy way to have your ice cream. I think that it is just plain delicious. Rolled ice cream originated in Southeast Asia and now has … Continue reading Freezie Fresh, Santa Fe
Lately, I’ve been eating more at home. I have also started cooking more. I am so proud of my own personal “farm to table”. I grew the summer squash that you see in the photos below. Yes!!!! You can take me out of the Midwest but I still need to grow some of my own … Continue reading Cooking at Home 2
I was so happy that Root 66 Cafe had returned. It’s brand new location is at 1704 Lena St. Root 66 Cafe is open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 2pm. I was in town so I ordered the last carryout of the day on Friday. You can order through the site listed above. I like … Continue reading Root 66 Cafe, Santa Fe
I have wanted to go to Fiesta Qaxaca for a long time. It is in downtown Santa Fe close to the Plaza. I don’t usually go that far into town. I tried going to Santarepa Cafe, but it was closed. Santarepa Cafe has been closed since March 21, 2020 even thought their website stated that … Continue reading Fiesta Oaxaca, Santa Fe
We were on an errand to get dog food at Critters and Me. On Agua Fria across the street, we saw the sign attached to the fence that read Jamaican Vegan Food. We were intrigued. I hadn’t read anything about a new food truck in town. It was also vegan!!!! Even though I am not … Continue reading Ras Rody’s Jamaican Vegan Kitchen, Santa Fe
We decided to celebrate the ending of our self-quarantine this week by having a delicious Gardein Holiday Roast, that came from our freezer. Previously, we had enjoyed another holiday roast treat in one of Amanda’s classes at Santa Fe Community College. This Holiday Roast was a meatless turk’y roast stuffed with cranberry and wild rice. … Continue reading Self-Quarantine Week 2
We were looking for a casual place to meet a friend. Since we had not been to Tumbleroot in a long time, I suggested that we meet up there. The ordering system has changed as has the menu since the last time we were there. Now you have to go up to the bar counter … Continue reading Tumbleroot, Santa Fe
