A Slice of Nola

A Slice of Nola

By my amazing father-in-law, David Ruyle It is impossible to name the best restaurant in NOLA (N.O.) as there are so many. I first became acquainted with Louisiana (a/k/a creole and/or cajun) food in 1970-71 while doing penance in the army. I say acquainted because I...
Trails, trails and more trails!

Trails, trails and more trails!

Grab a friend, water and your hiking shoes. Let’s enjoy the cool air and beautiful views. SANTA FE HIKES: First-time adventures • Dale Ball Trails – with connections to Dorothy Stewart Trail, Atalaya Mountain, and the Little Tesuque River • La Tierra Trails •...
Vegan Lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Vegan-ish Lasagna for the win! Lasagna is a household favorite! My hubby loves a Sunday pasta dinner – so, I needed to brush up on my pasta skills. In my love for milling, I started to do a lot of research on flours. If you’re so inclined, you can mill...
Milling Love

Milling Love

Just to go on record, I am not the mom that grows our daily food or makes 5-star dishes. Heck, cooking, in general, is a stretch if I don’t adequately plan and prep. We all have our favorite not-so-healthy food affairs;  mine is bread. You will only catch me...
Who wants a mocktail?

Who wants a mocktail?

Sometimes booze-free is the way to go! As I age, I have found that I love my early morning workouts and restful nights’ rests more than a margarita. Additionally, after having a child, your body changes, and more than ever, I want to sleep after a drink. With a...
Kid-Friendly Santa Fe Sites

Kid-Friendly Santa Fe Sites

A Few Santa Fe Kid-Friendly Ideas: Santa Fe Children’s Museum. You will need to book a reservation. Meow Wolf – because it’s a must.  Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails: Pack a lunch and hike! Picacho peak, Dale Ball, or the Ski Santa Fe Mountain. Sack Lunch...