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Café Jean Pierre: Craving Crêpes

by Ann Posted on August 2, 2012

Pasta? Gyros? Sushi? Crêpes for lunch! I decided to treat my kids to something special for lunch. We decided to try Café Jean Pierre based on my friend’s recommendation (she’s married to a Frenchman). Café Jean Pierre is a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants by location: NE Heights Albuquerque, Taste, Uncategorized, Urbanspoon reviews | Tagged albuquerque, Cafe Jean Pierre, Century Rio Movie Theater, cream veloute, crepe au jambon, crepe au poulet, crepe aux fruits de mer, french onion soup, French restaurant, new mexico | Leave a comment

Don Quixote Distillery and Winery: An Intoxicating and Historical Adventure in New Mexico

by Ann Posted on July 21, 2012

My friends and I embarked on an adventure about a week ago to visit the Don Quixote Distillery and Winery (DQ). A couple of months ago, we all purchased a LivingSocial deal for a three hour wine class and decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips from Albuquerque, Taste, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged albuquerque, Blue Corn Bourbon, Blue Corn Vodka, bourbon, Don Quixote Distillery and Winery, gin, new mexico, ports, Rio Blanco, Rio Rojo, Santa Fe, spirits, vodka, wine, wine tasting | 1 Comment

More Goodies From the NE Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

by Ann Posted on July 19, 2012

It was another hot sunny day, but since it had rained every afternoon for the past couple of days, it was also humid. Humid by New Mexico standards is not really humid at all if you’re from Texas, specifically, south … Continue reading →

Posted in Taste, Travel, Try It, Uncategorized | Tagged albuquerque, albuquerque academy, Artisans Market, Black Bird Pies, Chimayo, Farmers Market, Hays Honey, lemonade, new mexico, orchards, Rancho Chonito, sweet gold cherries | Leave a comment

To Market We Will Go

by Ann Posted on July 3, 2012

There are so many good reasons to go to the farmers market. In addition to supporting the local agricultural community, one can find just-picked produce that can’t be found in the local grocery store (like rainbow carrots) and a variety … Continue reading →