[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 44 views]
Clean + Green Giveaway!

I was contacted by this great company that makes all natural pet safe cleaner. They sent me a sample to try and I have to say it works. I tried the Carpet & Upholstry. I have used it on Mia’s Dog Kennel, bed and blanket. After a trip in the car and a dog with motion sickness something to help with the smell is always good. If you are interested in more info ontheir great products check out their website Clean + Green
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Local Food »

[7 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 50 views]
Shepherds Pie

My English husband love Shepherd’s Pie. I make one that’s pretty basic. I saute some onion and garlic in some olive oil and then add about one pound ground lamb. See the links for the Santa Fe local lamb or you can get it at La Montanita Coop. While the meat is cooking I cut up some patatoes into 1 inchish cubes. I leave the skins on because its quicker, healthier and gives it a rustic flare.
When the meat is done I might add some tomato sauce depending on what …

Homeschool, camping »

[7 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 36 views]
Bandelier National Monument

We went on an overnight camping trip with SFTE. It was a lot of fun and we are looking forward to doing it again next year.
They boy’s did the Jr. Ranger program and we had a great time exploring and seeing the dwellings.

My Family Happenings »

[7 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 59 views]
New Summer Toys

Dave built the kids a new sandbox in the backyard. They were digging holes in the yard so we decided we needed a place for the activity.
Yes that’s the garden in the back ground.

Local Food »

[3 Jun 2009 | 2 Comments | 88 views]
Local Food Reflections

We have started to become regulars at La Dolce Vita. Not only do they sell our gelatos, sorbettos and granitas but they have some good food too.
My kids love the pizza (I do too by the way). They now are serving beer and wine as well. They are going to be serving 18 local beers on tap by the end of the month. Wow. So many choices.
They are also the only place in town where you can get a scoop of O’Gelato. If you can’t get there they have free …

Eat local, Local Food »

[3 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 29 views]
Calzones

Calzones are a great leftovers meal. When I make pizza on Friday nights I usually have some dough left over. I like to save it in the fridge and it makes quick work of calzones for lunch.
I recommend fresh motzerella with suace and leftover veggies. My kids on the other hand always go for the pepperoni (of course you can hid veggies in calzones too). My kids usually don’t see things inside like they do on top. Yummy!