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Pork Chile Verde

I love cooking in my Mexican clay cazuela when making this savory stew, but any large heavy bottomed pot will work Ingredients: 3 –4 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 1.5 inch cubes, salt and pepper generously 4 small or 2 … Continue reading

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Authentic Tortilla Soup Class

Join Chef Lynne and Mike Gonzalez for a live cooking class via zoom for audience participation. A cookwithus.com Recipe Tortilla Soup / Sopa de Tortilla This classic Mexican soup features a zesty chicken broth flavored with roasted chiles and tomatoes. … Continue reading

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Easy escape:

Our scenic six hour drive south to central Idaho?s wilderness back country and we arrive at our remote campsite in rugged Hells Canyon. The days begin easy and calm. Warm welcome sunshine, no bothersome bugs and gentle breezes where graceful … Continue reading

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Amargosa Opera House

To skirt seriously cold weather on our way back home we headed to Death Valley California. I?m so glad we did, the high desert landscape is gorgeous, we soaked our bones in natural hot springs, and visited China Ranch, a … Continue reading

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Abuela; *

She pushes her cart slowly I hear the tinkling bells. Sweet oranges, peanuts and spindly herbs is all she has to sell. I reach into my pocket for peso’s hiding there carefully select my purchase as if it’s made of … Continue reading

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Our European Adventures / Munich Germany

Lynne Oxman Wiedemann April 29 2018 ONE MORE STORY. We found Franks childhood home, a large Munich apartment complex, freshly painted the original mustard yellow. The buildings are carefully maintained with lovely gardens, benches, and a pretty fountain where little … Continue reading

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Day of the Dead Cooking Class with Lynne at the Greenbriar Inn

Monday, October 27th In Mexico, they celebrate Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos, one of the country’s most ancient and deep-rooted customs. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray and remember those who … Continue reading

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Night of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Mexico

Frank and I traveled to Mexico in late October of this year.  We love to experience the colorful culture, kind people, and delicious cuisine of Mexico any time of the year, but this trip had a specific purpose: to experience … Continue reading

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Tamale Cooking Class at De Leons Mexican Foods

We are having a Tamalada at De Leons Mexican Foods! Join us for a fun evening in this hands-on class learning to make homemade savory pork and sweet pineapple tamales. We will learn to prepare a quick and easy cooked … Continue reading

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Hatch Chiles Have Arrived at De Leon’s Foods!

Join Mike and me for our fun and informative Hatch Chile Cooking Class. We will learn to make three of New Mexico’s favorite dishes: chile verde, green chile enchiladas, and stuff green chiles with picadillo. Serving Frank’s delicious homemade artisan … Continue reading

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