Ski New Mexico

Ski Trip Road Food:Sugar's BBQ in Embudo

She'll come up on you faster than you think. Here's the scene: You're snaking your way up the Rio Grande Gorge on NM 68. You and your crew are headed for Angel Fire, Taos, or maybe Red River. Or maybe Sipapu. You're starving. Be alert! You are about to encounter something special. Start throttling back at milepost 17 because as you sweep around that fast right hander, your going to want to bail. See that corrugated tin-covered trailer back off the highway on your right? That's the place, You have arrived at Sugar's and the best barbecue between the Pecos and Rio Grande.

Sugar's is for the sweet old bulldog you might see patrolling the joint. Step over the dog and up to the window and order the barbecued brisket burrito - the most wonderful concoction of shredded beef, New Mexico green chile and melted cheese you can imagine. If you're not in the mood for a burro, try Sugar's Frito Pie ... just like they used to make at Woolworth's on the Plaza in Santa Fe. OMG!!!

Sugars is located at mile marker 18 on NM state highway 68 between Velarde and Pilar. They are open year around for lunch, but it is best to call first for hours. You can reach Sugar's at 575-852-0604.

Just Desserts at Enchanted Forest

Picture this: You're cross country skiing on groomed trails through a snowy forest when suddenly you come upon a group of people with chocolate on their faces licking their fingers and eating from a table laden with delectable goodies. Yes, it's time again for Enchanted Forest's most popular event: "Just Desserts" Eat & Ski.

The theme is simple: Enchanted Forest puts homemade desserts from fine restaurants in Red River out on a five kilometer course and skiers ski out to the different sites and indulge. There is no competition involved, although skiers are advised not to start too late if they want to sample some of the more popular concoctions, such as, 18 Layer Chocolate Cinnamon Torte, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Tequila Lime Pie, Black Forest Cheesecake, Mountain Berry Cream Flan, Fudge, Wild Blueberry Pie, Texas Red's cheesecake, Triple Chocolate, Kahlua, Espresso Cake and much more.

The fun happens this Saturday, February 23rd from noon to 2:00 pm at the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area outside Red River. For more information call the ski area at 575-754-2374.

New Mexico's Primary Colors: Red, White & Green

Skiers and snowboarders headed to New Mexico resorts this week are in for a colorful and flavorful time. Right now, the primary color on the New Mexico skier's palette is white ... from north to south our ski areas are covered with a deep blanket of snow. In January the snow gods were very good to us. Some resorts picked up over five feet of snow this month!

The other colors hungry skiers will be seeing are red and green, as in red and green chile. Many New Mexicans eat chile at almost every meal. They might start their day with huevos rancheros smothered in a fiery red chile. A green chile cheese burger sounds good for lunch. How about blue corn chicken enchiladas for dinner with both red and green (or served "Christmas", as they say)?

It's difficult to know which variety of chile is hotter, red or green, so many variables - weather, soil, variety, roasting methods and more change the flavor of chile. So when you are ordering New Mexican food and your server asks the question, "Would you like red or green?", don't hesitate to ask which one is hotter. Bon Appetite!

New Mexico's Primary Colors: Red, White & Green

Skiers and snowboarders headed to New Mexico resorts this week are in for a colorful and flavorful time. Right now, the primary color on the New Mexico skier's palette is white ... from north to south our ski areas are covered with a deep blanket of snow. In January the snow gods were very good to us. Some resorts picked up over five feet of snow this month!

The other colors hungry skiers will be seeing are red and green, as in red and green chile. Many New Mexicans eat chile at almost every meal. They might start their day with huevos rancheros smothered in a fiery red chile. A green chile cheese burger sounds good for lunch. How about blue corn chicken enchiladas for dinner with both red and green (or served "Christmas", as they say)?

It's difficult to know which variety of chile is hotter, red or green, so many variables - weather, soil, variety, roasting methods and more change the flavor of chile. So when you are ordering New Mexican food and your server asks the question, "Would you like red or green?", don't hesitate to ask which one is hotter. Bon Appetite!

Turkey Con Chile?

The tradition of staying home or spending your Thanksgiving with family is alive and well in the U.S.  Just look at the droves of people who were flying to get to their loved ones.  But there is also a faction of travelers that have a different destination in mind - the mountains!  Starting the day off in front of the TV isn't in their game plan.  Banking turns in the snow of the Rockies is.

People have flocked to Santa Fe, New Mexico for years to experience their great artist community, southwest cuisine and laid-back atmosphere, but people are discovering Ski Santa Fe, located just minutes from the city.  The travelers (and skiers/boarders) that are making their way to Ski Santa Fe are finding that their turkey dishes come with a kick.  There are lots of great recipes that include Red or Green Chile.  Some even feature Mole (pronounced Mo-Lay) which has a combination of Red Chile and Chocolate (it sounds weird, but is amazing).  Here is a recipe that I found on About.com which sounds really good and I'm going to try it this year.  About.com Santa Fe Turkey Recipe

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