There are three rules to live by: Never play cards with a man named Doc, never sleep with someone who has more problems than you and never eat at a place called Mom's---except this one.

I count myself lucky to have been one of the multitudes of Itinerant chefs cooking at the Ashland Elks.

Photography by Dave Siemer

Photography by Dave Siemer

Santa Fe Taco Wagon For Sale Santa Fe, New Mexico sebastian 2009

Called a “poor man’s candy”, this recipe is now pricy due to the cost of NM pinon nuts. Nuts from China or Europe have a curious reaction for some people, making them lose their sense of taste for days. Our pinons don’t do that but they also cost twice as much. unless you  harvest your own. 1 TBL butter 1 c shelled ...

Mrs. McCann lived next to me when I rented this great duplex on 14th and Fruit. She grew tomatoes in dozens of white plastic 5 gallon buckets and used them in everything. 4 TBL salad oil 1 # zucchini squash, washed and cut into 1/2" rings 2 tsp sugar 12 oz frozen whole kernel corn 2 Large tomatoes, cut into 8ths 1 tsp salt dash coarse black ...

We only had store bought candy on Sundays after Mass. There were a lot of sweets around, just not ones labeled and wrapped. 1 medium pumpkin, cut small 1 pint water 2 TBL powdered lime 1 cup water 2 c. sugar 1 tsp cinnamon or crushed peppermint stick Soak pumpkin overnight in water with powdered lime. In the morning, make syrup of 2 c. of sugar and 1 ...

Mrs. Vigil told me stories of the wild asparagus that grew in the irrigation ditch behind her house. In the 50's in Old Town Albuquerque, this dish was served at all the bridge club and upscale lunches. Cut oof one inch of the root end. Tie together and place n sauce pan, cover with boiing wate and boiluntil tender. Keep the ...

Raymond was the butcher at the Sunshine Market at 12th and Central before George picked up the knives. Retired but still cooking, Raymond served this up every Christmas Eve at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 1 # lamb 1 c. raisins 1 tsp Allspice 1 small glass sweet wine 1 small onion 1 pint water 1 TBL sugar Cut meat in small cubes and boil 1 hour in ...