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Santa Fe Memories
Summary of Santa Fe Memories
A perfect gift for anyone who enjoys Santa Fe
(and its marvelous restaurants), this lavishly
illustrated 80-page book is highlighted by
signature recipes from 17 of the area's top
restaurants, including SantaCafé, La Casa Sena,
Guadalupe Café, The Old House, La Choza, The
Pink Adobe, Pasqual's, and Coyote Café. Richard
wrote the accompanying text, which describes
Santa Fe's unique history, New Mexico's renowned
cuisine, and colorful anecdotes pertaining to
each restaurant. Award-winning Santa Fe artist
Betty Carlson contributed the original oil
paintings reproduced on the pages of this
well-designed book, which was printed in Italy
and released in 2002.
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Excerpt from Santa Fe Memories
The key ingredient in New Mexico's indigenous
cuisine can be summed up in a single word:
chile, spelled with an "e." In Santa Fe, as in
the rest of the state, the use of spicy chile
peppers is so common that the state legislature
has designated an official state question-"Red
or green?"-that refers to a diner's preference
for red or green chile. (Red tends to be milder
than green; ask for "Christmas" and you'll get
some of each.) The chile has been the official
"state vegetable" since 1965, though this member
of the capsicum family is actually a fruit. Long
strings of dried chiles, called ristras, hang
within arm's reach in many New Mexican
kitchens... [p. 45]
Reviews of Santa Fe Memories
"A lovely little book filled with information on
Santa Fe's history and culture as well as
recipes from favorite restaurants. Santa Fe
Memories makes a great holiday gift, but you
might want to buy two copies since you'll want
to read this book and try the recipes
yourself."
-Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper
"A beautifully done book with original oil
paintings by Betty Carlson and recipes from over
15 of the best-loved restaurants in Santa Fe.
What I liked best were writer Richard Mahler's
vignettes-both historical and personal-of some
of my favorites. It makes a perfect gift for a
fellow foodie who shares your love of Santa
Fe."
-Local Flavor magazine
"This sweet volume is a delightful introduction
to the sights and tastes of Santa Fe. It makes a
perfect gift for the out-of-towner who longs for
a bit of New Mexican flavor."
-Albuquerque Crosswinds Weekly newspaper
"This little gift book is a charming one.
Carlson's paintings capture such scenes as a
colorful garden against adobe walls, the Loretto
Chapel, a cave at Bandelier National Monument,
and a clay pot full of blossoms. The text, after
a bit of background, focuses on 'The Many Tastes
of Santa Fe'-notably restaurants ranging from La
Plazuela at La Fonda to the SantaCafé to La Casa
Sena...
Santa Fe Memories makes a handy item to take
home-a useful memento."
-New Mexico magazine
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