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    • Staying Home in the Land of Enchantment

      Posted at 2:33 pm by NativeNM, on April 27, 2020

      Who could have predicted that our world would change as we know it in only a matter of weeks.  Do you ever wonder if the world will ever be the same again?  Over the past few weeks I take little for granted and am grateful for the little things that keep me grounded and help me forget all the madness.  While Joe and I are doing well, we recognize that so many families are sacrificing in ways I can’t even imagine.  When our governor announced a “stay at home” order, everything got real for me.  I have to admit I was nervous for days worrying about things I couldn’t control.  Once the shock wore off I picked myself up and decided to find something productive to do.  I got back to blogging but also started taking a diary of photos each day of our favorite meals and some views we spotted from our own backyard.   With Spring’s arrival not only have the birds arrived but also other dessert wildlife making tracks through our yard.  From sunrise to sunset I find beauty in things I took for granted only a few weeks ago.  Life continues on as things look normal outside even though the world around us is not.  May you all find something each day to give you peace and positive thoughts in the days ahead.  We are all in this together!  March 26, 2020, I woke up early to one of the darkest and richest sunrises I have ever witnessed.  The sky was completely covered in clouds of dark blue.  It was simply an amazing sight!
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      Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments | Tagged Cheli Cat, Land of Enchantment, Magic, New Mexico, Z The Wonder Kitty
    • Cranberry Orange Muffins

      Posted at 9:50 am by NativeNM, on April 16, 2020

      Earlier this week we had a surprise snow day.  After several days in the 70’s with warm breezes the winds changed to strong gusts and dropping temperatures.  What started out as rain quickly changed over to snow which blanketed much of New Mexico.  Days like these are perfect for baking. The warmth from the oven and aroma that fills the air is serenity.  I have a bucket list of recipes that I save for days such as these.  When the fresh cranberries were available I picked up an extra bag to put in the freezer.  They freeze just like blueberries and are great to bake with.  These cranberry orange muffins are so moist and flavorful.  I love the burst of tart cranberry alongside the sweet orange flavor.  This is my guilty pleasure of the week.  Sometimes you just need something sweet to brighten your day.
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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange Muffins with an Orange Glaze, Orange Glaze
    • Fruit Smoothie

      Posted at 10:05 am by NativeNM, on April 10, 2020

      Smoothies have become my newest comfort food.  The cool creamy flavor combinations make me feel better after having one.  Maybe it’s because they provide more fruit and vitamin D than I would otherwise have in an average day.  They taste great and you can put almost anything in them for a healthy boost.  Josh has been making them for years, adding an assortment of healthy fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds.  While Josh will add anything and everything, I prefer a variety of frozen fruit with yogurt, milk and honey.  I’ve always been one to pick up extra fruit on sale to put up in the freezer.  Some fruits that freeze well are berries, cherries cranberries, grapes, mango, peaches, pineapple and bananas.  You can also add citrus fruits to the mix such as lemon, lime, oranges and grapefruit.  It’s really all about what you have on hand and what tastes good to you.  This week I’m running low on milk and tried reconstituting instant dry milk.  It was a great substitute, you cannot taste any difference when you add the fruit, yogurt and honey. Two cups of frozen fruit will make approximately 24 ounces or fill 2 (12 oz) glasses.  I have been enjoying them a couple times a week and find them filling and refreshing.
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      Posted in Breakfast, Favorite Drinks, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Best Fruit Smoothie, Frozen Fruit, Fruit Smoothie, Greek Yogurt, Healthy Fruit Smoothie, Honey, Milk
    • Smoked Sausage Teriyaki Skillet with Rice Pilaf

      Posted at 10:10 am by NativeNM, on April 7, 2020

      Smoked sausage skillet meals are so delicious and can be made with many different ingredients to make them savory, sweet or spicy.  I had some pineapple chunks in the freezer that would pair well together for a tasty teriyaki skillet dish.  Adding rice pilaf on the side complimented the sweet and spicy sausage.  With so much free time these days it made sense to assemble all the ingredients and start the prep work early.  Once that task was done it took no time at all to put it together.  I added some chopped onion and roasted red pepper to the mix but you can use other things that you have on hand including broccoli, carrots or any sweet or bell peppers.  For such a simple meal it won’t be soon forgotten.
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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Side Dishes | 7 Comments | Tagged Rice Pilaf, Smoked Sausage and Pineapple with Teriyaki Sauce, Smoked Sausage Teriyaki Skillet Dish, Teriyaki Sauce
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