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    • Blackstone Foil Packet Potatoes

      Posted at 12:50 pm by NativeNM, on July 25, 2025

      Last summer I started making foil packet potatoes on the grill. It’s an easy way to make crispy sliced potatoes with any number of seasonings. This summer I’ve traded in the grill for the Blackstone griddle and they are just as tasty and easy to make. Using a mandolin makes every slice precisely the same and allows them to cook evenly. If you don’t have a mandolin, you can slice them by hand, just try to slice them thin and as even as possible. The two packets pictured above have different seasonings; the left packet is sprinkled with a salt, garlic, and black pepper blend. The right packet is seasoned with Joe’s KC French Fry Seasoning. There are numerous season combinations that would taste fantastic on these crispy sliced potatoes. Create the taste that compliments your entree; perhaps a grilled burger, steak, chicken or smoked ribs.

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      Posted in Blackstone Griddle, Recipes, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged Blackstone Griddle Potatoes, Foil Pack Potatoes, Joe's French Fry Seasoning, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Burnt Ends, Thin Sliced Grilled Potatoes, Thin Sliced Potatoes on the Griddle
    • Williams Lake via Taos Ski Valley

      Posted at 3:30 pm by NativeNM, on July 1, 2025

      When the weather gets hot in NM we go north. On this weekend even Jemez and Santa Fe were too warm to go hiking so we ventured up to the Taos Ski Valley where it is more mountainous and the temp was a cooler 68 degrees. We spent a 12 hour day with 6 hours on the road and the rest exploring the area and a beautiful hike to Williams Lake. The trail starts around the north and east side of the Taos Ski Valley. We walked along a mountain stream and took a few moments to capture the wildflowers that are in bloom. It’s an out and back trail estimated to about 4 miles. We didn’t see many folks on the way in but when we got there we found several groups of families or friends taking in the picturesque view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. We stopped by the Taos Ski Valley on our way out and found it was not at all what we expected. The Taos Ski Village is filled with resorts, condo’s, restaurants, small shops and markets. It’s a popular destination for snow skiers with Taos Ski Valley being rated among the top 10 in the US. It is known for having a challenging terrain for expert skiers as well as moderate and novice ski runs. It’s quite the tourist scene in the winter month’s covered in snowfall but the summer is when the locals venture out to enjoy the trails filled with wildflowers, flowing streams and mountain lakes.

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      Posted in Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged adventure, hiking, nature, New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Village, Travel, Williams Lake, Williams Lake New Mexico
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