The Making of Chile U
BEHIND AN INCONSPICUOUS DOOR in the unremarkable hallway of a standard university building lies a one-room wonder. There, a former classroom bursts with racks of colorful seed packets, shelves of…
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Tag: Green Chile
Matt Romero: The Passion of Chile Roasting
IN NEW MEXICO, chile is handed down in recipes and with seeds the same way some families pass along an heirloom watch. Such is the case with Matt Romero, reigning chile roaster at the Santa Fe…
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Nick Maryol: Feeding the Soul
Above: Nick Maryol shares his passion for New Mexican cuisine at Tia Sophia's. Photo: Kate Russell. Nick Maryol started bussing tables at Tia Sophia’s when he was 6. It was as much family obligation…
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First Fruit in Space: New Mexico Chile Pepper
Illustration by Chris Philpot A MISSION TO MARS is still a decade away, but scientists at NASA already plan to stock it with green chile. Why? We could say because it tastes so good, but the answer is…
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The Ultimate New Mexico Chile Tasting Guide
“THE RÍO GRANDE IS OUR MOTHER RIVER,” says chef Michelle Chavez. “A minerality happens because of the snowmelt and rocks and geological factors that make up our state. If we didn’t have that water and…
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The Mystery of Big Jim
IN THE EARLY 2000s, Mesilla Valley chile farmers brought a conundrum to Paul Bosland. “Our chile doesn’t taste right anymore,” they told him, “not like what we grew up with, not our chile.” Since…
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The Hatch Chile Store Is Rooted in New Mexico
EVERY NEW MEXICAN KNOWS: Chile is so much more than just an ingredient. Our history, culture, and deep-rooted traditions make chile an integral part of our identity. Chile has brought people…
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14 Makers We Love
NEW MEXICO MAKERS put the sparkle in our kitchens with high-end edibles and lovely dishes for serving them. Santa Fe fave Dolina Cafe and Bakery specializes in Hungarian cuisine, and owner Anna…
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Seven Things To Do This Weekend
Above: Staying in, can also include going outside—if you plan on going for a hike, that is. Photograph by M. Angie Salazar. We get it. It’s been quite the week. You’ve put together a workable…
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Our 20 Favorite New Mexican Foods
NOTHING BURNS OUR BURRITOS like hearing people—including otherwise knowledgeable foodies—refer to New Mexico’s cuisine as “Tex-Mex” or “Mexican.” The confusion is understandable to a point. Yes, we…
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