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At the end of 2023, I embarked on a major remodeling project removing an old “zero clearance” fireplace (very inefficient) and replacing it with a new high efficiency wood burning stove. This required some pretty substantial demolition and reconstruction and … Continue reading
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Previous post on this topic: Trail Clearing Over the last two weeks, I’ve been carrying my hand saws on my favorite Sandia Wilderness trails and trying to clear as much deadfall from the trails as I can. I took care … Continue reading
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This week we were back in Colorado with our pup looking for the perfect campsite and hike. Oddly, we found both. We made our way over the Brazos Mountains on our way out of New Mexico, through Alamosa and up … Continue reading
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Back in April, we looked to Engineer Mountain as one of our training peaks prior to attempting to climb Iztaccihuatl in Mexico – Mexico’s third highest at over 17k feet. Getting used to high altitudes is one of the keys to … Continue reading
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This one of my favorite uses of my old black iron Dutch oven (DO). I’m sharing a recipe (guideline) that has no predetermined quantities or measurements. It’s different each time I make it. Today, I’m starting … Continue reading
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After 7 years, we are revisiting the Mexico City neighborhood where we used to live. The goal of the trip lies about 60 miles southeast of the city as we prepare to climb one of Mexicos tallest volcanos. Acclimatization is … Continue reading
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The kitchen is the uncontested center of our home. We spend many hours there every day cooking meals, discussing the news of the day or passing in and out for a quick snack or cup of coffee. Over the years, … Continue reading
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In my quest for the perfect tomato sauce and in furtherance of my goal to never eat commercially produced red junk in a jar, disasters sometimes happen. I ran out of frozen garden tomatoes and my frozen homemade tomato sauce. … Continue reading
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Recently, we partnered with the local NRCS office to construct a high tunnel (HT) on our property. I’ve wanted to try one of these for years. The NRCS has a cost sharing program for those small farms that meet certain … Continue reading
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Recently, my wife, mother in law and I spent some time enjoying the Sandia Wilderness near Placitas, NM. The area has been closed up until the end of June due to extreme drought and fire danger. However, monsoon rains helped … Continue reading
