What is it that makes good New Mexican food great?
The key is the red or green chile. I must admit, the recipes for red chile from The Shed and green-chile stew from Tía Sophia’s are incredible! Were there any places you wanted to include but just couldn’t? I love Aqua Santa. It’s a little place on Alameda Street, but when I talked to the chef, he said that he just doesn’t give out his recipes. I asked him for a recipe for happiness, and he said that would be too corny. Are you a good cook yourself, or do you prefer to leave it to the professionals? I’m a good cook, or I think I am. That’s a question you should probably ask my husband and son. I like to go to the farmers’ market for fresh things, and then see what’s in the refrigerator to improvise with. I like to experiment with new things and adjust recipes. Cooking is another creative outlet for me. Does good cooking run in the family? My mom is the best cook I know. My grandparents, too. A lot of people from that generation were farm people, so every meal was just incredible. They
