Sunset back issues from December 1997:
An irrigation ditch runs through it. (author Stanley Crawford's garlic farm in New Mexico)(Western Wanderings)
Dec 01, 1997; ... * All the way from Santa Fe, I am nervous about the ditch. You make a pilgrimage to a favored literary site, you set yourself up for disappointment. John Steinbeck's Cannery Row vanished long ago. A visit to Hannibal, Missouri, evokes Mark Twain less than it does musings about urban ...
Craters of the Moon, Idaho. (Craters of the Moon National Monument)
Dec 01, 1997; ... * Hitchcock would have loved making a movie at Craters of the Moon National Monument in the winter: the landscape is already a stark black and white; temperamental actors would think twice about stomping off the set into the middle of nowhere; and there's a ready-made air of mystery about ...
December in Salt Lake City: the one minute Olympian.
Dec 01, 1997; ... * Having grown up watching bobsled competitions on ABC's Wide World of Sports, I jump at the chance to hurtle down Salt Lake City's $25-million course, which was built for the 2002 Winter Games.But apprehension begins to creep in as I stand at the start-house on a cold February ...
Snow and sensibility: 30 of the West's best low-key, family-friendly ski resorts.
Dec 01, 1997; ... * Don't get us wrong: there are few things we'd rather do than spend a week skiing with the family in Aspen, Whistler, or the Valley - as in Sun, Deer, Heavenly, or Squaw. The problem is that a lot of other people feel the same way, which translates into pricey lift tickets, long lift ...
Seasonal suds. (seasonal beers)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Winter beers are storming Western brew pubs. Here's where to find the best glass of holiday cheer in the RockiesWinter doesn't officially start until the solstice on December 21, but already there are signs. The sun is setting noticeably earlier, the layer of gold and red leaves on ...
Land of enchiladas. (New Mexico restaurants)
Dec 01, 1997; ... And calabacitas and sweetbreads and Malaysian noodles - which is to say that New Mexico restaurants offer a lot more variety than they used toTwenty years ago, when I visited New Mexico on a regular basis, I always looked forward to that first plate of flat enchiladas smothered ...
Secret Gardens of Santa Fe.
Dec 01, 1997; ... * Santa Fe has long been a source of creative inspiration for artists and writers. The city provides an inspiring environment for gardeners, too. Charles Mann, a photographer who lives in Santa Fe and frequently contributes to Sunset, beautifully illustrates this point in a new book: ...
Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs.
Dec 01, 1997; ... The best gifts are the ones that give pleasure or service season after season. With that in mind, I did some early Christmas shopping this year. Here are two items I found that my family and I - and maybe you - will enjoy for many seasons to come.A LIVELY GAME FOR GARDENERS ...
Mountain checklist: what to do in your garden in December.
Dec 01, 1997 ... PLANTING & SHOPPING * BUY AND CARE FOR LIVING CHRISTMAS TREES. Some good choices for mountain areas include alpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Colorado spruce (Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'), Colorado blue spruce (P. pungens 'Glauca'), and Engelmann ...
Gifts for the well-dressed gardener: a head to toe guide to garden apparel for all seasons.
Dec 01, 1997; ... A head-to-toe guide to garden apparel for all seasons * In business, dressing for success means wearing clothes that help you cut a big deal or plant your product in the right market. In the garden the concept is much the same. Whether it's time to cut big limbs or plant roses, ...
The soul of Santa Fe. (Santa Fe, NM)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Snow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the smell of pinon pine in the air - and yes, blue coyotes - it's Christmas in New Mexico * The night is cold. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are chill shadows; Orion's stars are ice. Joseph and Mary wander the plaza, hands cupped over the ...
Exploring Santa Fe. (New Mexico)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Santa Fe draws visitors year-round. But in December the city is less frenetic than in summer. December weather is clear and crisp, with an average high of 41 [degrees] and low of 20 [degrees].For event, lodging, and other information, write or call the Santa Fe Convention and ...
Two cooks create a Southwest supper.
Dec 01, 1997; ... Deck the halls with farolitos, fill the bowls with posole, and invite friends to a holiday open-house buffet * It's Christmas Eve on Santa Fe's well-known Canyon Road. Thousands of farolitos, twinkling like fallen stars, light the way for strollers who've come to enjoy this ...
Native American holiday feast.
Dec 01, 1997; ... An Indian heritage and a love of good food inspire this special dinner * "Sometimes I feel I'm at war with myself. I'm half Pilgrim and half Indian," says Loretta Barrett Oden. Her mother is a daughter of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma. And her father is part Irish ...
Our Western wreath.
Dec 01, 1997; ... WHAT YOU NEED * 18-inch grapevine wreath base (available at craft stores) * Twigs (at least 15, each about 8 inches long) * Evergreen boughs (at least three types), cut into 4- and 6-inch sprigs * Florist's wire (green) * Wire cutter ...
The presence of the past: a wall washed in sunlight enhances a traditional backdrop for contemporary living.
Dec 01, 1997 ... THE CHANGING WESTERN HOME * This gracious living room in Tesuque, New Mexico, achieves a balance between past and present. The design integrates traditional details of Southwestern architecture - heavy log rafters (vigas) spaced by gently coved channels - with a contemporary ...
The western home notebook.
Dec 01, 1997 ... The annual Use Less Stuff (ULS) Day occurs in late November, timed to coincide with the beginning of the holiday season. It is sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, Keep America Beautiful, the ULS Report, and more than 200 government, education, business, and community ...
Tabletop tannenbaums. (miniature trees made of seasonal greens and cinnamon sticks)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Spice up your holidays with a cluster of miniature trees made from seasonal greens and cinnamon sticks * Suddenly it begins to look a lot like Christmas when you set these 2-foot trees on a mantel or coffee table, or by a window lit with minilights.The beauty of the ...
Cornhusk stars. (holiday ornaments)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Cornhusks - from the Mexican or specialty food section of some grocery stores - make naturally elegant coverings for these decorative stars. They look great on the tree and will last a long time. Tiny eucalyptus seed pods glued to the center add an eye-catching accent. Design: Francoise ...
Architectural ornaments.
Dec 01, 1997; ... You can make ornaments of houses, like the New Mexico pueblo at right, with the self-drying modeling clay now available at craft stores. No baking or firing is needed. Once dry, the little facades can festoon packages or hang from the tree. Design: Francoise Kirkman.TIME ...
Metal farolitos. (metal lanterns for use as holiday ornaments)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Albuquerque artisan Victor Sandoval makes farolitos like the one shown below with soldered tin; call (505) 275-0904 for order and price information. You can make similar candleholders without soldering by using epoxy and aluminum flashing, which is sold at most hardware stores. ...
The wine guide: a toast for rose.
Dec 01, 1997; ... A toast for rose * Like the intelligent, pretty child who gets more attention for looks than brains, rose sparkling wine usually isn't taken seriously. It's pink, people say to themselves - how profound can it be?In a word, very.Rose Champagne and rose ...
Cowboy Christmas: a chuckwagon chef shares his frontier menu for your holiday table.
Dec 01, 1997; ... * East of the crags of the Organ Mountains in southern New Mexico lies the San Augustine Ranch, owned by Rob Cox's family. The ranch has been in the family since 1893, when Rob's grandfather W. W. Cox, fleeing Texas and a vindictive gunfighter, bought it and began running sheep. ...
The low-fat cook: healthy choices for the active lifestyle.
Dec 01, 1997; ... For Hanukkah, serve a light and easy appetizer * The Old World penchant for pickling to preserve fish, meat, and vegetables carried over into traditional Jewish homes on the East Coast. One staple was pickled salmon in a heavily salted marinade.But in the West, this ...
Kitchen cabinet: recipes tested in Sunset's kitchen. (Sunset magazine)
Dec 01, 1997; ... Cookies for the holidaysPainted Cookies Clarice Cox, Roseburg, Oregon * For more than 50 years, Clarice Cox has made these decorative cookies for family, friends, cooking classes, and fund-raising events. And she often makes use of her collection of more than 60 cookie ...
Window on the West: an artists legacy. (the art of Georgia O'Keeffe)
Dec 01, 1997; ... * Walking around Santa Fe this time of year, you see a lot of red ribbon, green boughs, and white cow skulls. The first two are obvious nods to the holiday season; the skulls have become equally obvious symbols of New Mexico, as popularized by the state's most famous artist, Georgia ...