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Paloma by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USThe Paloma, the national drink of Mexico aka “Lazy Man’s Margarita”.
Tequila mixed with lime, ice and your favorite grapefruit soda (Squirt? Fresca? Jarritos?).
Throw in a pinch of salt or salt the rim if you must.

Pinto Beans In Gravy by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USIt’s said that refried beans can either be healthy or good, and there is some truth to that.
This recipe makes a tasty and fairly healthy filling for tacos and burritos, and tastes amazing with rice or refried and served with your breakfast eggs.
Change out the beef soup base for vegetable (I suggest Better Than Bouillon brand), and it easily becomes vegan.
The liquid from the pressure cooker has an intense salty-bean flavor (don’t panic!), but once the beans are added to the gravy, the flavors and the salt level are suddenly perfect (bean magic!).

Bonita Bean Company, Willcox, Arizona by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USCochise County and Graham County in Southeastern Arizona grow 93% of the dry beans in the state!

Pinto Bean Capital Of The World: Dove Creek, Colorado by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, US243 days of sun at 7,000 feet makes a tasty bean!

Biscochito, A New Mexican Holiday Cookie by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USBiscochito (also spelled Bizcochitos), the official state cookie of New Mexico, traditionally served during holidays.
A crisp cookie originally brought to Mexico by Spanish settlers (some say invaders) and then to the Nuevo México Province. Known as ‘Mantecados’ in Spain.
“Butter, margarine or vegetable shortening can be used a substitute for lard, but the cookies will be not as crisp and moist. Apple juice or milk can be used to replace the brandy.”

Peanut Punch! by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USThe energy drink of the Caribbean! (Build it even better with a little rum.)

Creamy & Savory Peanut Butter Soup by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USThe weather forecast says it's time for SOUP!

PBVB: Peanut Butter Veggie Burger by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USAn out of this world peanut butter veggie burger!

A Food Pairing Adventure! by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USJust like certain wines pair with certain foods, so does beer!
Peanut butter and, specifically, Heineken taste amazing together and even more so at the end of a long day driving around the Southwest and camping under the stars.

French 75 by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USThe drink dates to World War I, the combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun.
It is basically a Tom Collins with champagne instead of soda water.

Jelly Doughnuts for Hanukkah by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USA Hanukkah tradition in commemoration of the miracle associated with the Temple oil.
//////(Hanukkah begins at nightfall the 16th)


Cortez's Big Lake Fish Stew by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USCortez the gnome is four inches tall and lives in a juniper tree, way out west. He loves food and adventure, and he's the subject of a new picture book by Amadee Ricketts and James Orndorf. Find out more about Cortez at cortezthegnome.com See what Amadee is up to at textless.tumblr.com

Cortez's Garlic Potatoes w/ Juniper Berries by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USCortez the gnome is four inches tall and lives in a juniper tree, way out west.
He loves food and adventure, and he's the subject of a new picture book by Amadee Ricketts and James Orndorf.
Find out more about Cortez at cortezthegnome.com
See what Amadee is up to at textless.tumblr.com











Mistela De Chimajá (New Mexican Christmas liqueur) by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USThis Christmas liqueur recipe using the Chimajá root, which grows wild in the southwest, was found in Erna Fergusson’s 1934 cookbook “Mexican Cookbook” a New Mexican cookbook.
While Chimajá root can be hard to find in stores the recipe is wide open to other light peppery/cilantro-ish/spicy under-flavor substitutions.
"After two weeks the drink is ready, but it improves steadily with age."
…we made it and it does!

Vegetable Latkes by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USYou can 'Eat Pretty' during Hanukkah as well...................

Laird’s Breakfast by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USBull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices by George and Bertha Herter:
“In the Scottish highlands or Scotland oatmeal has been a staple breakfast food for generations. ”Laird” is the Scotch word for “Lord.” Lairds usually are owners of one or more farms. The Laird’s Breakfast started with Charles McGlagin of the McGlagin people…”



The Fruit Burrito by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USI live in Durango, CO. now and thanks as always!


One-Eyed Egyptians by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, US***James' recipe was 1 of 5 runner-ups in the 2012 Cooking for Kids Contest. Congratulations James! Read more about the contest and all 6 winning recipes here: http://www.theydrawandcook.com/blog/winners-of-the-2011-cooking-4-kids-contest

Rocky Mountain Bear F***er by James Orndorf
Cochise County, Arizona, USIn honor of the homeless guy bit by a bear yesterday morning in town I offer the recipe for the Rocky Mountain Bear F***er, a shot some guy that looked alarming like Charles Bukowski bought for me the first night I was in town.

