Feb 3rd, 2016

Radish and Rye

“Making good food for your body.” It’s a philosophy at once so simple, and yet one that sets a remarkably high standard, and one that Chef David Gaspar de Alba strives for daily through the menu at Radish and Rye. The essence of this approach is faithful adherence to and celebration of the quality of […]

Jan 31st, 2016

The Hive Market

The Hive is a pop-up market in the space formerly known as a nightclub – initially The Rouge Cat and then the Blue Rooster. Enter the colors amber and gold. As the bee-related name suggests, the Hive is related to the beloved Beestro cafe just down the street – both are owned and run by […]

Aug 1st, 2015

The Compound

Dec 11th, 2014

Holiday Gifting at the Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday morning, when my schedule permits, I’m a regular at the Santa Fe Farmer’s market. Usually, it’s for what I call “supplies” – whatever is fresh, eye catching, and fits my recipe plans. The added bonus that I’ve photographed many of the farmers on their beautiful farms, and it’s a chance to catch up […]

Nov 4th, 2014

Radical Homemakers Harvest Swap

My friend Erin O’Neill and her colorful posse of gardeners proudly wear and promote their roles as homemakers – albeit of the radical persuasion – with such wholesome yet radical ideas as trading the bounty of their produce amongst each other, creating a barter economy outside the whole cash-capital-tax paradigm. For the third year in […]

Nov 3rd, 2014

Cheesemongers of Santa Fe

One of the trade-offs of living in a relatively small town is access to the proliferation of choice and ingredients available in the big cities. Lately, the culinary horizons of Santa Fe seems to be expanding, first with the Real Butcher Shop, and now, with its very own dedicated cheese shop, the Cheesemongers of Santa […]

Oct 26th, 2014

Hunting the Elusive Porcini

For years, I’ve been wanting some insight into the mysterious undertaking known as “mushroom hunting”. There is fungi subterfuge and vows of secrecy – true devotees protect their favorite hunting grounds with territorial discretion. I was thrilled to discover my friend Erin O’Neill is a “Bole” aficionado, and thanks to a gloriously monsoonish summer, the […]

Oct 11th, 2014

2014 Fall Fiesta

I’m proud to have photographed this special event for the third year. The mission of the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market Institute is to assist farmers and other land based producers in the production and promotion of their produce, to encourage small farm and ranch operations, engage in research to benefit the advancemnt of agriculture while […]

Aug 6th, 2014

Food Photography Workshop – Sept 13-14

Intensive: Cooking with Chef Kim and Food Photography I’m thrilled to be teaching my first photography workshop with the famous Santa Fe Photography Workshops this fall. September 13-14 I will be co-teaching a hybrid food photography and cooking workshop called “Cooking With Kim”. Information on how to register is here on the Santa Fe Photography […]