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Follow These Tutorials to a Cool and Kitschy Macrame Plant Hanger

October 22, 2015 by

Macramé may have originally gained popularity back in the 1970s, but the kitschy weaving craft is coming back in a big way. If you love plants and you’re always looking for fun new ways to display them, you may even want to try making a macramé plant hanger of your own. Here are a few tutorials to help you get started!

Colorful Polyester Rope Hanger [hgtv.com]
With this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a macramé hanger using only a few colors of polyester rope, a carabiner, and a screw hook. The actual plant hanger itself is fairly simple, but wrapping the multicolored string around the top adds a fun pop of color.

Sturdy Macramé Plant Hanger [lowes.com]
If you’re looking for something that’s a bit sturdier to hang a particularly heavy plant, this is a great tutorial. It uses clothesline instead of the usual yarn or polyester rope, as well as 18-gauge steel wire and a chain ring for added reinforcement.

Mini String Planters [blog.freepeople.com]
For something quicker and easier, this cute tutorial from the Free People blog uses standard yarn that you might already have stashed away at home. This is a fun tutorial to do while you relax in front of the TV, and the finished product is a great way to hang small air plants or succulents in miniature pots.

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Chillz Frozen Custard: Chill Out With a Cold Treat

October 15, 2015 by

Chillz Frozen Custard is a less fattening alternative to traditional ice cream that offers the same sweet, refreshing taste without all of the calories. This Albuquerque custard shop offers a different flavor of the day for every day of the month, ranging from dulce de leche to mocha cheesecake and even maple bacon. Visitors can enjoy their frozen treats inside of the colorful, welcoming shop, or take them to go to if you prefer to eat at home.

Chillz Frozen Custard’s catering and wholesale options are just as popular as its retail store, and there is even a private party room if you want to bring a large group out for a sweet treat.

Chillz is open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Chillz Frozen Custard
2720 Central Street
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 265-5648
www.chillzcustard.com

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Happy Fall!

October 15, 2015 by

With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!

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Here’s Where Families Can Find Halloween Costume Inspiration

October 8, 2015 by

Get creative this Halloween by putting together a group costume to wear as a family. Whether you’re going to a Halloween party, a costume contest, or just door-to-door while trick-or-treating, these websites will provide you with major inspiration for a family-style costume.

Popsugar
Popsugar assembled 33 group costume ideas that can accommodate both the adults and the kids, and they range from sweet and cute to witty pop culture references. Ideas include a whole family of Raggedy Ann-style dolls, a super family of comic book characters, and even creepy costumes from your favorite scary movies.

HalloweenCostumes.com
This one-stop shop for online Halloween costume shopping offers both inspiration for family costumes and links to where you can buy them on the site. Sizes range from the smallest babies all the way up to adults to accommodate every member of the group. Ideas include characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, and much more.

Huffington Post
This popular news site is also a great place to search for the perfect Halloween costume for you and the little ones. Ideas include Greek gods and goddesses, the Westminster Dog Show, and the characters from the Mario Brothers video games.

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Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café: Everything But the Meat in Albuquerque

September 24, 2015 by

At Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café, you’ll find a wide variety of unique dishes that are worlds away from your standard vegetarian fare. Both vegetarians and meat eaters alike will fall in love with the bold flavors and authentic ethnic dishes at this local favorite, which has locations all across the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas.

Dine on locally grown dishes created based on the Indian Ayurvedic tradition, which is a 5,000-year-old system of healing that promotes longevity and good health through balanced foods and fresh herbs. For breakfast, Annapura’s offers warm quinoas, tofu scrambles and vegan baked goods, while the lunch and dinner menus switch over to traditional Indian specialties made without meat. You’ll find Thaali plates, saag paneer, and protein-packed dal, as well as sandwiches and wraps that you can easily eat on the go.

With affordable prices and convenient takeout ordering, it’s easy to eat healthy when you stop at Annapura’s.

Annapura’s World Vegetarian Café
2201 Silver Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 262-2424
www.chaishoppe.com

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Beware of These Three Surprising Sources of High Fructose Corn Syrup

September 17, 2015 by

Avoiding high fructose corn syrup seems like it would be fairly easy if you read your labels and eat a plant-based diet. However, there are still ways in which this artificial sweetener can find its way into the food you eat. Here are three surprising sources of high fructose corn syrup that you might want to avoid:

  1. Salad dressing. Low-fat or not, many salad dressings contain high fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient. Make your own with oil and vinegar dressing or buy organic to avoid this.
  2. Honey-roasted peanuts. There are only seven ingredients in this sweet snack, and corn syrup is one of them. Choose raw or oven-roasted nuts instead.
  3. Ketchup. It might be no surprise that ketchup includes sugar, but some brands contain exceedingly high amounts. Look for all-natural brands or use ketchup sparingly.

Corn Syrup in Unexpected Foods [Huffington Post]
Surprising Products That Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup [Divine Caroline]
(Not So) Sweet: Surprising Foods Containing High Fructose Corn Syrup [Babble]
6 Popular Foods with High-Fructose Corn Syrup [FitDay]

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KiMo Theater: An Albuquerque Institution Since 1927

September 10, 2015 by

The KiMo Theater is the most historic movie theater in Albuquerque, first opening its doors way back in 1927. Not much has changed since then to the building’s beautiful Pueblo Deco-style and three-story design, and although a fire destroyed much of the building in the 1960s, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places a decade later and re-opened to the delight of area residents.

Today, the theater is open every night of the week for visitors to see live performances, films or even to take tours of its three levels. In the cinema portion, the KiMo Theater shows only classic movies and cult films spanning many different genres, and it also hosts live performances from many local theater troupes.

If you’re looking for a unique date night or a way to experience a piece of Albuquerque history, visit the KiMo Theater!

KiMo Theater
423 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-3522
www.kimotickets.com

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Happy Labor Day!

September 7, 2015 by

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

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Did You Know You Can Cook These Recipes in the Microwave?

September 3, 2015 by

If you think that the microwave is only good for re-heating leftovers and preparing microwave dinners, think again. This common kitchen appliance is actually a great tool for preparing scratch-made dinners, desserts, and even breakfast dishes! These three recipes will show you how it's done.

The Moistest Chocolate Mug Cake [tablefortwoblog.com]
By combining a few simple baking ingredients in your morning coffee mug, you can create a one-serving dessert that’s perfect when you’re craving a sweet treat. Best of all, this simple cake takes just two minutes to make in the microwave.

1-Minute Microwave Quiche [fullthymestudent.com]
Quiche certainly isn’t the easiest breakfast to make, but with this simplified recipe it becomes a whole lot easier. Simply blend eggs with fresh veggies, herbs, and bread and cook it all in a mug — in just one minute, no less.

Lemon Shrimp with Rice [marthastewart.com]
Ingredients like Sauvignon Blanc wine, chopped, fresh herbs, and fresh shrimp combine to make a meal with more gourmet flair than your usual microwave dinner. Prepare the other ingredients while the rice cooks, and then pop the whole thing in the microwave for an additional two minutes before serving.

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Satellite: A Locally Owned Coffee Chain in Albuquerque

August 27, 2015 by

Coffee, pastries, light fare, and music combine to create Satellite Coffee, a hip and trendy cafe in Albuquerque. With several locations in town from which to choose, the ambiance is always the same: laid back and casual with an '80s throwback vibe.

At this locally owned cafe, coffee beans are roasted in-house in small batches to ensure a great cup every time. Whether you prefer espresso, iced coffee, hot spiced chai, or hot cocoa, the friendly staff will whip up the right blend for you. For breakfast, the cafe serves bagels, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and a number of egg dishes. Later in the day, try the vegetarian wrap, the turkey and havarti melt, or the hummus and veggie sandwich.

Satellite's location in Nobhill is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Special events are scheduled throughout the month at all locations.

Satellite
3513 Central Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-0345
www.facebook.com/SatelliteCoffee
www.yelp.com/biz/satellite-coffee-albuquerque

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