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Martha started her career working on the production side of the newspaper/magazine industry working for such publications as The Thrifty Nickle, The New Mexico Independent and as a Production Coordinator for Reddy Communications, a consulting/information

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Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Mouth-watering fish: 3 of 31
Salmon grilled in banana leaves and served with a mango salsa makes a colorful plate and your family will think you spent hours slaving over this flavorful dish. Opening the banana leaves to reveal the perfectly cooked present inside makes anyone served this dish feel special. The beautiful colors of the salsa gives the plat... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The best spices for Mexican cooking: 1 of 10
Mexican cooking takes its influences from Spanish cuisine and from Indians that were indigenous to the area when the Spanish arrived. Mexican food dishes can vary regionally because spices that are more readily available are incorporated within similar recipes adding to that some spices were brought with the Spanish. The key... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Have a healthy Mexican fiesta: 1 of 8
Although there are many healthy choices in Mexican food, enjoying a fabulous "Mexican Fiesta" meal is not what most people think about when opting to make healthier eating choices. Making healthy food choices is much like participating in a great bargain hunt. The bargain is found by substituting fat and calories for good nu... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Fish stew: 1 of 8
This recipe for a Mexican favorite, fish stew has a unique flavor that is brought about with the unique addition of beer in the stock. The chipotle chilies and adobo sauce give the dish a smokey taste that immediately draws the attention of others that want to find out what you are cooking. It is a very satisfying and hearty... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Which country's food is the best? Why?: 4 of 30
We opened our arms to all, and they all came bringing their traditions, desires and their cuisine. No matter which country your ancestors hail from their cuisine is represented here with either its modern versions of the cuisine or the more traditional fare. In what other country can you have your traditional French pastry f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Really cheap Christmas gift ideas: 5 of 30
Christmas is a busy time of year, there is no doubt. No matter how much you prepare, you always seems to be in a rush the week before the big bang. If you are one of those people that is desperately trying to keep holiday traditions alive, you may be in the minority. There is a tendency in this day and age to shrug off tradi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to be an effective parent from prison: 2 of 12
Everyone makes poor decisions at some point in their lives, some of those decisions can unfortunately get you incarcerated but there are also, unfortunately, some people that are in prison that happen to be innocent of the crimes for which they are serving time. There are also many other circumstances, especially with women,... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken and rice: 2 of 12
This is a great adaptation for the purposes of reducing the calories in a traditional Mexican dish, Mole Chicken. Serve the chicken atop rice and serve with a fresh leafy green salad dressed with Lime Vinaigrette and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. This is a very satisfying meal that does not sacrifice taste to watch th... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails St. Patrick's Day cocktails: 1 of 6
This is a collection of St. Patrick's Day cocktails and a few Irish toasts to go along with the drinks: Drunk Irish Monk Drink Recipe 1 Part Brandy 1 Part Bailey's Irish Cream 1 Part Frangelico Pour ingredients into the shot glass in the following order: - Baileys first, - Frangelico next, - Brandy on top. Irish Bitch Drink ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy Mexican food: 6 of 34
Pork tenderloin is quite simply one of the best cuts of meat to work with. It doesn't require boning or prolonged cooking times and this dish is as simple as sliding it in the oven. The lean white meat of the tenderloin is flavorful all on its own, but coupled with the savory flavors of the southwest, the meat is dressed to ... More..