An Iris Garden in New Mexico

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We were driving through New Mexico, on a road we’d traveled many times before. This time

was different, because this time we pulled off the road to see sites you can’t see from the road.

In Hondo, you can pull over and buy Organic Honey, Fruit, and all sorts of things.

One particular little road went off the edge and disappeared steeply down into a small

valley. My husband wasn’t in a hurry so he pulled off the main highway onto this little

road. What we found was an oasis, a garden befitting a queen, a brilliant butterfly

habitat that I didn’t want to leave! These photos are from that day, last year, 2014, in

Hondo, New Mexico.  Next time you’re on your way to Ruidoso, pull over in Hondo

so you can Stop….and smell the Iris’s!

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Bechthold Quarter Horses

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Bechthold Quarter Horses.

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Our original stallion, “Roan Command”, carried the pedigree of Joe Hancock,

Driftwood, and King.

In our local area of Northern Alberta, the Roan Command horses have a reputation

of being long-term ranch horses. They have been described as the horses that

“take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’”. They are the type of horses that can be used

all week on the ranch and then hit the jackpots on the weekend. They are solid

horses with good dispositions, that don’t breakdown.

New foals this 2015 Spring:

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Over the last ten years we have increased our herd, but have maintained the

reputation for raising horses that are strong and willing. Our new stallions carry

the bloodlines of:

Driftwood, Joe Hancock, King, Top Deck, Doc Bar, King Leo Bar, Jewel’s Leo Bars,

Blue Valentine, Zan Parr Bar, Two Eyed Jack, Otoe, JB King, and Skipper W. Many

of our mares carry on the Roan Command pedigree.

Armadillo eggs recipe | Homesick Texan

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Armadillo eggs recipe | Homesick Texan.

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Armadillo eggs
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
6 medium-sized jalapeños
2 pounds breakfast sausage or any other spicy uncooked sausage, removed from its casing

Method:
Preheat the oven to 375 and lightly grease a baking sheet.

Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, cilantro and cumin until well blended. Taste and add salt, and adjust seasonings.

Remove the stems from the jalapeños and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and then cut the sliced jalapeños in half, horizontally.

Place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in each jalapeño quarter. Take about 1/3 cup of the sausage and pat it into a 3-inch circle and place the stuffed jalapeño in the center of the sausage. Wrap the sausage around the stuffed jalapeño until it’s completely covered, and form into an egg shape.

Place sausage-wrapped jalapeños on the sheet, about an inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked. For additional browning on top, you can place the sheet under the broiler for 2-5 minutes.

Serve with buttermilk dressing, queso or salsa.

Yield: 24 armadillo eggs

Nepal Relief Effort

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Due to the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal in April, Arabella Ave
and it’s Angels knew that we needed to make May the month to carry out our
mission and raise money for the people affected by this disaster.
This devastating earthquake has claimed more than 5,000 lives, caused thousands
of injuries and destroyed homes and infrastructure. There are over 1 million children
that requiring assistance.
We are donating to three charities this month for our Nepal Relief Effort. The American
Red Cross, ADRA, and Unicef. They are already in Nepal delivering immediate
emergency relief and will continue to provide ongoing support for recovery in the
hardest hit areas.

Past Charities Of The Month

April 2015 – The Parker Lee Project

March 2015 – The FEED Foundation

February 2015 – The American Heart Association

January 2015 – Autism Society

December 2014 – Operation Gratitude

November 2014 – St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

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Contact your rep today to shop, nominate your favorite charity, join, or have
your questions answered.

Frozen Sangria

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– Wildtree Recipes.

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Ingredients

1 bottle Simple Sangria Mixer, frozen in an ice cube tray

½ 750ml bottle white wine

½ cup frozen cranberries

Method of Preparation

 

Puree frozen Simple Sangria Mixer ice cubes,

white wine, and frozen cranberries in a blender.

If desired, sugar the rim of each glass by dipping

in lime juice or water then sugar. Serve with lime

and orange wedges if desired also.