Why do I love the Sonora Style Mexican Food? Why is it my comfort food? From refried beans to caramelized Flan these are just some of my favorite Mexican Style Foods.

In Spanish Designed homes the beams and corbels are usually hand hewn and rustic in nature. Homes of the rich may have had beams and corbels that were decoratively carved, but still with a hand made character about them.

Once only seen in that particular region of the country, Southwestern homes are springing up all over. The design is cool, comforting, and meaningful. But what Southwest Decor Colors should you use?

Visiting the Grand Canyon just got interesting! A must-see site at the Grand Canyon. If you love to get butterfly stomach sensations on roller coaster rides, you will love this new Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Attraction.

outhwestern Mosaic tile colors can include turquoise, tans, rusts, golden yellows, vibrant reds, orange, and lovely calm greens and blues. Patterns include sun and moon patterns along with cactus, coyotes, desert images, horses, and the Kokopelli image.

Living in the Desert Southwest USA isn´t a requirement for Southwest Style Decorating. Simple touches can give you the New Mexico or Arizona style to your home... even if you don´t live near the Colorado River.

Using a pre-made soap base Prickly Pear soap is as simple as melting the base and adding 1 part prickly pear juice to 4 parts melted soap base. Watch for thorns when peeling!

Fishing is a popular sport in the Ely, Nevada area. Comins lake is stocked, but you probably won´t get anything but Pike. This local fishing hole has recurring problems.

Steeped in the Hispanic traditions of art, culture and religion, Lydia's art reflects the passion and depth of her cultural heritage. Her work is about the Catholic tradition influenced by the early priests traveling into this nearly untouched Northern regions of New Mexico.

Bass Pro Shop, Las Vegas, Nevada... is a tourist attraction in itself! Plan at least 2 hours to tour the Bass Pro Shop, inside and out. Silverton Hotel has great rooms for a bargain and close to the strip.