WHY I'M A CHILE SNOB: New Mexico Chile, red or green? Where to eat in Hatch, La Mesa, & Old Mesilla.

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I'll admit it, I'm a chile snob. When you grow up in New Mexico, eating Hatch green chile, you can't help it. You only want the best. And New Mexico is where you'll find it. God smiled on this land. The combination of the climate, the altitude, and the soil, make Hatch chile, in particular, the most flavorful anywhere. And since it's peak harvest season, I thought I'd take you along as I pick up some green chile that we'll roast, peel, and freeze to last me through the year. While I'm at it, I share a few things you should know about chile. See how it's grown, how we spell it with an "e" and how we even have a state question: Red or green? If you're ever in New Mexico, I also point out a few of my favorite places to eat chile. You can't go wrong with any of these eateries that have stood the test of time.
Chope's Bar & Cafe in my hometown of La Mesa has been owned and operated by the same family for more than 100 years! They're even on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to try their famous chile rellenos.
16145 NM-28, La Mesa, NM 88044
(575) 233-3420
La Posta de Mesilla, just outside of Las Cruces, has been serving up the best local cuisine since 1939! It's a Registered National Historic Landmark in the heart of beautiful Old Mesilla. Order their enchiladas "Christmas style," which means both red & green chile. And, be sure to save room for sopaipillas served hot with honey.
2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 524-3524
Blake's Lotaburger is a franchise you can find anywhere in the state. It is to New Mexico what In-n-Out is to California. Just order your cheeseburger "New Mexico style" and they'll load it up with fresh Hatch green chile.
And you can't miss the ever colorful Sparky's in the heart of Hatch. Just look for a giant Uncle Sam holding a green chile! They've become a roadside favorite for their green chile cheeseburgers smothered in roasted Hatch chile. Just keep in mind it's Take-Out only.
115 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-4222
Everything in New Mexico, from the billboards to the license plates, points to our love for chile. It's in our blood and, I suppose, that's Why I'm a Chile Snob.
Be sure to Like, comment, and Subscribe to my new cooking channel, Marcy Inspired, where I feature many of my favorite New Mexico recipes. You can also follow me @Marcy Inspired on Istagram and Facebook. Blessings!

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@slclark209 Жыл бұрын

Why as a grown 63 year old man do I get emotional (can't say cry...) when I watch this video? Born in Albuquerque, raised in Santa Fe until I was eight. Have lived all over the world since. Like your stepdad said, it depends on what I feel like that day. I use green for our chicken enchilada casserole and my chicken posole blanco, usually red for beef and pork dishes although pork I go either way, depending. I made a Pueblo style red chile and pork stew with powder from the Fruit Basket a couple months back based on the Pueblo traditional ways of doing it (didn't have pan de horno though so I made fry bread instead). It was killer! I usually go beef with my green chile stew verses pork. Down to my last bag of green for the year and it's May! Thankfully our Mexican markets here sell New Mexico red and Safeway has roastings every year now for the green. Missed the roasting last year because I was sick so we had to piecemeal our supply from different stores around town. Wasn't enough and most of it was mild 😞. I package my green chiles sideways in a large freezer bag (about eight or ten in each) and then roll them to get most of the air out. Then I put those in another bag and roll that too. It saves space since we have a side by side fridge. Easier cutting too as I usually cut them while they're still semi-frozen, two cuts lengthwise and then slice across. By the way, I'm a wimp right there with you on the gloves. One year we didn't have them and had hot and extra hot. Our hands were literally burning for two days. Hats off to your mom. I have a pipe dream of going down to Hatch one day in our VW camper named Devon but both he and I are fairly broken down nowadays. Sorry, sometimes when I write I get on a roll without brakes, just like the camper.... Thanks for the memories. Cheers!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Please don't apologize. I enjoyed every word you wrote and could picture it all in my mind! I loved it all and feel like we could be family! I pray that God blesses you with good health so that you can make it out to Hatch in your VW camper during the harvest. It sounds like you and Devon could use a little adventure...and just as important, you know how to put all that awesome chile to good use! Take care, my friend. Thank you so much for the comment.

@eeaajj2007 9 ай бұрын

I felt the same way! I think I’m missing New Mexico and my family there and of course some good chile ❤

@sandylopez8048 6 ай бұрын

Now you make me want to go to New Mexico! My Hatch chile comes to Whittier, CA, every year, and we get it roasted there and home to package up for freezer. I know how it feels to be down to your last bag too soon. Hang in there, you and your VW will make it one day, as will we ❤😊

@slclark209 6 ай бұрын

❤@@sandylopez8048

@WRMRanch Жыл бұрын

Just spent the weekend in Santa Fe and picked up a couple ristas at Sprouts (1/3 of the price at the plaza) so I was here learning about them. As Arizonans, we are already in love with Hatch chiles and grateful they're brought to our community every year.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

I love that Sprouts in Santa Fe would carry ristras. I want to get a couple of wreath ones for Christmas.

@latinogabe69 9 ай бұрын

I love both, I learned my mom's recipes that I grew up with. She was from Roswell, so she cooked that NM way. It wasn't till I got older that I truly came to appreciate NM cooking and chile! I live in California, but every year, I make both red and green chile tamales like mom did. Everyone loves them and the distinct flavors! Once you try NM chile, there's no substitute.

@marcyinspired1442 9 ай бұрын

It's when you move away that you have a deeper appreciation for what was left behind. I'm sure your tamales are a huge hit. Now, I'm craving them! Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment.

@monicaperez5523 2 жыл бұрын

AWE!! Your mom is sweet. “I’m Not A Wimp” 😂🤭💁🏻‍♀️🌶 My mother loved taking trips to Hatch,NM.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

She totally threw me under the bus! Lol BTW, I'll be posting another Hatch chile video on Saturday, because we were just there to get our year's supply. Hope you check back.

@monicaperez5523 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 AWESOME!! My husband & I went to Hatch for Labor Day Weekend. He already know that he needs to clean his grill so I can roast the Hatch Chiles,Lol!! I made some Green chicken enchiladas with Hatch Chile. I mixed it with medium & hot Hatch Chile, garlic & onion powder & fresh as well 🧅 & 🧄 cilantro 🌿 & a teaspoon of salt & cumin. Some Tomatillos about 6 of them, sour cream & cream of chicken. Blend all together, that’s how my mother would make her sauce for green chicken enchiladas. Much Love From El Paso,Tx

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

@@monicaperez5523 Yum! Sounds delicious. Now you're making me hungry.

@cheybaker193 5 ай бұрын

NM born and raised. My first memory of eating chile was at about 3 years old. My mom would make carne adovada or chile con papas or enchiladas, or whatever chile food; and being the loving mother that she is, would put the meat or potato or whatever in her mouth to take off some of the chile for me. She was kind of like a momma bird feeding her baby bird. That may sound strange or even gross to some, but if you understood that we all ate what was served; and every meal included chile, beans and fresh tortillas along with tacos or enchiladas or whatever. Sometimes it was only beans and chile and tortillas. I grew up in the central part of the state where I still go to buy my green chile - the Rosales' and Sichlers' farms are my faves. I like the red from the back roads off I-25 in Arrey, Garfield, Hatch...... I've enjoyed eating at Chopes, La Posta, the Buckhorn, Sofia's, and so many places throughout the state - my favorites though being my Mom's and my own kitchen. This is already long and I apologize. The point: I guess what want to tell you is how much I truly appreciate this video. I was flooded with so many beautiful memories from way past and some as recent as yesterday. Thank you. And for me, my favorite chile will always be New Mexico Chile red and green. ❤💚

@michaelbaca1496 2 жыл бұрын

Simon Que Si Keeping our traditions alive Chilé, Chilé, Chilé, Chilé...... You're no snob, you are authentic. God bless you.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Awe. I love your comment. Thanks!

@matttheratt 7 ай бұрын

Born and raised in New Mexico, NMSU grad, work transferred me to the south east, I miss going to the Hatch Chile festival every year! Whenever a local grocery store gets fresh Hatch chile I buy about 200 pounds of it and roast it at home (they have no clue on how to roast it properly here) because I never know when it will be available again. I just found your channel a couple of days ago, already subbed, love your videos and makes me miss home more and more with each one that I watch. Keep it up!

@ShesInLosAngeles 9 ай бұрын

Awww… your Mom reminds me of my sweet Mama Adelita. Sweet, sweet, sweet. 💔

@albertorivas8780 9 ай бұрын

Marcy I was born in LA MESA NEW MEXICO, and went to Grade School 🏫 😳 up to the 6th grade, My Dad was a Dear Friend of El Indio Chope for many Years a lot of History, thank You 😊 for Sharing Your experiences and Recipes, I am an avid SNOB OF HATCH CHILE ALSO 🙋😋‼️My Dad 👨 planted Chile and Tomatoes 🍅 in the Early 50's in San Miguel New Mexico, before You get to Staughman Pecan Orchards I also went to Gadsden High School 🏫 🙋‼️😁😉👍, Thank You 👍 ‼️ From Alberto Rivas 🙋👦😍😁👍‼️

@christopherluvsaidan67 7 ай бұрын

People can like whatever they want as long as they're enjoying their food.

@jafo4u508 2 жыл бұрын

I always ask for Christmas. I love them both but I prefer the red.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

That's me, exactly. I love them both, but if I could only have one, I'm going with red.

@luciabriseno4065 2 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE BOTH RED AND GREEN 😋😜👩‍🍳🌶

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Me, too.

@jeffpittman8725 Жыл бұрын

Green Chile is magical. New Mexico is a home away from home!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

It's the Land of Enchantment for a reason!

@Dadnatron 10 ай бұрын

Green… love green Chile.

@georgiasciacca2448 9 ай бұрын

I also grew up in NM and am also a chile snob, I run my chile through my meat grinder and pack in into 4 oz containers with lids. It works out perfect for my husband & I, this year I did two bushels and got 104 containers of chile. When I need it, it is already chopped and ready to use.

@marcyinspired1442 9 ай бұрын

Niiice! That's a great tip to use a meat grinder, too. Thanks for the comment.

@cbeaucrawford 11 ай бұрын

I grew up around there too, your video is great and really makes me want to visit again. My mom knew the owner of La Posta and she would join us at the table during our dinner sometimes. I was enchanted by all the parrots in the entry atrium as a kid in the '70's. Glad i found your channel

@marcyinspired1442 11 ай бұрын

The atrium still looks exactly the same. They may even have the same parrots, considering how long they live! Lol How cool that you knew the owner. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@chingon_grandpa 9 ай бұрын

I stumbled on your Ig page, and instantly picked up on the New Mexican accent. After view several photos, my intuition was correct. In this video, the accent was more apparent when you were in the kitchen with your beautiful momma. I say this with kindness and respect, being I was born in Albuquerque. 😊

@pattfam5663 Жыл бұрын

I grow hatch chile here in the high dessert of Reno Nv. We have sandy soil that drains well and the Hatch chile grows well once you get it started and going. I first tried Hatch chile in Riverton Wy, my inlaws are from New Mexico and they moved to Wyoming when they were young. I have been hooked ever since. Green is my color of choice and mild is perfect, a little heat and lots of flavor.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

I love that green is your color of choice! And, the fact that you are able to grow Hatch chile in Reno. I had someone else write in to tell me they were now growing it in Delaware. Where there's a will, there's a way! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@ReisterJP 9 ай бұрын

Only green chile from hatch are hatch green chile your peppers are just Anaheim peppers.

@pattfam5663 9 ай бұрын

@ReisterJP crazy! They taste like Hatch Chile's, and not only that, they are even seeds I bought from Hatch New Mexico, but what do I know.

@ReisterJP 9 ай бұрын

@@pattfam5663 don't take my word for it. Google hatch chile only grown in hatch.

@ReisterJP 9 ай бұрын

I live in between the Hatch Valley in New Mexico and the Mission Valley in West Texas. Before Hatch got all snobby, they used to have the Hatch vs San Elizario chile war. Now just called "the red and green chile war" the Indio in West Texas take growing peppers seriously.

@koalasez1200 5 ай бұрын

YES!!! Love my Hatch chile…and I live here so get to enjoy it all the time ❤

@veravaladez1525 2 жыл бұрын

Love New Mexico chile can't wait for September to come around to get our Chile we're from Las Cruces but now live in California!!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I can totally relate. I lived in Sacramento for many years and my house was the only one with a ristra hanging out front. I once put up luminarias at Christmastime, and my neighbors weren't sure what to think. Lol Thanks for the comment.

@charleyfrancis8671 2 жыл бұрын

Friends used to think I was nuts to make the run from Tucson to Hatch for bags of green chiles and Sparky's. They would tell me when in season, one can get the canvas bags of Hatch green chilies here in Tucson and have them roasted out front at grocery store.... And they're right. Same Hatch green chilies, same style of roasters.... And I tell them... yep I could do that. But... It's a great road trip, nothing beats fresh from the field produce... And then you have Sparky's! I do love Tucson, however, Tucson does not have Sparky's! (Although we do now have Blakes. Blake's green chile cheeseburger is really really good, highly recommended, although Sparky's is better). And, the drive back. The smell of freshly roasted green chilies filling the car, it's a little piece of heaven.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I feel like I know you! That's my philosophy. I can, of course, buy chile at the grocery store, but it's so much fun going in person for the full experience...and then grabbing a green chile cheeseburger at Sparky's afterwards. Didn't know Tuscon has a Blakes. One more reason to love Tucson, though I haven't been in quite a while. For so many years there was constant freeway construction, so I started driving through Globe instead of staying on I-10. May have to change that now. Thanks for the comment.

@michaelgarcia2973 Жыл бұрын

I love those Roasted Chiles from Hatch New Mexico !

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Yep! They're the best!

@Yo-fm6fj 9 ай бұрын

I like both red and green. It does depend on how you feel. 😊

@Beanzo03 Жыл бұрын

It's both for me. I live on Utah so we have access to all chili . But we have family in Albuquerque so we get the good stuff 💯

@kevinhill1008 Жыл бұрын

Red! But I have a green streak right up my back, lol!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Haha! Love it!

@marijkeschellenbach2680 7 сағат бұрын

La Posta had the BEST huevos ranheros and I chose the green sauce on it!!!! Also ate at Sparky's.

@robertpippin5244 4 ай бұрын

Both ,so Christmas because I could never choose between these wonderful peppers!

@joelblea4992 Жыл бұрын

Sparky's is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. And they close at 5:30 pm the other days. Green is my favorite 😋

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate your comment.

@kimnoe6174 9 ай бұрын

Definitely green. ❤

@guitarbobification 3 ай бұрын

Aww, your parents are so beautiful! I'd be a chili snob too if I grew up there. Whenever I watch your videos about the southwest I get homesick. I left California 30 years ago and never looked back. I don't miss the problems, but I miss the dry weather, the mountains, and mostly the really unequaled southwest Mexican food I grew up with. All the very best to you!

@user-qu8fk8hz1b 3 ай бұрын

Hi Marcy,my mom never wore gloves when peeling the red or green chile,mom was born in 1926 in Las Cruces,and our dad was born and raised in Hatch New Mexico in 1919,I can relate to your knowledge of New Mexico chile,Muchisimas Gracias❤

@sundevil0271 2 жыл бұрын

This video just made my day! Thank you! My mother lived in New Mexico for 20 years and even though I'm from Kansas, I am now a Hatch Chile fanatic! I grow them in my Arkansas garden, and even though they aren't "quite" the same, there is nothing better than real Hatch Chile. My favorite is green, but I love red, too. Thanks for a wonderful showcase of a true New Mexico gem!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I loved reading your comment, and especially knowing there's a Hatch chile fanatic in Arkansas. Thanks so much for taking the time to share that.

@shelleydyleski6944 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found you! Since having to have moved from NM after 52 years, I have to make my own recipes in order to eat the Mexican food I love. Cannot wait to learn from you!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I sympathize because the same thing happened to me. Thanks for the sweet comment. Here's a playlist you may like of some of my most popular New Mexico recipes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adl7p72nz9SWj4E.html

@aliciagonzalez9888 Жыл бұрын

I love both red and green.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Good answer!

@periloustimes4439 9 ай бұрын

I just recently found your site and I love it. I live in the Midwest and good Mexican food is hard to find so I love to cook my own and your recipes are solid down home good. Thanks for all you do and share.

@marcyinspired1442 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! What an encouraging comment. I appreciate you watching!

@lisarising554 3 жыл бұрын

Green for breakfast and red for dinner. But my vote is for green chile recipes, to help you use them all before the next harvest. I don't like to run out but I probably will this year. I bought the hot ones this time and they have really upped my kitchen game. Thankfully they bring them and the roasters here to Dallas every year, because that's a serious road trip for groceries. Thanks for the great videos and I can tell you put a lot of work into the content and presentation. Nice work.

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool that you’re able to get Hatch chile in Dallas. I agree having plenty on hand ups your cooking game. Thanks so much for checking out my videos. Your comment was so encouraging. 🤗

@jaysantos536 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 Re: Hatch Chile in Texas. Since about 2000 ALL the Central Market grocery stores (high end HEBs) in Texas have a "Hatch Chile Festival" every year and trust me, they have gone WAY overboard with it. They manage to put the green chilies in EVERYTHING. They import a number of 18 wheelers bringing the chiles and all roast on site BUT very few of them actually have guys that KNOW how to roast them. As you know its an ART to blast the flames for the right amount of time to make the chilies pliable and able to peel but not torched to death. I still drive 600 miles to Lujan farms most years because the roasting here in Austin is so inconsistent. We are even looking to move to Las Cruces!

@historyraven99 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Even rellanos are better for breakfast. Feel the burn with your coffee. Yum.

@julesgarcia5854 Жыл бұрын

I love all of your content! Your hubby does a great job with the videos!!!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! My husband and I appreciate you watching our videos.

@Madeinnewmexico2015 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Marcy!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Infideles 2 ай бұрын

After my dad retired from the Air Force in 1967, he and my mom decided to retire to New Mexico--without ever having been there. We moved to Santa Fe, and I loved the culture and food immediately. At that time Hatch chiles were basically unknown anywhere outside of the state itself, now they are world famous and sought after. I live in Arizona, but I make it over to visit my beloved New Mexico several times a year, and when it's Hatch harvest season, I stock up. By the way, I visited Hatch itself for the first time earlier this year. The Sparky's green chile cheeseburger was good, but I do wish they had options to choose hotter chiles, it seems tailored for the tourist crowd. And Blake's, despite being "fast food"--has great burgers, with fresh toppings and the Hatch chiles.

@lorihernandez9762 2 жыл бұрын

Both :) Wonderful trip to share with you. Enjoyed :) Thanks

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Both is the correct answer! Thanks so much for the kind feedback.

@cdub4693 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never tried these before. My store offers them once a year. I plan on trying them this season.

@angelhilton3883 Жыл бұрын

Same here. Loved and shared.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@mackmckenzie8479 Ай бұрын

That burger makes my mouth water!! Pretty green chiles

@pattyguerra980 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'm so happy you found this video.

@precious5663 Жыл бұрын

Loved this, you're mama is adorable!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think so, too.

@AceLuceroTech 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings my fellow New Mexican!!! I stumbled up this great video!!! Made me home sick. You earned a subscriber. Bless you and thank you!!!!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing! I'm thrilled that you found my channel. I only started doing this in 2020, but I consistently put out one recipe a week, and being that you're from New Mexico, you'll definitely appreciate my NM playlist. Bendiciones!

@gloriahohman2790 9 ай бұрын

I love both red and green. I can't pick a favorite. ❤

@nickmavrogordato234 2 жыл бұрын

Grandma is the truth ! They don’t make em like that anymore

@lortiz-baca7720 11 ай бұрын

I love Christmas style…going to bag and freeze some green Chile this week. 🤤

@marcyinspired1442 10 ай бұрын

It's always Christmas time in New Mexico!

@MrJunebug49 9 ай бұрын

Estilo Navidena… I love both👍🏼❤️

@K4familySnoeberger 9 ай бұрын

Would love Hatch New Mexico and Sparky's. Now, I know you are from New Mexico. It is great to keep your tradition of New Mexico no matter where you live. Some families freeze their Chile's unpeeled. I have tried to peel them before I have froze them before and it took me forever. You gave me the idea of putting ice on them. I will try to get the ice put on them when I get them home and they are freshly roasted. Thank you for that idea. To answer your question come up both, red and green. I guess you call it Christmas.

@marcyinspired1442 9 ай бұрын

Christmas is the way to go! Thanks so much for watching. Don't know if you're new to my channel, but the ice just keeps them from continuing to cook and turning brown. Here's another video where I explain things a little better. I call it Hatch Chile Basics: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbp1g5aasZzaj2Q.htmlsi=3P_0fs8FYt5Rhaa6

@K4familySnoeberger 9 ай бұрын

@marcyinspired1442 Wow, I will check out your video on Chile basics.

@adamvigil8320 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Red is where it's at, and green has it's place. BBQ beef con Chile Verde, rojo on everything else.

@guillermorivas9473 2 жыл бұрын

Christmas is the way to go!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Good answer! 🎄

@agustinevalencia3302 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to visit Hatch chile festival.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Me, too. Love that it's on Labor Day weekend.

@bernardoramirez7455 3 ай бұрын

Marcy, this was a wonderful video where you captured our New Mexico food heritage. Love the areas that you captured and the food looked absolutely wonderful. During my travels to Catania, Italy, I ended up in at a Mexican Restaurant with pictures and chile from the Hatch and Las Cruces area. Who would have known that even Italians love our chile.

@UnknownUser-fe5zu 11 ай бұрын

Green all day 🤤🤤

@crayolascents 8 ай бұрын

And a nice long growing season there.

@mackmckenzie8479 Ай бұрын

I love both!!

@blake8914 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing

@juliefraire2630 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful video. I love both 🙌🙌🙌

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@paulsaenz7617 2 жыл бұрын

Love It, Miss Marcy!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@yolandavaldez5256 2 жыл бұрын

Marcy , I love your recipes and your step by step recipes and ingredients as for the chille I like the both red and green thank you and May God Bless 🙏

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@FelipeMaldonado-wk4ne 5 ай бұрын

My dad is from Gila , Cliff And Buckhorn area . Love your video's

@barrnyroyal1440 Жыл бұрын

what a wonderful video reminds me of home. Ps your sopaipillas recipe was spot on

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So happy to hear that.

@lbegil1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased with myself that I found your channel. Memories of my mother and the summers I spent with my grandparents in La Mesa. I have a question for you that no one has been able to answer-what happened to Bellman's Mercantile that was the only general store in La Mesa? Great recipes !

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

The store is still there, but it's now called "Eagle Grocery." In fact, you'll see it in this video. It's still the only store in town. When I was growing up, it belonged to the Bellman & Levenson families. It sold to Eagle Grocery many years ago, but I will forever call it "Bellman's." I'm so happy we share that same fond memory, and I'm thrilled you found and subscribed to my channel. Welcome!

@carloscornay3757 Жыл бұрын

Green

@historyraven99 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing your Mom cooking with you! NM chili! I have made one if your recipes every weekend since I found your channel. Everything has been amazing! I feel like I'm going to cooking school. Thank you Marcy❤️❤️❤️ green only bc of rellanos😘

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! What a sweet comment! Thank you so much!

@angelcisneros5641 Жыл бұрын

Loved ❤the video! Mmmm I go with Green 😊

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting and weighing in. I appreciate you watching.

@paulsaenz7617 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Marcy! That burger look's delicious yum yum! I use to live in Anthony, NM. in my younger days

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Anthony is where we used to go cruising in my High School days. Lol It was a booming metropolis, compared to my hometown of La Mesa!

@estellaturner4614 9 ай бұрын

I like both🎉

@tlaughlin1102 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this!!! My family and I do this every year too!!!❤️🌶

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. It’s amazing how a freezer full of Hatch chile elevates your cooking all year. Are you a native to New Mexico?

@tlaughlin1102 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 so sorry!! I didn’t know you had replied!! You know, I believe my mom’s family is from there. I’m gonna find out!!

@reginaornelas3033 Жыл бұрын

I'm from New Mexico also and your chili is yummy you're making me hungry just watching it.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to make you hungry, but thanks for watching! :)

@greenghopper 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... very fond memories of my homeland as well. Have eaten many time at Chopes.

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, Hector! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. There’s something very special about the food in that region. No matter where I’ve lived, there’s nothing like home.

@greenghopper 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 I agree. Thanks for bringing back memories of home through your videos.

@_mycroftxxxadamselene922 Жыл бұрын

Red or green? Si. Combinacion? Hmmm doubt I am the first to think of that.

@lucyrosepetal 9 ай бұрын

Christmas Style, yummy.

@venisavaldez2679 3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see what kinds of recipes you'll be cooking?

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Venisa! I've got a few on there already. Chilaquiles, Rellenos and New Mexican Spoon Bread. Hope you can check them out.

@nomdeguerre7265 Жыл бұрын

I think the best chili comes from Arrey and the best alfalfa from Derry. Back when I lived near Organ we used to get a lot of chili (and lots of other vegetables) from the dump near the Mesilla dam. Back then the companies would dump items that failed their cosmetic tests (too big, too small, didn't 'look' right) in huge piles. We'd go and get whatever we wanted. In the spring you could also pick wild asparagus right by the river too. We'd also get a lot of chili from the farm workers we knew. I still remember those days when the Mesilla Valley used to smell like roasting green chili..... We used to make enchiladas from tortillas and oil from Mexico (they were heavily subsidized there at that time) and 'government' cheese and butter, along with Mesilla Dam chilies and onions. Not a lot better than a stack of those with an egg on top....topped off with beer from Mexico we used to buy there for 5-6 dollars a case.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed reading your comment. ❤️❤️❤️It painted a picture in my mind and made me think back to my own childhood. I remember never having to buy onions because they’d always roll off trucks and you could find them all along the sides of the road.

@cheybaker193 5 ай бұрын

Arrey does have really good chile - And Garfield ... I consider all that area Mesilla Valley to a large extent. It's all fed by the same water, same weather, same soil. When I was a poor student at NMSU, we'd take the back road from Cruces to Radium Springs and stop at the farms to get the onions, tomatoes, squash and whatever the farmers weren't going to use for market. We could also do the pick-your-own chile from the field - usually Garcia's fields - for very little cost filling our grocery bags.

@nomdeguerre7265 5 ай бұрын

"Arrey does have really good chile", now there's a comment only someone who's lived there could utter! Best chile in the valley! Best alfalfa too. We used to go to the damn, where trucks would dump vegetables that didn't make the cosmetic cut. We got bags of onions, rutabagas, chilies.... Oil and tortillas from Juarez..... Good times. @@cheybaker193

@aurelia12able 10 ай бұрын

I love both red and green❤

@marcyinspired1442 10 ай бұрын

Can never go wrong with both. Thanks for watching!

@YaYaPaBla 2 жыл бұрын

Your mom is so cute.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm so blessed to have her.

@johndurantos1480 Жыл бұрын

I love Hatch Chile 🇨🇱 . Red or Green? I agree why choose when you can have both.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

That's the correct answer! Thanks for watching!

@sallyquevedo7333 3 жыл бұрын

What a perfect explanation of why New Mexicans are Chile snobs. We truly know our Chile. I'll take mine red please, but green is just as good. Can't go wrong with either :)

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

Not until I left New Mexico did I realize chile was such a big deal for me. I love that we're all like that. It's definitely not the same elsewhere.

@aliciagonzalez9888 Жыл бұрын

I love Hatch Chile and have traveled from California to Hatch To Buy My Chile❤❤

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I love going to Hatch every year, too, even though we can find Hatch chile at the grocery store. It's just fun going in person. Where in California do you live?

@monicaperez5523 2 жыл бұрын

Sour Cream Green Chile Enchiladas, Extra Spicy 🌶 Hello From El Paso,Tx

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, neighbor! I actually lived in El Paso when I was in my 20's. Lots of great places to eat there, for sure! Do you ever go to Forti's?

@monicaperez5523 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 I haven’t been to Fortis, IN A LONG TIME!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

@@monicaperez5523 I haven't been in forever. I just want to make sure it's still there. Lol.

@monicaperez5523 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 😂🤭💁🏻‍♀️ I need to take a drive to check if it is still open.

@taosjedi 3 жыл бұрын

Great, now I gotta go to S. New Mexico! That really made me miss it! Great job on the segment, it was shot beautifly. If people only knew what it was like to be brought up with chile as part of their diet, life and culture, huih! There's no way of explaining it I guess you gotta live it! Cast my vote for RED!

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Red won!

@cheybaker193 5 ай бұрын

I'm a red-head first, myself! :)

@blancabulgrin5560 4 ай бұрын

Marcy your mom is so cute pretty lady ,now i know where you got your beauty from. The red peppers what kind are they I don't remember seeing them . The food in that restaurant looked very good , hopefully one day ill visit n mex. Where do u reside or live? I'm learning how to cook so much ,thank you!!!

@danyaker71 Жыл бұрын

Red for pork, or fried eggs Green for chicken, beef, or scrambled eggs

@GRiggs-yu5wi 4 ай бұрын

Red. Then green. I love both. But red wins.

@sharilynn3024 2 жыл бұрын

For me, my fave will always be green! Now, I like red too, but my heart-and mouth- will always love green best. While I may be a gringita, I am a chile snob too, and know my way around a NM kitchen.😛😝😂

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

The color of our skin doesn't matter. Only the color of our chile! Chile snobs, unite! Thanks for the comment. It cracked me up.

@AR-zt6bx 3 жыл бұрын

My parents are from new mexico and we grew. Up on new mexico Chile #green

@marcyinspired1442 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you can relate. I'm curious, what part of New Mexico are your parents from?

@jolenejordan4141 Жыл бұрын

I was born in Hobbs New Mexico

@uniform131 Ай бұрын

Christmas!!

@saucytony4609 8 ай бұрын

GREEN! whens a good time to head over in nuevo mexico to grab them? Hatch chile that is

@kislingtasia25 11 ай бұрын

Both

@taylorpierce101 9 ай бұрын

I live in Santa Fe, but love to go down south to Las Cruces and the Hatch Valley. One of my favorite places to eat has always been La Posta in La Mesilla. Unfortunately their quality has gone down drastically recently. The last two times I visited, the service and quality of food was subpar. Many restaurants have problems these days with being short-staffed and one needs to make allowances for that. However the last two times I had green chile at La Posta were very disappointing. I ordered hot green chile both times and there was no heat or flavor in the green chile. It may as well have been made from bell peppers. Locals said that they stopped going there and it was mostly visited by tourists now. It's still fun to see the place, but sadly don't expect excellent food there anymore.

@marcyinspired1442 9 ай бұрын

That's disappointing to hear. Covid changed things for a lot of businesses. Next time you're in town, try Nopalitos. It's another one of my favorites. BTW, I'd love recommendations for the next time I'm in Santa Fe.

@ReisterJP 9 ай бұрын

Next time drive south east of El Paso and get your Chile from San Elizario in the Mission Valley. The Indios in west Texas grow them better.

@taylorpierce101 8 ай бұрын

There are quite a few that won't disappoint. Try Tomasita's, Tia Sofia's, La Choza or either location of the Plaza Cafe (one of which is located, surprisingly, on the plaza. @@marcyinspired1442

@cheybaker193 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE Napalitos on Espina, I believe. I don't notice the name of the road. My car just knows where it is. I first went there in 1976 when the place still looked like a church inside - altar area and all!. The food was inexpensive and amazing! I still eat there when in L.C. and order tostada compuestas - red. The BEST!

@MercyMinister 10 ай бұрын

I can only get green here in Pennsylvania. I have never had red. I do grow some chilies here and can get some red ones, but they are not Hatch chilies.

@marcyinspired1442 10 ай бұрын

That's still nice that you are able to grow some. Hope, someday, you'll find New Mexico red chile at your local grocery store.

@thomaspomeroy5678 Жыл бұрын

Are these Mirasol chilis? I know they are grown in hatch, but is Marisol the type?

@mercster 7 ай бұрын

I like refried beans.

@zannahmartell9813 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Why must you take the skinn off the green but not the red Chile

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I'll try my best to answer your question. When the chile is fresh, that is in it's green state, the peeling is hard and would not be something you'd want to digest. Roasting it separates the peel from the flesh, or "meat" of the chile. That's the good part. When the chile turns red and is allowed to dry, the flesh and skin become one, and therefore, all of it is edible. You can turn it into a powder, or you can rehydrate it in hot water and it all becomes soft and useable in a chile sauce. Hope that makes sense. That was an interesting question. I certainly never thought of it before!

@billvolley 2 жыл бұрын

GREEN!!!!

@user-uy7ic2gl9j 4 ай бұрын

As a newbie to Hatch Chile, what is the difference between the two. Is a red Chile hotter? Is hatch Chile hotter than a jalapeño?

@steveludwig4200 11 ай бұрын

Marcy: As far as NM restaurant recs in Cruces what about Nellies Cafe? I love the place even though its only open Tue-Fri breakfast and lunch. Do you know the owners? They are very friendly and kind folks...

@marcyinspired1442 11 ай бұрын

It's been so long since I lived in Las Cruces. I'll have to ask my family if they know them. Maybe I'll swing by next time I'm in town for "research."

@steveludwig4200 11 ай бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 They've been in business since 1967. Located on W. Hadley.

@steveludwig4200 11 ай бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 Make sure you don't go around Christmas because they are closed for about 10 days and they are only open 8am - 3pm on Tue. Wed. Thur. and Fri. Closed Sat-Mon.