Food and Travel Team Contributions HORSES Horsing Around At Gateway Canyons Whether you’re a city-slicker or seasoned equestrian, Gateway Canyons delivers a cowgirl-worthy ride! We interviewed the previous Stable Manager, Amy Wilkinson, about the resort’s world-class riding program. COWGIRL: What is your favorite riding experience at Gateway Canyons? Wilkinson: The Stables at Gateway Canyons have an incredible set up and wonderful horses. There are 500+... COWGIRL LIFE The Ranch At Rock Creek Venture beyond the quaint western mining town of Philipsburg, Montana, through a majestic valley and down a long gravel road—often frequented by bighorn sheep—and you’ll discover The Ranch at Rock Creek. After decades of searching for the perfect property, the owner purchased the 6,400 acre ranch back in 2008 and set about creating his lifelong... COWGIRL LIFE Go West! We felt the bump of the runway when the plane touched down, then reverse thrusters roared and we surrendered to gravity and redirected motion. American Airline’s flight 606 arrived late and taxied into Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport. I looked out the window; it was already black outside. For the umpteenth time I... COWGIRL LIFE Notables In The History Of Champagne Are you a cowgirl who is a fan of the bubbly? Check out these fascinating facts! Dom Pérignon A 17th century Franciscan monk named Dom Pérignon is widely credited with inventing champagne. The good friar perfected the “Method Champenoise,” still used today to create “authentic” champagnes and sparkling wines. Upon sampling his first successful bottle... COWGIRL LIFE Where The Wild Things Are: The National Museum Of Wildlife Art Take a walk on the wild side of fine art at the nation’s premier museum dedicated solely to Animalia. Gallery upon gallery, each one more jaw-dropping than the last, reveals masterful paintings, drawings, and sculptures depicting every kind of creature imaginable! From historical to modern, all the big names are here. If you get tired,... COWGIRL LIFE Viva la Fiesta: Perfect Your Hostess Skills Become an amazing hostess for the perfect late summer pick me up: A fiesta! 1) Create the perfect ambiance: Place a saddle, preferably well worn, and a colorful saddle pad decoratively on your porch, entry, or foyer. Set the mood with the captivating sounds of Spanish guitar. Try Rodrigo y Gabriela’s new CD titled: 11:11.... COWGIRL LIFE Cowgirl Cuisine: Prime New York Strip Asado with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes There’s nothing quite as satisfying as cooking up the perfect plate of steak and potatoes. Indulge your inner chef with this recipe from award-winning Executive Chef Marc Quiñones from the Luminaria Restaurant at Santa Fe’s Inn & Spa at Loretto. Photo by Steve Thornton Recipes and food styling by Executive Chef Marc Quiñones, Inn & Spa at... COWGIRL LIFE Pendleton Midnight Manhattan This classic Manhattan will entice your senses with the smoky allure of fine Pendleton whiskey and just the right amount of sweetness. MIDNIGHT MANHATTAN 1 1/2 oz. Pendleton Midnight Whiskey 3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters METHOD Stir ingredients very well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or over a large ice cube into a... COWGIRL LIFE American Heart Association Beach Ride Photo by Rodrigo Pineda Twelve years ago, the Dunaway family participated in their first-ever American Heart Association Beach Ride; never imagining the ride would one day benefit their own family. In 2012, Jenny Dunaway Moore’s son was born with a coronary heart defect. Decades of research, funded by the American Heart Association, made it possible... << 1 2 >>