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Recently I began my new travel blog, The Southwest Through Wide Brown Eyes, and I've been busy going through hundreds and hundreds of photos. I try to choose the ones that, once posted, you can actually see what I'm seeing through my eyes; not just a photo of some place, but the emotions behind seeing it for the first time. Truth be told, I know for a fact that photos never do a breath taking area justice; but one can only try and, at least, get others interested in visiting and discovering for themselves.
The same can be said for my cooking; at one time, cooking Southwestern or Mexican food was not a consideration I'd make. Oh sure, if there was a Mexican restaurant around, I'd go to it; or make tacos from some store bought,…
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