How the International Folk Art Market Is Preserving Indigenous Textile Traditions

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June 23, 2026

A container of salad with tomatoes on top sits on a dark blue pattern textile.

For three days, thousands of visitors descend upon the International Folk Art Market to shop for jewelry, basketry, ceramics, carpets, textiles, and other handcrafted folk art. For the artists it’s a chance not only to sell their wares but also to meet the people buying them. And while the market is a whirlwind for both artists and organizers, there are often moments to connect before the artists head home. One such occasion was a post-market dinner at Suzanne Sugg’s Santa Fe home. Sugg chairs the IFAM Artist Placement Committee and sits on the Board of Directors, and while she’s passionate about all folk art, textiles have a special place in her heart.

A woman in a long textile dress talks to another woman.

A chef in a white jacket explains the dishes on the table.

Exploring Indigenous Textiles at the International Folk Art Market

Dinner was a chance for IFAM textile artists, market supporters and volunteers, and board members to catch their breath, reconnect, and enjoy a relaxed meal created by Dhiru Paulraj, chef and owner of Marigold Kitchen. Pieces from Sugg’s own textile collection decorated the table, with bright colors mirroring vibrant dishes like a saag burrata made with a kale and spinach sauce, and then spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin. Sugg’s granddaughters were on hand as well, having finished a weekend of volunteering at the market.

“Finding not only textiles but all types of creative traditions in the world is what makes IFAM so special,” Sugg says. She points to the work of dinner guest Gunjan Jain from Odisha, eastern India. Jain heads up Vriksh Designs, which supports the cultural heritage of people working in textiles across India, such as hand-reeling tussor silk – a so-called wild silk valued for its rich texture and golden color. She focuses on saris, dupattas, and scarves, made with a variety of techniques and patterns.

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Jaipur-based Hemangini Rathore, a descendant of the royal family of Bikaner, India, was also present. Her organization, Sudarshan Textile Arts, supports heritage textiles and seeks to preserve traditions from ikat and shibori to dabu – a mud-resist method of block printing. Her work adapts traditional techniques within an elegantly restrained color palette dominated by natural indigo blues. It carries a sense of lightness as well as refinement within it.

A garden fountain sits between large green bushes.

Folk art decor sits on a stand under a painting.

Bringing the World to Santa Fe

As guests enjoyed Paulraj’s grilled halibut in moilee sauce – redolent of coconut milk, turmeric, and green chile, and also dotted with crispy fried curry leaves – talk turned to the market and the role it plays in nurturing artists and folk art around the world. It’s the world’s largest folk art market and is integral in preserving traditions and in providing artists with a platform for sharing their work and their stories. “They’re [the artists] going to die out if they don’t find places to show and sell their works of art. And it would be a big loss to the different cultures of the world to see the disappearance of these traditions,” Sugg says.

What’s exciting for both artists and IFAM-goers is that many of these textile artists continue to evolve both in design as well as in the materials they use. Take Remigio Mestas. At the age of seven, he started working in a handicrafts school – what he calls “my school of folk art.” At 15, he began weaving on the backstrap loom, just as his mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother did in Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, a Zapotec town in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca, Mexico. Today, his work is inspired by the color he sees as he travels the world (the black and white or “yin and yang” of China, or the blues of Thailand, for example) but is always grounded in the traditions of home. “My inspiration? My mother, my genes, women in their struggle to express themselves through time and against the current,” he says.

Two women and a man in long textile coverings talk to each other.

Two women in long dresses stand under a chandelier.

The Real Meaning: Connection

Visitors to Oaxaca City flock to Maestas’s downtown shop, Los Baules de Juana Cata. There, they find a stunning assortment of folk textile techniques infused with Maestas’s beautiful sense of taste as well as innovation. Much like attending IFAM, each visit to his store is an education in treasured craft techniques, each with its own history delivered in symbols rich with meaning.

As the night drew to a close and goodbyes were said, it was clear that what we call textiles encompasses a huge range of work and practices. But as great as the diversity is, the points of connection are just as strong – if not stronger.

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What They Ate From Marigold Kitchen

Grilled Halibut with Moilee Sauce
Bhel Puri
Saag Burrata
Watermelon Sprout Salad
Rosewater Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries
Cherry Shrub & Ginger Mocktail

Four plates full of rice, salad, chicken, and more sit on a dark blue pattern textile.

Story by Julia Platt Leonard
Photography by Ashley Perry Lynn
Food by Dhiru Paulraj & Marigold Kitchen

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Your June 2026 Horoscope for the Full Moon in Capricorn

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June 23, 2026

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The June 29, 2026 Full Moon falls at 8° Capricorn, influencing your monthly horoscope and guidance. Capricorn is a sign with a long association with industry – with making something from raw materials, with work that reveals its quality over time rather than immediately. Manilius, the Roman poet-astronomer, placed Capricorn before the shrine of Vesta, the tended hearth. The fire this earth sign has some themes of maintenance to it, kept going because letting it die is costlier than feeding it.

This Full Moon arrives with Saturn squaring both the Sun and Moon from Aries. The emotional side of that – the Moon’s relationship with Saturn – is somewhat easier than the rational one; there is more capacity at this Full Moon for accepting that an obstacle exists than for seeing clearly past it. But the Full Moon is an invitation to work with the raw material in front of you. Take what’s there and make something.

Deborah Houlding’s overview of Capricorn’s history and symbolism covers the mythological and philosophical roots of the sign that a column this size can only gesture toward – including the older goat-fish association with wisdom and the transmutation of base material into something lasting.

Mars Sextile Jupiter: From In-Progress to Done

Mars is at the opening degree of Gemini and Jupiter is finishing its time in Cancer at the final degree. They are one degree apart in a separating sextile – which means this configuration is passing, and the window for making the most of it’s sooner rather than later.

A sextile between these two planets is cooperative: it responds to effort already in motion. If you’ve been building toward something – a project gaining traction, an opportunity that needs a push, a question you’ve been calculating whether you can afford to ask – this is a favorable stretch to press it. The door you’ve been pushing up against might be ready to open now, so that the move you’ve been preparing for can finally be made.

This isn’t an aspect that creates momentum, mind you. You’ve got to get the momentum going yourself, or better yet, build on momentum already in motion. The practical version is often simple: do the thing you’ve been hesitating over. Extend yourself toward something that matters while the window is open.

Mars also carries tension elsewhere this month – squaring Saturn alongside the Sun and Moon. The sextile doesn’t dissolve that friction. But between the two, there is a stretch of forward movement available to those already in gear.

Sun and Moon Both Square Saturn: We’re Under Examination

Saturn is in Aries and has been for some time. In Aries, it’s patient with weakness and isn’t inclined to soften its findings. The Sun in Cancer and the Moon in Capricorn are both in square to it at this Full Moon, which means the month’s central pressure falls on what you want to feel secure in and what Saturn is forcing to account for itself.

A square is friction. Something either strengthens under it or breaks. Saturn in Aries won’t wait for you to be ready, so it will press and press until something gives, or until it passes on (which, symbolically, happens as Saturn moves into Taurus in 2028).

In practice: commitments and ambitions that have coasted on good intentions are under scrutiny. Some will pass through it the sturdier, some won’t. Saturn isn’t sentimental, and it doesn’t distinguish between what you’d prefer to keep and what you’d prefer to lose.

The Moon, being in Saturn’s sign Capricorn, will find it somewhat easier to absorb the challenges than the Sun. You may find yourself accepting a difficulty before you can see how to resolve it. Don’t sweat it – this is an honest first step.

Mercury Retrograde: Check Before You Commit

Mercury is retrograde at this Full Moon, just stationing now and will continue for some weeks. Communication misfires will come more easily. What you hear may need verification before you act on it, and agreements that seem final may need another look.

The practical note is brief: double-check details, hold off on signing or finalizing anything that hasn’t been reviewed carefully. If you’re waiting for clarity before moving on something, the wait’s likely to be good for the end result. Mercury turns direct before month’s end.

The Moon on the Fixed Star, Facies

Facies is a nebula positioned in the face of the Archer, where the eyes are. The Moon is conjunct it at this Full Moon.

This star is of Sun and Mars nature, and the name traces to the Latin facere: to make, to do. Traditional sources associate Facies with those who carry their purpose forward regardless of the cost, raising before us the driven person who expects to sustain some damage along the way and presses on regardless.

Nebulae, being diffuse rather than sharply defined points of light in our sky, carry an ancient association with impaired or clouded sight. The Moon on such a nebula, in the face of the Archer no less, raises a particular question at this Full Moon: are you seeing what you think you’re seeing? The fiery nature of this fixed star removes any doubt as to your determination to act. Before you commit to the direction you’ve already decided on, get a second opinion. No matter how prepared you might be, the view from where you’re standing might not cover everything.

The Constellations of Words entry on Facies goes further into the star’s mythology and the historical record behind these qualities than this horoscope column can: constellationsofwords.com/facies.

Seasonal Guidance for Your Zodiac Sign – Summer is Finally Here!

As summer arrives, heat intensifies and moisture gives way to the drying quality that characterizes the season. Hot and dry together make up the year’s most extreme seasonal point, and constitutions respond differently: for those who run cold or wet, the correction is welcome; for those who already run warm, the additional heat is the season’s main challenge. Fresh produce is at its peak and suits the season broadly; lighter meals and movement in the early morning or evening work well as the heat deepens.

These suggestions are drawn from an ancient tradition of thinking about how the body’s constitution responds to seasonal change. They’re offered for consideration, not as rules to follow to the letter – take what applies to your circumstances and leave the rest. To learn more about the theory behind this guidance, see “Medieval Temperaments,” an article by astrologer Ryhan Butler at medievalastrologyguide.com/medieval-temperaments.

Fire Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Cooling becomes the primary task as summer arrives for your constitution. Reduce exercise intensity; hard efforts in the heat are counterproductive when you’re already running warm. Meals should be lighter and smaller – vegetables, fish, cold foods. Dilute wine or switch to something lighter; heavy reds in summer heat are an inflammatory combination for a hot, dry constitution. Cool sleeping conditions shift from a preference to a need.

Earth Signs – Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Entering summer, your constitution comes into one of its stronger seasons. External heat counters your native coldness, and physical capacity tends to be at or near its best; use it. Eat freely from the season’s fresh produce. Some caution with alcohol in the hottest weather – your constitution handles summer’s heat well, but moderation still applies. You tend to sleep well in summer; a well-ventilated room is all the adjustment you’ll likely need.

Air Signs – Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Summer’s heat is familiar to your constitution, and the season’s drying quality works in your favor – moderating the native wetness that spring amplified. Appetite may moderate as the heat peaks; lighter, more frequent meals suit this well – salads, fruits, cold fish. Hydration should stay top of mind. Alcohol should be lighter and more dilute; heat compounds its effects.

Water Signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

For a cold, wet constitution, entering summer is the year’s most directly corrective transition – heat and dryness both work against your native qualities. Appetite tends to be good and digestion more reliable than at most other times of year. Eat freely from fresh seasonal produce; raw and cold foods are better tolerated in summer than in any other season. Exercise vigorously. Alcohol in moderation – you have more latitude here than in cooler seasons, but the heat still warrants some care. Your constitution can be sensitive to heat even when it suits you; a comfortable sleeping environment matters more than usual.

Sabian Symbol for 8° Capricorn: An Angel Comes Carrying a Harp

An angel arrives carrying a harp. The image is one of attentiveness: present when needed, bringing what the moment calls for, whose arrival itself produces a settling effect.

The positive pole of this degree is care that acts: reading what is needed and offering it because you noticed. People around this degree can inspire confidence and ease in others in ways they may not fully notice themselves.

The shadow is the Pied Piper: soothing words that carry people somewhere they shouldn’t go, comfort that covers rather than addresses what’s wrong, a harmony that exists on the surface while something unresolved sits underneath it.

Saturn squaring this Full Moon makes the question sharper. Whether in what you offer to others or in what you accept from them: is the attentiveness real, or is it cover for something that hasn’t been honestly faced?

Linda Hill’s website is the most thorough resource available for the full interpretations across all 360 degrees – the place to go to see the various symbols in your own birth chart.

What Does the June 2026 Full Moon in Capricorn Mean for Your Horoscope?

The themes of this Full Moon will play out differently depending on where Capricorn falls in your chart. What follows offers sign-by-sign guidance for working with the weeks ahead. For a more detailed picture of how this lunation engages your own chart, a consultation with a professional astrologer can help clarify what is personal and what is simply passing through.

Aries

Saturn has settled into your sign, and you’re feeling it (or, perhaps others are seeing it all around you). The pressure lands on your stamina and your capacity to bear what’s being demanded – and Saturn in Aries isn’t patient with weakness. Finances are the active secondary story: income and material security need more attention than usual, and the drive around them can run productive or combative depending on what it’s aimed at. Home is where the relief is this period – turn there for a break!

Taurus

You’re running faster than usual – maybe that’s a nice change of pace for you, though Taurus does like a bit more routine and relaxation. Mars in your sign brings more initiative and competitive edge than your natural pace tends toward, and the mind is busy with local plans and conversations that multiply on contact. Home life is easy at this Full Moon; Venus there makes domestic comfort available and pleasant. Where to direct the surplus before it turns into restlessness? Pick the thing most worth pressing and move toward it.

Gemini

Mercury retrograding through your social life means group plans and what you thought was agreed may need a second look before they’re final. Don’t push things to conclusion yet. There’s also something operating below the surface – an unresolved matter or old tension that Mars in the 12th keeps alive. The other side of that coin is you may smell rats where none exist – so let things rise on their own. Besides, Venus in your 3rd house gives you a bit of luck this month with everyday matters, and it may resolve on its own.

Cancer

Close relationships are the main event at this Full Moon. The Moon in Capricorn falls in your partnership house, and what’s been developing in close relationships comes fully into view. Consider burdens and costs – both others place on you, and where you may have been such to others. A close relationship needs more clarity than you may currently have. You have the energy and presence this period to take on whatever comes, as the Sun and Mercury are both in your sign.

Leo

Career ambition is high, and Mars in your 10th house gives you an edge worth using. This period can produce visible professional progress if you expect it to. Venus in your sign makes you personally engaging and socially smooth, which helps. The Sun in the 12th suggests something still developing quietly behind the scenes; not everything is ready to surface yet, and that’s fine. Follow the career thread. What’s forming in the background will become clearer when Mercury turns direct.

Virgo

The Full Moon lands in your creative and romantic life. Whatever has been developing there comes into clear view at this Full Moon, and the emotions around it run higher. Jupiter in the 11th keeps the field wide through friends and social connections – a supportive backdrop for what surfaces. Venus in the 12th is softer: something soothing or attractive operating just below the surface, not yet named. This is a period to pay close attention to what brings you pleasure.

Libra

Your career and public standing are prominent – the Sun in your professional house makes your work visible, and this is a period to lead and press forward on what you’ve been building. But close relationships are under more pressure: Saturn in your partnership house is testing what those bonds are built on, and the examination isn’t necessarily going to feel so gentle. Your ruling planet Venus in the 11th offers ease through friends and social life, which provides plenty of relief from the partnership scrutiny.

Scorpio

Professional life is moving well. Venus in your career house makes public-facing interactions smooth, and this period favors professional dealings and anything requiring you to be effective with people in authority. Partnerships are more charged: Mars in your relationship house brings energy to one-to-one connections that can run passionate and collaborative or combative, depending on whether the drive is pointed toward something shared. Watch for territorialism – from you, or ‘them.’ The Sun in the 9th draws your attention toward broader questions of direction, and it’s a good month for personal reflection.

Sagittarius

Daily work (especially chores and those kinds of things that need doing but are never appreciated) and health are under active pressure. Mars in the 6th drives hard on efficiency and effort, but pushing past your physical limits will cost more than it gains. Pace yourself. Jupiter is also expanding shared resources or a partner’s finances, and that story deserves close attention. Venus in the 9th makes travel and philosophical study appealing, and that direction offers pleasure worth taking if the work pressure allows for it.

Capricorn

The Full Moon is in your own sign, so that could mean the month’s focus is more personal for you than for the other signs. The Sun and Mercury in your partnership house light up close relationships and make conversations there carry more weight than usual. But Mercury retrograding through that same territory means what you communicate and what the other person hears may differ. Don’t assume clarity you don’t have! That can produce a multitude of problems that are easier sorted from the outset.

Aquarius

Home life is charged – Mars in the 4th brings friction to domestic matters, tension with family or pressure around your living situation that can no longer go unaddressed. (This includes roommates and tenants in your building.) Jupiter in the 6th is the more positive story: work is expanding and the effort you put into your routine is paying off. Venus in the 7th keeps partnerships easy and affectionate – if you’re seeking romance, get out there! Just be sure to attend to the home front, as the rest is in good shape.

Pisces

Social life and friendships are where the emotional weight of this Full Moon falls, which should give you ample opportunity to be there for those who are going through something major and could benefit from your wisdom. Jupiter in the 5th keeps creative life and romance in generous supply. This month, self-expression pays back in dividends. Venus in the 6th makes daily work more pleasant and working relationships more harmonious. There is quite a lot to draw on this period.

Want to see a professional astrologer? I offer birth chart consultations that explore dominant life themes through your present circumstances – whether you want to understand what’s ahead or build a clearer picture of your timing. Get a sense of what we can accomplish together.

Plus, discover your Summer Solstice Horoscope!

About the Author

Wade Caves is a Brooklyn-based astrological consultant, educator, and published author who has practiced astrology professionally since 2014. He was certified with honors from the Mayo School of Astrology in London and the School of Traditional Astrology (STA), where he now serves as faculty and as principal of the Astronomy and Mundane Astrology programs.

Wade wrote the quarterly World Reflections column for The Mountain Astrologer and currently serves as editor of In Mundo, Skyscript’s world astrology journal. He is the editor and annotator of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly’s History of his Life and Times (Rubedo Press, 2015) and hosts the World Astrology Summit, a conference dedicated to advancing astrological technique for diverse audiences.

A sought-after speaker, Wade has presented at the United Astrology Conference (UAC), the Northwest Astrological Conference (NORWAC), the Astrological Association, and the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), among others. He has taught intensive courses across the US, Europe, Australia, and Canada.

Before practicing astrology full-time, Wade held an executive advisory role with a data consulting firm specializing in large-scale infrastructure, bringing an analytical and research-driven approach to his astrological work. He specializes in horary, electional, and classical technique with an emphasis on cross-era literacy – connecting ancient methods to modern practice.

At TABLE Magazine, Wade writes monthly horoscopes, seasonal forecasts, and original lifestyle content that connects astrology to food, cocktails, and entertaining – a unique editorial approach that bridges astrology and the culinary world.

Website: wadecaves.com • skyscript.co.uk/inmundo Email: hello@wadecaves.com

Story by Wade Caves
Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Greene

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Shop New Mexico for Summer Fashion and Home Decor

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June 15, 2026

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A woman in a long grey wash button shirt. — Homefrocks

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Summer is in full swing and there’s never been a better time to shop local. Here are some of our favorite finds to decorate yourself or your home in summertime splendor.

Shop Summer Fashion and Home Decor in New Mexico

A woman in a button up top hanging off her shoulder. — Photo From Catori Life

Catori Life

The Ankh is the sacred symbol of life from ancient Egypt. Catori Life has captured that spirit in an Ankh necklace made from recycled bronze. It hangs beautifully from an 18k gold vermeil curb chain. The golden tones represent light energy – the perfect summer talisman. Also available in gold.

Three clay jars of varying sizes in brown. — Photo From High Noon General Store

High Noon General Store

Storage goes stylish with these ceramic terracotta alto jars from LA-based Adi Mizrahi and Ron Hellmann – aka MH Studio. Perfect in the kitchen or bathroom, they have a clean, contemporary look and feature a handy sturdy, flat knob.

Homefrocks

Breeze into summer with this marbled mineral dye cotton seed silk blouse from Homefrocks. It’s loose fitting with full length sleeves with cuffs, corozo nut buttons, and a shirt tail hem. Available in either woodrose or acqua.

A woman in a brown zip up jacket and white skirt. — Photo From Spirit of the Earth

Spirit of the Earth

It may be summer but in northern New Mexico, cool nights are a welcome respite from the heat. The Ada jacket from Spirit of the Earth is the perfect answer for smart evening wear. The hair on hide leather has an exquisite texture and sheen. The slim fit cut design features patch pockets, rounded collar, and horn buttons.

A brown wood ring on a white holder. — Photo From Zane Bennett Gallery

Zane Bennett Gallery

Robert Ebendorf takes a conceptual approach to jewelry, starting with materials that might seem familiar or ordinary, and then transforming them in astonishing ways. His Indian Dancing Ring made from copper and sterling silver is a case in point – simple yet absolutely riveting.

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W Department

The classic Santoni Marta bag goes western. Made from brown suede it features fringe detailing and a chunky magnet snap closure. Inside, it has three handy card slots and a zip pocket so fashion and function are married beautifully.

Story by Julia Platt Leonard
Featured Photography From Homefrocks
Sponsored by Ricky Allen – Tara Earley Real Estate Group

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Meet Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya, Ceramic Artists and Indian Market Veterans

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Kylie Thomas

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June 4, 2026

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Two artists work on a ceramics project over a fire.

At Santa Clara Pueblo, husband and wife artists Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya create ceramics that celebrate a pottery tradition handed down through generations of potters which they bring to the Santa Fe Indian Market. They dig for their own clay, sift it, and form it into pots, vases, and jugs before placing them into a pit fire sparked by kindling. “We cultivate all our own materials,” Chris Youngblood says. “It’s a big thing for us to continue the traditional way of firing. Every color you see on our pieces is a natural pigment. We focus on maintaining the tradition, and trying to carry that on.”

Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya stand together in their ceramics hut.

Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya Bring Their Traditional Ceramics to Indian Market Yet Again

Youngblood’s family has taken part in the Indian Market since the market’s beginning in 1922. “It’s like the Super Bowl of our world,” he says, recalling going to market with his mother, Nancy, since he was three years old. He says she would bring six or eight pieces to sell, and they would all be gone within the first five minutes of market. Today he and Tafoya make and sell their own individual work, as well as pieces they create together.

Youngblood takes hours to shape the clay into water jugs, vases, and oblong shapes before the two fire them. Afterwards, Jen spends more precious hours etching and painting each piece. “She’s able to add this ultra-realism into the work,” Youngblood says. She adorns the works in elements from nature, like longhorn sheep, billowing clouds, or the tendrils of a climbing plant. The pair have been collaborating for around 12 years, something they now do more often than working separately. With the time and dedication it takes to complete one vessel, they make only around 25 a year.

A fire burns in the center of the ceramist hut.

With an art like pit firing, there’s never a guarantee the clay forms will make it out of the fire whole. And the bigger the piece, the more chance things can go wrong. “When you fire traditionally, you’re taking a risk. The larger you get, the more susceptible you are to the elements,” Youngblood explains. “There’s a certain level of emotional detachment you have to have for your work until it’s finished.” He says getting too invested in a piece too early can end in heartbreak. These pieces take hundreds of hours to complete from start to finish, and once they hit the fire, the work is just beginning. It’s part of what makes their pieces such treasures.

Indian Market remains a highlight in the couple’s year. It’s a time to meet and speak with collectors, to explain the processes behind the traditions he they keep, older than time immemorial. “You’re surrounded by people who love art, and who want to collect,” he says. “It’s like being a Marvel hero at a comic con.”

Head to this year’s Indian Market August 14-15.

Story by Maria Manuela
Photography by Gabriella Marks

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Chef Marc Quiñones Joins James Beard Foundation’s TasteTwenty Class

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June 3, 2026

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Chef Marc Quinones in a white chefs jacket with his hand on the back of a wooden chair.

Chef Marc Quiñones has been named a TasteTwenty Chef by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the foundation’s annual roster of “ones to watch” in the industry. It’s not the first time Quiñones has caught the eye of the foundation: in 2025 he garnered a James Beard Award semi-finalist nomination for Best Chef in the Southwest.

James Beard Foundation Welcomes Chef Marc Quiñones to TasteTwenty Class

Quiñones – a highly decorated and respected chef with more than 15 years in the business – now makes his culinary home at La Fonda. He’s the Executive Outlet Chef for the historic property, with responsibilities for La Plazuela, The Bar at La Fonda, and the Bell Tower Rooftop Bar.

Quiñones along with the rest of the TasteTwenty class of 2026-27 will kick off with a tasting event in New Orleans on September 16. Expect Quiñones’ contribution to reflect both the strong culinary history of La Fonda as well as New Mexico’s own deep food culture.

Closer to home, Quiñones will host a Taste America dinner at La Fonda in November.

Story by Julia Platt Leonard
Photo Courtesy of Chef Marc Quiñones

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10 No-Fuss Summer Lunch Ideas

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June 2, 2026

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On a white plate to the left sits Salmon Tartare in the shape of a goldfish. To the right sits Salmon Grilled Cheese.

Whenever summer days heat up and the kitchen feels like the last place you want to be, you need summer lunch ideas that come together with ease but taste amazing too. Don’t settle for store-bought sub sandwiches or warm salads, these recipes prove that summer lunches are worth yearning for.

10 Refreshing Summer Lunch Ideas for Any Day of the Week

Lunchtime Tamales Recipe

An open tamale sits on a table with the filling sitting in a square on the banana leaf accompanied by chips and wrapped tamales.

If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous than your usual salad, these Lunchtime Tamales may be your answer. Banana leaves wrap up bundles of masa dough with a savory chicken and chipotle pepper filling. Serve with chips and your lunch dreams are answered!

High Protein Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

Three plates full of High Protein Chicken Salad with nuts on top.

If you’re going to make a chicken salad sandwich, you might as well make it high protein with the addition of greek yogurt. This recipe mixes a greek yogurt and curry powder dressing with chunks of chicken, red onion, celery, cucumber, green apples, golden raisins, and pepitas.

Grilled Summer Squash with Lime Crema and Salsa Macha

Grilled green and yellow summer squash on a black platter topped with lime crema, salsa macha, and pickled onions.

Summer squash is one of the ingredient’s of the season with their earthy flavor and tender texture after cooking. After grilling and adding a bit of char, you’ll make a Lime Crema that’s cooling and refreshing to match the bit of spice in the homemade Salsa Macha.

Pink Radicchio Salad with Strawberries and Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

A bowl full of pink radichio and strawberries with a pink peppercorn vinaigrette in the upper right corner and gold silverware in the left.

For those craving a salad, why not dress up your plate to match the bright palette of summer? This salad uses pink radicchio as its base that’s a bit bitter but perfectly matches the sweetness of strawberries and the forward-flavor of a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette.

Chilled Cauliflower Soup

You may be thinking that soup isn’t for summer but this Chilled Cauliflower Soup is here to prove you wrong. Cool down with a bowl full of slow-cooked cauliflower featuring a lemon yogurt drizzle and cilantro mint oil. To complete this dish, we add crushed pistachios on top for a nutty finish.

Heirloom Tomato Tripoline

Heirloom tomatoes are the key to creating a pasta that tastes as fresh as it would be in Italy. All you need for this recipe is your favorite type of pasta (though we recommend tripoline for its long strips), butter, basil, and tomatoes from your local farmers market. Serve with crusty bread for a lunch that’s easy to put together and delicious to taste.

Seafood Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Seafood dishes take us to our happy place: on the beach, lounging in the sun. Our Seafood Stuffed Poblano Peppers use a filling that mixes together crab meat, octopus, and chopped shrimp along with dried apricots, shallots, and Granny Smith apples. Serve with a cashew sauce, orange slices, and mint for a flight to the coast.

Salmon Tartare and Salmon Grilled Cheese

You deserve to indulge this summer. Whether you choose to make a Salmon Tartare or use your salmon in a grilled cheese instead, you deserve luxury on a plate. One pairs with avocado puree, white soy dressing, and goldfish crackers. The other cushions cold-smoked salmon, pickled onions, horseradish vinaigrette, and your choice of cheese between two homemade slices of sourdough.

Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella Tart

You’ll find eggplant throughout July and at their peak in August so let the summer season guide you to their deliciousness. Use store-bought pie crusts for your tart base before dressing with eggplant slices, goat cheese, smoked fresh mozzarella, honey, and herbs like chives or basil as your garnish.

Crab Pasta Salad

You can’t have summer without a pasta salad. This dishes presence at cookouts and picnics is a crowd favorite and adding crab in just makes it so much better. We recommend you scoop the Crab Pasta Salad into lightly grilled garden peppers and then garnish with parsley.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Sage Panna Cotta with Peach Sorbet and Honeycomb Crumble

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May 27, 2026

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A black plate with three sage panna cottas next to a preach sorbet.

Here, smooth panna cotta, sweet peach sorbet, and crunchy honeycomb topping create a fun mix of textures in every bite.

How Our Sage Panna Cotta Comes Together

I am an unapologetic panna cotta devotee, and I’m always dreaming up new flavor combinations for it. I also believe that savory flavors belong in desserts. Sage and cream work really well together and I love using my backyard sage for this dessert. Peach and sage are equal soulmates, so a scoop of fresh peach sorbet alongside a crumble of sweet honeycomb felt like a natural next step. Light, floral, and a little indulgent.

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Sage Panna Cotta with Peach Sorbet and Honeycomb Crumble

Author: Chef Marijke Uleman

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Description

The light sage flavor tastes fresh and special.

Ingredients

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For the sage panna cotta:

3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
18–24 fresh sage leaves
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
3 tbsp cold water

For the peach sorbet:

2 lb ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt

For the honeycomb crumble:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp light corn syrup (or increase amount of honey)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

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Instructions

For the sage panna cotta:

Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper (or lightly oil 8 ramekins if using).
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, and sage leaves to a saucepan. Warm over mediumlow heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and the sugar dissolves, 5-7 minutes. Do not boil.
Remove from the heat, cover, and let the sage steep for 15 minutes.
Strain out the sage leaves and return the infused cream mixture to the saucepan.
Warm gently over low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved, 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in the vanilla extract.
Pour into the prepared sheet pan (or ramekins). Refrigerate until fully set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the peach sorbet:

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill completely.
Purée the peaches with the chilled syrup, lemon juice, and salt in a blender until very smooth.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Chill the base until very cold, at least 2 hours.
Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Transfer to a container and freeze until scoopable, at least 2 hours.

For the honeycomb crumble:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine granulated sugar, honey, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300 degrees, 8-12 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
Immediately pour onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Once cool, break into shards.

To serve:

If using ramekins, serve panna cotta directly. If using a sheet pan, cut circles and transfer to plates.
Add a scoop of peach sorbet alongside.
Finish with honeycomb shards over the panna cotta.

Recipe by Marijke Uleman
Photography by Tira Howard

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Strawberry Kiwi Bramble

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Samuel

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May 20, 2026

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A cocktail pours from a cocktail shaker into a glass to make a Strawberry Kiwi Bramble with kiwi and strawberry garnish.

This oh-so-sippable Strawberry Kiwi Bramble strikes a summer-y balance of sweet, tart, and boozy. Fresh lemon, strawberry, and kiwi bring the tartness. Strawberry simple syrup brings the sweet. Your choice of gin completes the picture. Since summer is a veritable theater of ripeness, rework the recipe with cherries, raspberries, and blueberries as the season unfolds. The drink is perfect for hot evenings across June, July, August, and beyond.

A glass full of a Strawberry Kiwi Bramble with a kiwi slice and strawberry on top.

How to Add Other Fruits to This Bramble

Are strawberries out of season or you’d simply rather shake things up a bit? Try subbing in other fruits like summer berries, cherries, even peaches, and pears can be a scrumptious surprise. The best part is it’s easy to tweak your bramble’s flavor, all you have to do is replace the strawberries in this recipe for your choice of fruit. After making a simply syrup and muddling with other ingredients, you’ll have a bramble for every season.

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