Happy October friends and happy almost Indigenous People's Day!! What better way to celebrate than to talk about American Indian foods! You know we LOVE all things food around here, and there is nothing I love more than Native food!! From the nostalgia of making and eating foods with my family to heading to my… Continue reading American Indian Foods Native Food Connection Food Box: Bringing American Indian Made/Produced Foods to Your Table
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Fancy Navajo – Yellow Corn Salsa Recipe
Today I am sharing an easy recipe for yellow corn salsa. If you like salsa as much as I do, then you are going to love this recipe!! I grew up in New Mexico, where almost every meal begins with chips and salsa. It's my favorite part of any New Mexican meal!! Hahaha... So, it’s… Continue reading Fancy Navajo – Yellow Corn Salsa Recipe
Fancy Navajo Spam & Potatoes
Hi friends! Today I am sharing a simple and easy recipe that makes me think about home. Growing up, the weekends were reserved for fancy breakfast feasts!! My mom would make homemade tortillas or biscuits and make some fried potatoes with spam. The two combinations are by far my most favorite comfort foods of all… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Spam & Potatoes
Fancy Navajo Blue Corn Mush Recipe
I’ve been feeling a little homesick these days and cooking some of my favorite Navajo foods makes me feel better. Growing up, one thing I always looked forward to each fall was getting blue corn mush while we waited for the Northern Navajo Nation Fair parade to start. I remember waiting patiently outside our vehicle… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Blue Corn Mush Recipe
Fancy Navajo Coffee Meetup: Learning about New Mexico Piñon Coffee
If you have been following along on my Instagram, then you know I recently held my third coffee meetup at the beginning of August. I often get asked to meetup with fellow Fancy Navajo friends, and as much as I would love to say YES to every request. That’s not always possible. So Fancy Navajo coffee… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Coffee Meetup: Learning about New Mexico Piñon Coffee
What Navajo String Games Taught Me – Fancy Navajo Reflections
Growing up I remember playing Navajo string games. It was a fun activity we would do at school. Everyone would gather around at recess and we would watch each other transform our yarn into these intricate designs. Although we were at school, I did not learn string games from my teachers, but rather my peers.… Continue reading What Navajo String Games Taught Me – Fancy Navajo Reflections
The Fancy Navajo 2017 Year Recap: Yá’át’ééh 2018, Goodbye 2017
2017 was such an amazing year and I am so excited for 2018! I said this last year, and I will say it again, never did I think people would read my blog, nonetheless, keep coming back. I am so grateful for all of your support and it encourages me to continue this journey. THANK… Continue reading The Fancy Navajo 2017 Year Recap: Yá’át’ééh 2018, Goodbye 2017
Reflecting on my 20’s, Hello 30!
This past week I said good bye to my 20’s, and hello to my 30’s. I have never been one to fuss about my age, but it is crazy to think that another decade has rolled by. I learned so much in 20’s. From surviving college, to my first real job, to my mid 20-year-old… Continue reading Reflecting on my 20’s, Hello 30!
Sisters Supporting Sisters – We The Inspired
Since I've been blogging I've met so many wonderful and inspiring women, who have supported me on my social media journey. From advice, to coffee meet ups, to commenting on my posts. Even though, some I have never met in real life, while others have become my best friends. All of these women have left… Continue reading Sisters Supporting Sisters – We The Inspired
OXDX Clothing – Native Fashion with a Statement
Today I am sharing my recent collaboration with Diné/Navajo fashion designer, Jared Yazzie of OXDX clothing. Jared created OXDX clothing in 2009 and since then, this Native American owned company has transformed into a fashion staple for Native Americans across the country. Walk into any Native American event and you will see someone wearing an… Continue reading OXDX Clothing – Native Fashion with a Statement