Holy Posole! Savory tradition from New Mexico melds flavor

 
By Dave Cathey | Published: December 16, 2009   

Our neighbors in New Mexico are knee-deep in one of my favorite Christmas food memories: posole.

When I was a teenager, my parents opened a retail store that sold leather and leather-care products, including shoe polish, cream or spray (yes, spray paint for shoes!) in every color of the spectrum. Leather Etc. also carried sheepskin seat covers (big seller) and trophy buckles for the urban cowboy who didn’t want to have to ride a bull, whether mechanical or maniacal, to win a buckle that could be used to hold up his britches or as a tray to carry afternoon tea to the terrace.

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