Spring in New Mexico: Fresh Flavors, Local Voices, and Community Celebrations

Tulsi: A Sacred Herb Rooted in Tradition

In our latest issue, physician and holistic living advocate Sudha Rani Kailas offers a heartfelt ode to tulsi—
a sacred herb deeply rooted in Indian and Ayurvedic tradition that has found a home in many high-desert gardens.

In Ayurveda, tulsi is described as sattvic, embodying purity, lightness, and serenity—qualities that foster mental clarity.
It is also known as a hridaya herb, supporting emotional resilience within the heart, and a medhya herb,
enhancing intellect and memory.

Modern research supports these ancient claims, with studies showing that certain tulsi varieties possess antimicrobial and antiviral
properties that benefit digestive health.

Discover more about this beloved herb in “Tulsi Ushers In the Sensation of Spring.”

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Cooking Fresh: A Season for Mushroom Lovers

This spring edition of Cooking Fresh celebrates mushrooms—versatile, nutrient-rich, and widely cultivated
across New Mexico. These fungi are low in calories and packed with B vitamins, making them a healthy and accessible ingredient year-round.

In our featured dish, a warm Roasted Mushroom Salad, chestnut mushrooms deliver a naturally nutty sweetness,
perfectly balanced by charred shallots and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

A Taste of Grassfed Smackdown Winners

The foodies have spoken! Congratulations to this year’s winners:

• People’s Choice Award: VM Coffee / Sile Pastures
• Judges’ Award: The Compound / Sweet Grass Cooperative

We’ll see you again in 2027 for another unforgettable showdown.

Local Hero Nominations Closing Soon

Now is your chance to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations shaping New Mexico’s local food landscape.

The annual Local Hero Awards by Edible New Mexico celebrate those championing farm-fresh, locally produced food.
These “people’s choice” awards are nominated and voted on by readers, making them especially meaningful.

Awards span 27 categories and are open to any qualifying New Mexico-based individual or organization.
Self-nominations are welcome.

• Nominations Close: April 5, 2026
• Voting Period: April 27 – May 26, 2026
• Winners Announced: July 1, 2026

Indigenous Foodways Festival

Tickets are now on sale for the Indigenous Foodways Festival, a powerful celebration of the living culinary traditions
and ancestral knowledge of Indigenous communities across the Southwest.

Through storytelling, demonstrations, hands-on classes, art, and shared meals, the festival uplifts Indigenous voices while fostering
connection, cultural understanding, and community.

This gathering highlights how Indigenous foodways sustain identity, honor the land, and carry tradition into future generations.

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at Museum Hill and experience these traditions in motion.

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