We are back from our Alaskan summer. The weather was wonderful this year but the fish were not biting like they have in years past. Looking forward to a wonderful winter in Alamos.

I took a wonderful tour through Mexico this September and October and returned to the hurricane Norbert. The Mexico tour was fabulous. I went to visit some of my old contacts, Gorky Gonzales, Capelo, the Perez family in Capula and so on. It was great to see everyone again and see what new artinasias are being created. I adjusted the return home to beat the hurricane and i am sure glad i did. We received 9 inches of rain in 90 minutes on the night that originally scheduled to drive home. The roads were closed and I would not have been able to get into Alamos for another two days. The recovery continues after the mud slides and flooding. While a lot of damage was done, the storm also had a cleansing and revitalizing effect.

Well we are off to Alaska for the big catch and alot of good eating. The Inn is open for the summer months while we are away and the girls are there waiting for your arrival. See you in Alamos.

We are off to Thailand for food and then to Paris for more food and fun with my three perfect granddaughters. Then the summer in our log cabin on the beach of Tenakee springs Alaska. We will be back in September and our first tasting dinner is scheduled for October 12th. We should have lots of culinary ideas form Thailand and Paris and never a shortage of seafood from Alaska.

The Wednesday night dinners have ended for the 2008 season. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

The 1st annual Silver Festival was fabulous. Thanks to Nancy Swickard, owner of Hacienda de los Santos resort and spa. This first annual event was a fabulous event and we look forward to next year's. We will bring in more silver jewelry and and there is talk of a silver school. Watch out Taxco Mexico!

The Dr. Ortiz Tirado music festival is just getting better each year. The events, classes and musicians. We still have rooms available for next year but book early.

I have 2 great trips planned.... March 20-27 to Thailand with Pat and a new friend and owner of Malees Thai Bistro, Deidre Paine. We will eat and eat and eat some more. Cannot wait! April 10-22 I'm off to Paris with my darling daughter-in-law and my three perfect granddaughters. They will learn the fine art of flirting, sipping champagne and, of course, shopping. We will be open, so please come by and visit Loly and Brenda while I'm away.

We will start Wednesday Night Dinners again on Jan. 9th and I am thinking of adding a little Asian/Thai flair to the menu this year. We are off to Thailand and Pat, my husband, is a fabulous Thai cook..... So why not take advantage of that talent!

The Ortiz Tirado Music Festival is coming up. Last year was fabulous, this year will be even better.