5-Minute Fridays
5 Minute Fridays is a podcast that highlights the winners of Edible New Mexico’s Local Hero Awards: people making contributions in the realm of good food work in New Mexico and contributing to a more robust local food system in our state.
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The Mother Sauce (opens the original)
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Kyle Key, the maker behind NM ChileJang , is currently the only producer of cottage-style gochujang in the United States. Inspired by a trip to South Korea, Key saw a connection between Korean gochu and New Mexico red chile and began experimenting with traditional fermentation methods. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays , Key shares how he uses locally grown red chile to create a distinctly New Mexican take on one of South Korea’s mother sauces—and how it has amassed a devoted following among l
What the Grape?! (opens the original)
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At Vara Winery & Distillery , wine and spirits have more in common than first meets the eye. At VARA, grapes don’t stop at wine—they become the foundation for brandy, vermouth, vodka, and gin. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays , distiller Ayisha Mares and CEO Jon Murray talk about how Vara expanded from winemaking into distilling—and how a growing lineup of spirits opened the door to an equally creative cocktail program.
Damn Good Tacos (opens the original)
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At Mañana Taco , Chef Nathan Mayes brings his Austin roots to Albuquerque with a New Mexico spin on the breakfast taco. Parked alongside Little Bear Coffee in Nob Hill since 2024, the truck turns out house-made flour tortillas filled with local eggs, responsibly sourced meats, and fresh vegetables. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays , we talk with Mayes about trading fine dining for a tiny kitchen on wheels, building a loyal following around damn good tacos and salsas, and recently expanding wi
A Taste of Pura Vida (opens the original)
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Chef Kattia Rojas grew up with the flavors of Costa Rica, learning from the food cooked by her mother and grandmother. After starting Buen Provecho as a catering and farmers market business, she found a permanent home at El Vado in 2018, where she built a menu around the Costa Rican flavors and ingredients she knows and loves. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays , we talk with her about the food of her childhood and the dishes she now serves at her restaurant, from casados with ropa vieja and sw
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