http://blog.talinmarket.com Find out what's new and exciting at Talin Market! Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:36:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Come and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us!  We'll have traditional Chinese dragon dances to chase away the bad, welcome the spring, and help bring in good fortune for the coming year. Sat Jan 21 - 2:00 PM Sun Jan 22 - 2:00 PM Mon Jan 23 - 10:30 AM & ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/usher-in-a-great-year-of-the-dragon/ For your convenience, here are our holiday hours: 12/24 Christmas Eve: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 12/25 Christmas Day: CLOSED 12/31 New Year's Eve: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 1/1 New Year's Day: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Everyone at Talin Market wishes you a happy and safe holiday season! http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/happy-holidays/ Thank you, our customers, for your support!  As a local business, it's not easy competing against the big chains, but we know that you have choices when you shop, and are thankful that you shop at Talin Market. This Thanksgiving Day, 11/24/11, we'll be open 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM for ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/happy-thanksgiving/ [caption id="attachment_333" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Naga Jolokia - AKA Ghost Pepper"][/caption] So, tough guy or gal.  You've grown up in New Mexico and you think that you can eat spicy food? Have you tried the Bhut or Naga Jolokia pepper? It's not called the Ghost Pepper for nothin'.  Once the reigning Guinness World ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/can-you-take-the-heat/ Please join us this Saturday, Oct. 1 for the 3rd Annual Albuquerque International Festival.  It's a fun-filled day for the whole family to celebrate the diversity of Albuquerque's International District. Starting with a few words from our elected officials, festivities will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Please be sure ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/arts_culture/join-us-for-3rd-annual-albuquerque-international-festival-this-saturday/ There's a little-known fruit that many people have growing in their homes.  It's called monstera deliciosa.  The leaves look like a tropical house plant, but the fruit looks like a green, scaly corn cob.  It has a tropical taste, with hints of custard apple, pineapple, and banana.  ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/care-to-try-a-delicious-monster/ Tired of the same old summer grilling?  Why not throw a crawfish and crab boil?  It's really easy, and oh so good!  C'est si bon! We're flying in live crawfish and blue crabs every weekend all summer long (while weather permits).  While you're at it, you can pick up some great ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/ This dish is great for the hot days of summer.  It's light, refreshing, and gluten-free.  Top with sliced, grilled tofu, meat, or shrimp for a low-prep cookout.  Pair it with a pinot grigio, unoaked chardonnay, chilled sake, or a cold lager. [caption id="attachment_321" align="alignnone" width="432" caption="A great, light, and gluten-free dish."][/caption] Vietnamese ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/vietnamese-noodle-salad/ Our store hours today are 8:30-5:00.  Have a happy and safe day as we honor and remember the US Service men and women who have fought for our country.  Enjoy the day with your loved ones! http://blog.talinmarket.com/articles/have-a-happy-and-safe-memorial-day/ This recipe was a big hit at the Asian Pacific Islander American celebration at the National Atomic Museum!  We like the full, rich taste of the tamari over regular soy sauce, and the spiciness of the garlic and chili.  Here's the recipe for you to clip and put away in ... http://blog.talinmarket.com/recipes/spicy-sesame-noodles/