Spontaneous meetup alert! Today, we had an amazing time at Wonderfruit Pomegranate Farm in Socorro,…read moreTexas with the De La Story boys. We missed you, Exploring Paso! This charming farm is nestled past the freeway, amidst the sprawling housing developments. It's truly heartwarming to witness this little farm standing tall in the face of rapid development. Patricia and her husband have been nurturing this farm for over 7 years. Her husband hails from Sinaloa and boasts impressive agricultural knowledge. A few years ago, Patricia transitioned to cultivating pomegranates due to their resilience to drought. Did you know that pomegranate trees are self-pollinating? That means you don't need separate male and female trees. Wonderfruit boasts around 700 pomegranate trees and even has a fantastic horse riding school. By the way, their riding school is a national championship school, especially for levels two and three. Besides pomegranates, they also have quarter horses and other magnificent steeds, as they operate as a breeding farm too. Being on the farm takes you on a journey of appreciation for the countryside. The tranquil and pristine surroundings transport you, despite the ongoing development in the area. Small farms like Wonderfruit deserve our unwavering support. To share the wonder of their exceptional fruit, they organize fabulous festivals. I first heard about their festival when I arrived in El Paso, but alas, it was canceled due to COVID. But guess what? The festival is making a grand comeback this year, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Imagine tons of free activities for the kids, delightful food trucks, a farm-to-table event, arts and crafts, games, thrilling horse rides, and more. Since it's a small farm, they'll be hosting the festival right at their house. Their aim is to unite the community and showcase their fruit, which has been carefully chosen and certified by the USDA for optimal ripeness. Patricia shared her fascinating knowledge about picking pomegranates. To determine if a pomegranate is ripe, look at the shape on the bottom. Circular means it's not quite ready, but if it's a hexagon or square shape, the juicy arils (seed sacs) are ripe and ready to be savored. Picking pomegranates is a delightful experience, and Patricia also demonstrated how to extract the fruit. Of course, my favorite part was indulging in the delicious pomegranate seeds. They also press the pomegranates to create fresh juice, which is simply fantastic. Pro tip: use scissors/shears to cut the stem, leaving a little attached to the fruit, and your pomegranates can last up to 3 months in the fridge. And here's a fun fact: you can use every part of the pomegranate, including the peel, which they dehydrate to make a tasty tea. Did you know that pomegranates are considered superfruits? They're bursting with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C. Throughout history, pomegranates have been cherished for their medicinal properties, and now they're gaining recognition as a superfood in North America. The powerful antioxidants in pomegranate seeds, called polyphenols, are believed to promote heart health and offer anti-cancer benefits. I've had the pleasure of savoring countless pomegranates since one of my exes is Persian, and they incorporate the fruit in so many creative ways, including stews. Right here in El Paso, I was fortunate enough to try Chiles en Nogada, a delightful dish featuring pomegranates. We picked up a bunch of pomegranates from Wonderfruit, and I can't wait to share them with friends and family. It fills me with pride to have such incredible fruit and produce available in a region often deemed an arid desert. Wonderfruit Farm is defying all expectations! -TODOELPASO

The farm is welcoming and unique, family friendly and appeals to all ages. My daughter (11) and I…read moreenjoyed feeding the animals and walking around the property. The shop sells cheese and other local foods (tortillas, salsa, cookies) but no milk. There is soda and water for sale as well. The restaurant is only open limited days (Thur-Sun), so we didn't check it out. It's a bit dusty and rustic, as you would expect for a farm! Would recommend and return, but this is not a "touristy" place, it's a working farm.

I would always take my kids here many years ago, now I take my grandson…read more.. Its an awesome small petting g zoo and has a small fishing pond.

If you haven't been to Bowen Ranch, jump over to their Facebook and find out the next time they're…read moredoing something for the public. This is a real piece of El Paso's history, El Paso's true history. Great for adults and kids alike. Bowen Ranch is still owned by the Bowen family, but you'll find a wonderful family that runs the ranch. Visiting this for a small, private event actually gave me a real feel for what Bowen Ranch does. The family has plans to bring the ranch back to all its glory, but I have to say... they've kept it in really good shape. One thing that really impressed me was the temperament of the animals on the ranch at the Headquarters. There wasn't a mean bone in a single one of them. All of them are people friendly and will shuffle up to you to be pet if you put your hand out. Now, I wouldn't recommend doing that with the cattle because you might spook them, but all of the horses and even the goat were super sweet. The property is huge and you get some gorgeous views of the sunset while out there. There not open to the public on day to day, but they have some small events and a few opportunities where you can watch them roping cattle and performing other essential duties. But Bowen Ranch is open to small events, you just have to ask. If you're looking for a beautiful and rustic backdrop for a wedding, reunion, or any kind of event that you can think of really, this is a great option.

We came to Socorro just to visit the Bodega Farms and To buy fresh organic produce. We were so…read morepleased! They have all sorts of produce and additionally cheeses, breads, nuts. As we arrived, they had fresh cut melons to sample- they were so delicious and fresh! They had just picked ripe figs, and had some tiny ones of a different variety. They tasted like candy! Yum! I purchased the figs of course, fresh baby purple carrots with the stems attached like you see in the old cartons! I got fresh okra, zucchini, other squashes, cantalope, pistachios, bread and Licon Dairy's flavored cheeses We visited another little boutique with nice imported Mexican dishes and clothing. Very nicely set up. There is a quaint coffee shop in the property, but I'm saving that for our next trip, We walked across the street to "Wine Down" for lunch and a glass of wine . I will posted that separately! Oh for a wonderful day!

Ralph was an amazing host. He showed us around the farm. Explained all about the crops. The dogs…read morethat greeted you when coming in were very friendly. We bought wonderful sourdough bread and some other vegetables. We strolled thru the other shops with some cool art and jewelry but did not get a coffee today. Maybe next time. Would highly recommend. Don't miss this warm and inviting place.

Fabulous, you will not be disappointed on your day trip to the Mission Trail! YSLETA MISSION…read moreopened, gift shop also, Lunch at Outlaw Grill @ (Licon's) and visit the petting zoo. In Socorro is Casa Ortiz with local artists and Mission Valley Brewery. Last stop at Loya's Produce real vegetables and lot's of history and hospitality.

We met Eric and Jessica in Las Cruces at an event where they had a booth set up! Two of the nicest…read morepeople you'll ever meet! Their fruit leather is bomb! I've been thinking about the fruit leather since we got back home to AZ and just placed an order on their website for more! Looking forward to stopping by their ranch next time were in Cruces.

From the owner: Old School Ranch providing Chickens, Turkeys, Goats, USDA Goat Meat, Fruit Leathers and Cannabis…read moreSeeds. Location: Las Cruces, NM Combat Veteran/Latino owned.

Unfortunately this chile farm has permanently closed its doors. It was the best with fresh green…read morechile in a variety of different degrees of"heat".

Best green chile around!!!!! Their XXX and Sandía is a super recipe for surely tasty and hot…read morechile!!!!!'

Good place to shop for animal feed. People are friendly and helpful. If you are in to parakeets…read morethis is your place.

This place is great, they always have the food necessary and in my experience everyone has always…read morebeen helpful. Have been going there for at least 15 years.

Thank you so much Old Mill Ballroom for everything you have done!!! You made OUR rehearsal dinner…read moreso wonderful! Best management and service ever. Table arrangements were gorgeous, food was delicious, top-quality sound system and DJ FRANK! RECOMMENDED!!!! Everything is listed on the contract, simple to read, no hidden or small print. They truly do go above and beyond. This NEW venue is equipped with top-knotch kitchen, sound system, chairs, tables. You will not regret it!