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Chile Roasting, Fresh Tortillas, a Rich New Mexico Tradition
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This time of year evokes many images, scents, and feelings for me and this is mainly because of the unique culture of New Mexico. “Fall is in the air”, and yet it is still a couple weeks away. Of course, these days, time just flies and a month passes in barely a blink, or two, of an eye. One of the things we pride ourselves on at Fire Forms is that our functional steel kitchen art, in particular our now-famous “Not Your Mama’s Comal” has become part of the rich culture of our state and adds a certain “nouveau” flare...
Upcoming Events!
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Award winning artist Gil Romero, the artist behind Not Your Mama's Comal, will be showing his artistic work at this year's Contemporary Hispanic Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Come see his amazing work at booth 41!
The Last Supper - Art, Spirituality, and Destiny
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When art converges with spirituality and destiny it is difficult not to see a match made in Heaven.
Incredible art invokes many emotions and generally the procurer of a piece of art connects with it long before making the decision to purchase it. The timing of not only the commission but also the actual creation and delivery of this beautiful steel rendition of Leonardo da Vinci's timeless classic reminds us of the spirituality not only of the piece itself but also of the process of commissioning and creating beautiful works of art.
Not Your Mama's Chile Ristras - A Modern Twist on a New Mexico Classic!
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In New Mexico, Chile Ristras are practically a staple as a decoration on every home. Now you can enjoy your very own Everlasting Chile Ristra that will never decay. Be careful, you can't eat this one because it's EXTRA hot! Check out our Fire Forms blog post about New Mexico's famous claim to fame as the Chile Capital of the World!
Care For Your Comal
Now that you have your beautiful, custom Not Your Mama’s Comal, you might be wondering how to care for it. Can I wash it? Can I put it in the dishwasher? The short answer is No. Our comales are not your typical cast iron comales, hence the name “Not Your Mama’s Comal”; however, being made of steel they should be treated ...