Jennifer James of Jennifer James 101 is one of Albuquerque's best chefs. So says not only her devoted following, but the James Beard Foundation that has nominated her as a semi-finalist for best chef in the southwest.

I just spent a delightful hour chatting with her about her approach to food, culinary influences, and her restaurant.

The profile will be appearing soon. But even sooner, I'll be visiting her restaurant only this time I'll be eating there. I love her approach - local and organic whenever possible, and always fresh and unfussed over.