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What or who is Hamez? Are you Islamic? It sounds Middle Eastern.
I lived in northern New Mexico for a time several years ago. While there, I lived near Jemez hot springs, which many people pronounce Hamez, (the “a” sounding like aaah) although the proper pronunciation is closer to Hay-mess or Hay-mish. People started calling me Hamez, saying that it sounded like James would be in Spanish if Spanish had an equivalent of James. Jemez hot springs is actually named after the Jemez Nation, who live nearby in the Jemez Pueblo. The word Jemez is a Spanish mispronunciation of the name that the people of the pueblo gave themselves.
As for the middle eastern connection...yes, it turns out that there are some Islamic or rather Arabic ties. Hamez is an Arabic name meaning to be stout, strong, powerful, to be bold. But there is also a Hebrew word Hamez, which means leaven, or fermented dough. Hamez does seem to be a rather common name in the middle east; perhaps an equivalent of James, although I cannot confirm this.
All of that aside, why did I name my company House of Hamez? I have many interests, from tie-dye to writing fiction, from spicy candy to gourmet cooking, from music to Living Wall Gardens. I wanted my business name to express the many interests I have, and so I thought, “Well, a house has many rooms...” and frankly, House of James just didn’t have a ring to it.
Probably more than you wanted to know, but that’s what’s with the name.
Roast beef and provolone grilled on multi-grain bread with just the right touch of horseradish.
$6.25
The old favorite made even better with organic mesclun mix.
$6.35
Turkey pastrami and swiss cheese with a whole grain mustard, grilled on caraway rye or pumpernickel bread.
$6.15
Hot off the grill prepared with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dressing on caraway rye.
$4.95
Whole portobello mushroom with artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese, grilled on oat bran bread.
$6.15
Honey baked ham with muenster and American cheeses, spread with a whole grain mustard, served on whole wheat bread.
$6.15
American and muenster cheeses piled high and grilled on a multi-grain bread.
$6.15
Grilled chicken breast, served on multi-grain bread with provolone and a horseradish ketchup spread.
$6.25
Don’t see anything you’re in the mood for? Tell me what you would like, and I’ll put it together for you. Base price includes bread, meat, cheese and one spread. Additional ingredients cost a little more.
$6.15 extra ingredients $.50 each
| Bread | Meat | Cheese | Spreads | Other |
| Wheat | Roast Beef | Swiss | Mustard | Artichoke |
| Multigrain | Corned Beef | Muenster | Mayonnaise | Portobello |
| Rye | Turkey Pastrami | American | Ketchup | Olives |
| Pumpernickel | Honey Ham | Provolone | Sundried Tomato | Mesclun Mix |
| Oat Bran | Smoked Turkey | Mex. blend | Wasabi | Spinach |
| Tuna | Gorgonzola | Horseradish | Black Beans | |
| Salmon | Parmagianna | Cashew Butter | Tomato | |
| Pepperoni | Mozzarella | Olive Oil | Onion |
Can you think of anything I should have? Tell me, and I’ll see about adding it.
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Smoked turkey served on a whole wheat tortilla with mayonnaise, tomato and mesclun mix.
$5.95
Tuna prepared with just the right amount of wasabi and cashews, served on a tomato basil wrap with tomato and mesclun mix.
$5.85
Served on whole wheat wrap with mayonnaise, tomato and mesclun mix.
$5.95
Salmon, capers, mayonnaise and a touch of lemon, served with tomato and spinach on a spinach pesto wrap.
$5.95
Delicious blend of sun dried tomato, feta cheese, olives, fresh dill and spinach, served on spinach pesto wrap.
$5.85
Tomato, mushroom, artichoke hearts and mesclun mix, spread with whole grain mustard, served on tomato basil wrap.
$5.75
American, muenster and swiss cheeses with tomato and mesclun mix and mayonnaise, served on tomato basil wrap.
$5.85
As with sandwiches, choose your own fillings.
$5.75 extras $.50
| Bread | Meat | Cheese | Spreads | Other |
| Wheat | Roast Beef | Swiss | Mustard | Artichoke |
| Multigrain | Corned Beef | Muenster | Mayonnaise | Portobello |
| Rye | Turkey Pastrami | American | Ketchup | Olives |
| Pumpernickel | Honey Ham | Provolone | Sundried Tomato | Mesclun Mix |
| Oat Bran | Smoked Turkey | Mex. blend | Wasabi | Spinach |
| Tuna | Gorgonzola | Horseradish | Black Beans | |
| Salmon | Parmagianna | Cashew Butter | Tomato | |
| Pepperoni | Mozzarella | Olive Oil | Onion |
Can you think of anything I should have? Tell me, and I’ll see about adding it.
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Carrot, sprouts, crumbled gorgonzola, dried cherries and toasted almonds on a bed of mesclun mix, with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
$4.95
Sprouts, Parmagianna Reggiano, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts top a bed of baby spinach; comes with walnut oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
$4.95
Blue corn chips, mesclun mix, ground beef, chicken or black beans and Mexican cheese blend piled high and topped off with home made salsa.
$4.95
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Chunks of celery and organic carrot blend beautifully in this hearty home made pea soup. Available with smoked pork, or as a vegan option with smoked tofu.
Cup, $4.25; Bowl, $5.95
I start with a whole chicken and add celery, onions, garlic, organic carrots, herbs and spices to make a soup perfect for a chilly day.
Cup, $4.25; Bowl, $5.95
Fresh cilantro gives the right accent to pinto and kidney beans, tomato, herbs and spices and cahsews in what has become The Mez’ most popular offering. Not spicy enough for you? Ask for sauces ... I can make it hot.
Cup, $4.25; Bowl, $5.95
The same basic chili with ground beef instead of cashews..
Cup, $4.25; Bowl, $5.95
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Tilapia, black beans, Mexican cheese blend, spinach and salsa made to order, served on corn tortillas, with blue corn chips.
$6.25
Mexican cheese blend melted between flour tortillas, served with fresh salsa.
$4.25, Extra toppings $.50 each
Mozzarella grilled on flour tortillas, served with side of spaghetti sauce.
$4.25, Extra toppings $.50 each
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Organic carrots and the right blend of spices make this the most popular dessert item at The Mez.
$3.25
Chocolate Chip, Cashew Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, $0.95.
The only baked goods not prepared on site. Biscotti For Everybotti provides an assortment of wonderful biscotti. Available in two sizes, Large: $0.55 or Small $1.10.
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I make a variety of tie dyed tshirts and other articles. Prices vary. I do some work to order, although not in the kitchen.
Many musicians who play at The Mez have CD’s for sale here. Ask me for recordings of your favorite artist.
Hazmat Review is available here, along the work of several local poets.
Please feel free to enjoy reading a book or magazine after your meal. Or challenge your dining partner to a game of chess, checkers or backgammon.
We also have wi-fi, so bring your lap-top and surf the net.
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