"George" > wrote in message
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> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>> "metspitzer" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 18:15:38 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "metspitzer" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Anyone know of a reputable online source?
>>>>>
>>>>> I really really dislike buying food online, but I can't find this
>>>>> locally.
>>>> Try making it yourself. It could not be easier. Tomatoes or
>>>> tomatillos,
>>>> roasted chile peppers to taste (poblanos and a touch of jalapenos for
>>>> me),
>>>> onions, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, maybe some garlic and salt to
>>>> taste. A
>>>> couple quick pulses in a food processor and you have great salsa.
>>>>
>>>> Paul
>>>>
>>> I tried. I have made better tasting shoe polish.
>>
>>
>> Well I have no idea what you did wrong. Even people I know who can't
>> boil water can make salsa. I assume you used fresh ingredients and
>> followed a basic recipe? You realize the stuff in jars is made the same
>> way?
>>
>> Paul
>
> Possibly the difference is that the stuff in jars is processed and home
> made isn't so the tastes will be a lot brighter and maybe the OP isn't
> used to that?

Probably. Salt does bring out a lot of the flavors. A low salt diet is
pretty bland so I imagine he's used to dull tasting foods.

Paul