I was absolutely starving this evening as I walked into the door and opened the fridge. I consumed a huge amount of Cinda’s famous Salsa on some naughty chips.
I spent the late afternoon with Greta running with her and her friends at her Elementary School. I was excited to help her train for “Girls on the Run 5k Event” A great program that she and her parents ( awesome people) signed her up for. The program is to encourage young girls( 4th- 5th graders) to build self-esteem.
I warmed the group up with some mobility exercises and they included me in their group hug.
I had a great time running with the girls on their school field counting up to 16 laps. I was really proud of Greta and her friends and was very impressed with their attitudes and how each girl was so full of encouragement.
If we could only do that more as adults, I would think the world would be a better place? Build a bridge and not a barrier, Believe in your friend and their aspirations.. Greta and her crew had it going on. I guess I did ok.. they invited me back for their 5k race event Dec 1st. I will be there with bells on… just wait girls! I must remember my water bottle next time!
Anyhow, back to the salsa.
Cinda, a client and friend came charging in this week at her 5:30am slot to the studio and gave Chuck and I her famous salsa. Cinda, you were not kidding.. this is great salsa!
So good, I will post the recipe. Cinda and I often talk about our trips around the world.. different restaurants and cultures that we have both been exposed to and FOOD. Cinda, you are my Anthony Bourdain.
Here is her recipe. I may convince her to post another. Her deserts are apparently to die for…
Cinda’s Most Incredible Salsa:
Ingredients:
1(14.5 oz) can Muir Glen organic fire roasted diced tomatoes
1(14.5 oz) can no salt added diced tomatoes
1 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped ( approx 4 Tbs chopped)
1cup sweet onion, diced
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground Cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp Goya Adobe lite
2 shakes Frank’s red hot juice of 1/2 lemon ( or lime)
Instructions:
Put tomatoes in a food processor and chop until it reaches desired consistency
( I like mine pretty chunky and so I pulse 4-5 times)
Add all other ingredients; stir.
Refrigerate to allow spices and flavors to mix.
For spicier salsa, add more Cayenne or Franks’s red hot or add finely diced fresh jalapeno.
For more festive salsa, add frozen corn kernels and/or canned black beans
( rinsed and drained)
