The BEST Salsa....ever!

Dear Mom,

Last summer, I tasted the best salsa ever...at Wendy's house. Of course, it was her salsa recipe. All of my best recipes come from Wendy. In fact, if I need a recipe, I call Wendy because she always has somethin' good! So this summer, I made the salsa with tomatoes, green pepper and garlic from my own garden and jalapeno peppers and onions from the farmers market. I wanted to pass the goodness along, so I shared a small jar of the salsa with my neighbor. I wasn't surprised when she complimented the wonderful flavor and asked for the recipe!

Wendy's Salsa

3 fresh tomatoes, chopped

1 sweet onion, chopped fine

1 green pepper, chopped

1 Tbsp. lime juice

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder (or 2-3 cloves fresh garlic)

1 jalapeno pepper (use pickled if fresh is not available)

1 Tbsp. jalapeno juice (from pickled jalapenos)

Chop all together. Adjust quantities to taste (if a stronger or milder flavor is desired).

Wendy gave me permission to share it with the world, and I am proud to do so. Oh, and by the way, Kim's Tomato Basil Cheese Pie was...EXCELLENT, and is another special recipe I will be making every summer!

Love, Bonnie Jo