October 6th, 2008

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Cupboard Staple: Green Mountain Gringo Salsa

Monday, October 6th, 2008

There are two types of people: those who eat salsa with corn chips and those who eat salsa with almost everything.

I always have at least two or three jars of salsa stocked in my cabinet, often Green Mountain Gringo in its medium, hot, and roasted garlic varieties. Mexican dishes are obvious matches (burritos, enchiladas, tacos) but I also love a splash of salsa in rice, salads, pastas, and potatoes. It’s a good substitute for fresh tomatoes and is helpful for added spice.

Another benefit of this brand of salsa is that its packaging is a glass Mason jar. I wash the jars, remove the labels and re-use them for canning or storing dried beans or other supplies in the pantry.

Photograzing: It will make you hungry

Monday, October 6th, 2008

There are two types of people: those who take photos of food and those who don’t.

In recent years, food photographers, particularly amateur, have multiplied. Ten years ago it would have been pretty shocking if a friend photographed her plate at a restaurant or cocktail party, but today she’d likely be one of several. Pocket-sized digital cameras and iPhones facilitate convenience and are slightly less conspicuous… slightly.

Photograzing is a cool site that displays food photos collected by submission to the site. The above snapshot features my Green Pea Thyme Dip in the center, along with recipes to my left and right (or, for anyone convinced that cupcakes are not going out of style, my bottom left) that are a click away from the recipes . Photograzing is a great way to discover good recipes and interesting blogs, not to mention make sure you’re really hungry by lunchtime.