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I got the recipe from an Arizona friend. People in Arizona just know Mexican food a little bit better than people else where - some of the best Mexican food I ever had was in Phoenix. Anyway, the thing that makes this Salsa different, is that it's partially cooked - and that makes it smoother and tastier in my opinion. My  husband also really likes it and that says something because he doesn't like the 100% raw salsas - this one is more like store bought - but cheaper because you make it yourself. It could last up to 10 days in the refrigerator... but it won't last that long because if there is a bag of tortilla chips nearby - it will be devoured quickly! Easy Arizona Salsa 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 bunch (handful) fresh cilantro leaves (aka coriander) 1 medium onion, peeled 1 medium green bell pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-3 teaspoons garlic salt (or 1 Tablespoon garlic powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt) red pepper flakes to taste (Sambal to taste) Directi...

I never thought I would say these words: I look forward to cleaning up. I have really never cared for cleaning. I don't like messes either, but I can live with them for a while. With children comes many many messes. I actually sing a little song for them - "mess maker mess maker make me a mess..." (in the tune to match maker - from Fiddler on the Roof). Anyway, lately, something has happened. I'm not sure what snapped inside me... but I like to clean. Maybe it's because I'm pretty tired of sitting around on the couch watching Dora the Explorer with the kids.  Now every chance I get... when there is a break between cartoons, I turn off the TV and say it's clean up time. And I vacuum. I think part of it might be because we got a new (used) area rug from the thrift store (originally from Ikea). And I really like it and I like it best when it's clean from clutter and little pieces of paper and crumbs. Here's a picture of it.  I love th...