Salsa or Seltzer.

Anyone watch Seinfeld? There is one episode in particular where they're talking about salsa. or seltzer. or salsa? 

You have to check it out, it's hilarious:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzCz9HI8JM

It's fun to say: SALSASALSASALSA, and even better to enjoy at home! What brought on actually making salsa? If you make it you can have super fresh, sufficiently chunky and with customized spiciness. Also, its SUPER DUPER easy and honestly, versatile. I believe George Castanza when he says that it's the #1 condiment (mine would definitely be ketchup though) because you spice up any dish, whether it be salad, roast chicken or good ol' nachos with its deliciousness.

I spent most of this last summer in India. One thing that I appreciated about the food there was the spice- both the heat and the diverse and interesting flavours they used. When I got back I was inspired to go the grocery store and finally buy a big bag of whole dried chillies to use in my cooking. I saw tons of people there eating whole, raw chillies in between bites of food, and while my stomach and tongue aren't quite there yet, each time I crumble up my whole chillies I'm reminded of some amazing experiences and people.

Cookin' Tunes:
More and More [Selah]
He Knows [Dan Bremnes]
I am Sure [Dan Bremnes]

Sweet and Spicy Salsa

1/2 Spanish onion (small or medium sized)

5 On the vine tomatoes (small) or 1 pack cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup Kernel corn

5 dried, pitted dates

1 bunch cilantro (approximately 1/4 cup)

3 dried red chilly peppers (with seeds)

1. Finely dice the spanish onion, tomatoes, dates and cilantro.

2. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl.

3. Crumble the red chillies into the mixture and mix together.

4. Enjoy with tortilla chips, in a salad or alongside come cooling fig yogurt (diced dried figs and plain low fat yogurt).