Some like it hot: Salsa a recession-proof business in Las Cruces

The hot in chile, whether it is green or red, fresh or powder is the best part of Southern New Mexico... The hot is known in medical literature for its capacity to pump up the immune system and especially for removing cancer... the hotter the better. Very hot capsicum is considered one of the best anti-carcinogens available, the only reason it is not promoted or prescribed, to my knowledge, is because it can't be owned... anyone can grow chile.
Do the research, look it up...you may think that watching people sweat, and talk about how hot their food is -is crazy... But their immune system is loving it.
Think about it..In light of what is allegedly happening world wide with the flu... hot, hot chile for building your immune system, is the best thing you could be doing for yourself... along with more sunshine for vitamin D and normal hygiene.
You have everything you could ask for to stay healthy right here in Southern New Mexico... I put up about 100 lbs of Barker Green(Hot) from Joe Lujan's Farm every fall.
What is the best way to eat chile? Fresh, green, unroasted, chopped and put right on top of your food... Loads of vitamins, minerals, and all those anti-carcinogenic properties... Yippee!
Obviously fresh green isn't available year round and that is what is so wonderful about chile... it works whether it is fresh or powdered... as long as it is hot! So, start acquiring that tast for chile.. it could be the best thing you'll do this tear.
I love it.

This is a pretty good article, considering the author says his favorite salsa is from E2. Quote, "It has a good, fresh taste and some zing. The level of heat varies from day to day, but it is always good and spicy, never bland. The E2 salsa is between thick/chunky and watery. "

Nice story, would have been good for the Sunday edition, but it adds a little volume to the weekly "business magazine" that the Sun throws together. This one should be in your portfolio since others under your byline (that are supposed to be about the state of the economy) are full of statistics that don't show anything other than a lack of skill using cut, paste and sort in excel. Or maybe the business editor isn't so good with calculations. But talking food with the people running successful enterprises shows potential.

For what it is worth, I'm having some salsa verde this morning with my eggs. Living in Southern New Mexico + Needing some green or red daily = Chile addiction

Old Mesilla Salsa is the best!! Lets get it back on the shelves.

I go through about a jar a week of hot Ol' Gringo salsa. Mmm...

This thread has been contaminated with Obama Derangement Syndrome. Please stand by for scrubbing bubbles.

Among You Soon wrote:

By David Johnston and Scott Shane
updated 33 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Intelligence agencies intercepted communications last year and this year between Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused of shooting to death 13 people at Fort Hood, Tex., and a radical cleric in Yemen known for his incendiary anti-American teachings. But federal authorities dropped an inquiry into the matter after deciding that the messages warranted no further action, government officials said on Monday.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, seems someone forgot to connect the dots again? This is our wonderful Federal Government at it finest---again. I wonder what theat gutless coward in the White House has to say? Maybe it was the Bush Tax Cuts?
Something tells me Osama is smiling right now!!

And this has to do with Salsa ...How?

Vixy wrote:

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And this has to do with Salsa ...How?

That guy has a chip on his shoulder, a tortilla chip and he is looking for some good salsa :P

It is good to see those flags work to remove unsightly rings around the collar!

doc wrote:

... The hot is known in medical literature for its capacity to pump up the immune system and especially for removing cancer... the hotter the better. Very hot capsicum is considered one of the best anti-carcinogens available, the only reason it is not promoted or prescribed, to my knowledge, is because it can't be owned... anyone can grow chile.
Do the research, look it up...you may think that watching people sweat, and talk about how hot their food is -is crazy... But their immune system is loving it.
Think about it..In light of what is allegedly happening world wide with the flu... hot, hot chile for building your immune system, is the best thing you could be doing for yourself... along with more sunshine for vitamin D and normal hygiene.
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So exactly how is a good dose of Montezuma's Revenge good for my immune systems? I'll let you enjoy it, but please let me know what public bathrooms you use so I can avoid your contamination.

I really wish that I had the recipe for the salsa they serve at THE PINK STORE in Palomas! Ever since the murders started (and the USA got picking about the passport thing), I quit going. However, I do miss their salsa!!

I still have friends that go... maybe they can buy me a gallon next time they're down there?

Steve LC wrote:

I go through about a jar a week of hot Ol' Gringo salsa. Mmm...

I recently bought a jar of this at the Mt. View Market. GOOD STUFF! I bought the "hot" version and yes, it it hot.

Thank you, locals, for your delicious salsas. Usually I make my own, but I always love trying other flavors.