Northern New Mexico Salsa

This salsa is hot, but you can regulate it depending on the hotness of the pepper.
Yields: 1 1/2 cups

1 1/2 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes, or diced or crushed canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely crushed chile pequin or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground Mexican oregano
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until thoroughly blended.
It will keep for days in the refrigerator. A common table salsa in Northern New Mexico. Recipe from Jane Butels - Southwestern Cooking

Enjoy!

Tea of the Month - Jasmine with green tea

Jasmine tea is one of the most pleasant tasting green teas available in the market. On the nose, the dry tea has a floral bouquet, which will make your senses come alive. The green tea is layered in jasmine blossoms. The grade is Jasmine Grade #1, coming from the region of Fujian Fuzhou at 1500 feet above sea level. Enjoy it hot or iced.

Soap of the Month for May: Almond Oatmeal with Shea Butter

Get your skin ready for the summer season. Shea butter combined with other moisturizing oils will help soften your skin, while the ground oatmeal exfoliates the skin. Great sweet almond scent.

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Honey Ginger Five-Spice Glaze

This recipe was sent to me and I would like to share it with you. The next time you are making ham or a roast, try this glaze. It will go well with salmon as well.

Go to: http://www.honey.com/consumers/recipes/recipe_detail.asp?RecipeID=1728

If you are in need of chinese five-spice powder, let me know. We can make a batch to order.

Enjoy!

Tea of the Month - Bunkingham Palace Garden Party Tea

Having this tea during the springtime, about 3:00 p.m., will make you feel as if you were with the Queen of England and her court, having tea with cucumber and watercress sandwiches served on white bread. This tea is one of tradition teas that the British enjoy. This garden party tea has the taste of Ceylon Eart Grey with a soft hint of jasmine. It also contains a malty Assam with a Dimbula Ceylon combination for a flavorful tea. Contains a luxury black and green tea, jasmine and cornflowers.

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Goat's Milk Soap

Even though goat's milk has been used to create cheese, drinking and yogurt, this is one luxury your skin will love. For the month of April, our soap of the month is our Goat's Milk soap. Filled with all kinds of vitamins and minerals, it will get your skin soft and ready for the warmer months ahead. So try out our soap and your skin will love you for it.
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What's new for April.

Start the new season with something to wake up your taste buds after a long winter. We have an assortment of teas for every picky tea drinker. Upon receiving them, you will notice how different the leaves are when compared to the tea in your tea bags. The leaves are whole or rolled, just waiting to burst into a great cup or mug of tea. Try it either hot or iced, whether you drink it during low or high tea time. Check out our assortment of black, green, herbal, rooibos and white teas. We also have a collection for the person who loves to try out different teas or for the re-enactor in your life. Try out our "Colonial" or "Bound for America" collection. Once you try our teas, you will never go back.