Hello Weekend, and Homemade Tomato Salsa

Do you ever come to the end of a week and think, "I cannot believe I survived that?"  That is how my week was.  It seemed like there was this impossible mountain of "To Do" before me, and not nearly enough time to do it.  When it gets like that, even the smallest tasks are huge.  By the time Thursday night came around and everything was checked off and turned in, I was ready to collapse.  But it was done. 

Don't get me wrong, there is always something to do, a book to read, a paper to write, or notes to study.  But on a Friday night, it is nice to be able to sit down with the one I love, to enjoy "cocktail hour" with him over chips and homemade salsa, and then enjoy supper across the table from one another without the rush of a 6:30 class or homework to do.  After supper, we watched a couple of movies, and then went to bed, without a second thought about exams, papers, or books. 

This salsa has a good, fresh flavor (which will be even better when summer tomatoes get here).  I used a blender to make this salsa, although I will probably use a food processor in the future for more control over the chunkiness. 

Tomato Salsa for a Work-Free Friday Night

4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths

3 jalapenos, stem and core removed (reserve some of the seeds if you like your salsa spicy)

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

1-2 garlic cloves

1 small onion, cut into eights

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

juice of one lime

In a blender or food processor, place two of the tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients.  Pulse until everything is well chopped.  If you use a blender, you will probably have to stop and press everything down with a spatula  a few times.  Add the remaining tomatoes and pulse until they are roughly chopped.  Taste and stir in extra kosher salt or jalapeno seeds, to taste. 

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