Thanx everybody with the ideas for places to pick up salsa, etc. I will check out La Tropicana this weekend, along with the one in Old St. Charles. When I'm up for exploring the other side of the (Mississippi) river I may ask for some help with directions!! I did make a nice discovery when doing groceries: Shop-N-Save has a nice selection of orange habs, serranos (some were even ripe!) and huuuge jalapenos suitable for stuffing! Mix-n-match for 2.98 lb! Guess I may get used to living here after all :) Valerie -- THERE'S TOO MUCH BLOOD IN MY CAFFINE SYSTEM!! Valerie / Breeze..... whatever!! seabreeze@concentric.net ICQ# 3953329 Visit Breeze's Spot on the Web: http://www.Geocities.com/Yosemite/1495 HEY! don't forget the Hot Spot: http://www.Geocities.com/Yosemite/1495/peppers.html