In the same vein, I just bought a jar of Bobby Flay's Tomatillo Smoked Chile Salsa (on sale at Lechter's - they are going out of business - everything 15-30% off). I was reading the ingredients on the back of the jar and they include dried seasonings - including jalapeno powder. I know why they use dried seasonings - to make it more economical to make the stuff. But...the flavor of dried seasonings are marginal at best. Why not put fresh jalapeno, fresh onions, fresh garlic. Wouldn't the taste be better? Yikes. I will taste it in the next couple of days. I also bought some fresh tomatillos at Wegman's. Immediately roasted them when I came home. Now I can make fresh tomatillo salsa whenever the mood hits me. I needed a jar of tomatillo salsa for my dinner last night. Had to make dinner immediately when walking in the door and didn't have 2 hours to make dinner and eat. Jalapeno powder is the 2nd to last ingredient. Chipotle peppers are the 5th ingredient. We'll see how it tastes. RisaG Great Gift Ideas MK Independent Beauty Consultant mailto: radiorlg@home.com Risa's Food Service http://www.geocities.com/radiorlg Updated 10/26/01 * * * * * * * ============ * * * * * * * ============ * * * * * * * ============ * * * * * * * ============ ========================== ========================== ==========================