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This song’s about the Tomato Vendetta,
and the tale of a man who let a
Hate for tomatoes cause him strife,
He lost his job, wife, home, car, kids, and life.
He’d go downtown to buy some groceries,
He went because his family was hungry,
He always bought red meat and potatoes
But he wouldn’t touch those ugly tomatoes…
He didn’t know why he hated tomatoes,
They were just as ugly as far as ugly goes,
There in the store, when no-one was watchin’,
He’d set melons on them and laugh at their squashin’.
One night after shopping and on his way home,
His loathing for tomatoes cut to the bone,
He just couldn’t stand the strain any more,
He vowed to destroy the Tomato Horde.
He turned around, and viciously hopin’
The grocery stores would still be open,
His eyes grew cold, for he was a man,
Whose Moment of Truth lay close at hand.
All over town, in every store,
Tomatoes were hurt and spilled on the floor,
Big melons, and turkeys, and large sacks of grits,
Were dumped on their sections to mash them to bits.
At the last store he finished his plan,
But on his way out, a delivery van,
Full of big ripe Tomatoes drove in and hit him,
Tomato Vendetta had claimed its victim.
The incident of the Tomato Vendetta,
Caused a sensation that was something that the
Public could relish, and readily snatch-up,
Popularly known as the t-o-m-a-t-o k-e-t-c-h-u-p….
Oh boy, I can't even imagine how much pico and tortilla chips I have put down over the years. I could actually make a meal of it if I had to. Give me an ice-cold Corona, fresh tortilla chips, and some of this gorgeous pico de gallo and I am one happy camper!!
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Ingredients:
- 6 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 4 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Redmond's real sea salt to taste
Instructions:
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Place in pint jars, making sure the lids are tight.
- Store in the refrigerator.
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Stacy
"It didn't stay down long." Oh, my, Bobbi! What a story! And to think that you love tomatoes so much now. I'm curious about what made you try them again after that! Pico de gallo is one of my favorite things too. Yours looks so fresh and wonderful! Pass the chips, please.
Amanda Boyarshinov
I love the smell of cilantro in my cooking and on my plate. Add some black beans and you have a meal!
Renee Dobbs
Oh my goodness look at how bright and fresh and colorful and vibrant your pico de gallo is - wow! I'd want to gobble up a whole jar of it.
Renee Goerger
I've never heard the tomato vendetta song but it was funny. Glad you enjoy them now, and your pico de gallo is so beautiful!!!
Jennifer Drummond
Ha ha Love the song! Your salsa looks delish! Chips and salsa are one of my all time favorite snacks!
Tara
LOL, on the tomato aversion!! II was super picky growing up to, didn't like lots of stuff including tomato sauce (my post of today)!!! Now I can't get enough of them. I love your pico de gallo and would eat that whole bowl myself!!
Liz
Oh, I adore pico de gallo with chips, too! Please pass me a bowl of yours!!!!
Deanna Samaan
I love this, give me some chips I love to have some now 🙂
Shaina Wizov
Okay, chips and pico de gallo...not sure if there is many things better than that 🙂
Mallory @ Because I Like Choco
Nothing like some fresh pico de gallo in the summertime!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I completely agree!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Mmmmm yes 🙂
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Come on over I will give you a jar 🙂
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
You got it Liz!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Isn't it weird how your tastes change?
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
LOL thanks Jennifer!!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Thanks so much Renee!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I have to keep myself from doing just that Renee 🙂
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Oh I totally agree, i just love how this pico smells!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
You know Stacy, I am not really sure. I think when I started trying to cook healthier I decided to give them a try again. I learned that if I seeded them and just ate the flesh I like the taste. Then began roasting them, and now I love them raw.
happyvalleychow
I love a good pico de gallo and this looks fabulous. Great job Bobbi! 🙂
Happy Baking Days
What a great song! I am funny about tomatoes - I love them mostly, but I hate biting into cherry tomatoes - something about the seeds! Your pico de gallo looks absolutely delightful!
SocraticGadfly
I make poblano pesto at times. A bit less heat than Hatches, but the good flavor of poblanos.
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I love poblanos, they would make an awesome pesto too!
Sarah R
Pico is SO good!
Roz
Oh thank you so much for sharing your recipe for Pico de Gallo! Just bought some at Whole Foods this week at $7.00 a pint! Ouch! And it wasn't that good. I have just GOT to make this since I love Pico soooooo much! Thank you!
Roz
Betsy Cohen
That was a funny story!!! Your pico de gallo looks delicious. So fresh and yummy!
Confessions of a Culinary Diva
I've never heard that song, I'm going to have to look for it.
I LOVE tomatoes and always have. I can't wait for our fall season when I can start growing them again. Lovely Pico de Gallo -
Kimberly
I love pico de gallo! So simple, but so wonderful!
Jennifer Miller
Perfect recipe! I made this today for my kids and they ate it with carrots and pitas! Yummy, yummy!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Hehe there is a video of a woman singing it on Youtube
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Thanks Betsy 🙂
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Yes, I love it on just about everything!!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I know, it is crazy how much they charge for it, and it is super easy to make 🙂 so go for it!!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Yes Ma'am 🙂
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Not meaning to be gross, but when I was a kid I called the "squish" when you bight into a tomato...tomato snot LOL
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Thanks so much Eric!!
Shanaka Mama Bee Does
I've never heard that song before. I've never attempted to make Pico de Gallo before either.
Cindys Recipes
Break out the freshly fried tortilla chips!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I completely agree Kimberly!!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Oh you should give it a try!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Amen Cindy!!
diana.kunselman
Do you have a cookbook?
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
No, not yet Diana, but I am working on one. One of my cookie recipes will be in a cookbook the end of this summer. I am working with several different bloggers to put together a small e-cookbook 🙂
diana.kunselman
I don't have a color printer but the pesto looked fabulous. It would be great also if you could do groups of cards. I seriously believe you could sell a real cookbook. I know some people rely totally on computers but I know a lot of cooks that still use cookbooks. All of your things look FABULOUS!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Thanks so much Diana!! That means a lot to me 🙂
Alice
Fantastic! I'm headed out the door to buy some chips for dinner... this is amazing!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
I would have never thought to make your own pico de gallo. This is perfect for when the chip and dip craving strikes!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
LOVE pico de gallo!! One of my favorite condiments ever. Thanks for posting this!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
I had to come up with a recipe because my kids were eating all of the food budget in pico LOL
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Thanks Alice! I hope you enjoy!!