The countdown to Christmas has begun. The Christmas parties, secret Santa's, and all the festivities. I love Christmas. The smell of oranges, yule log, incense, but not just the idea of all the holidays, the food, the drink, the gifts, but for me it's a sacred holiday. It's the birth of Jesus ,our Savior that we are celebrating. It's a time when we need to remember what it feels like being Catholic. Loving our fellow human beings, loving the planet, no war, no greed for wealth but sharing what we have with each other. If you are thinking of gift ideas, and you want to keep it really cheap, here is my favourite recipe to bottle and give away. It's a onion relish/salsa which you can make at home and gift it to your family and friends. Not only will it be a useful gift, it ill be a tasty one as well! Enjoy!
Onion salsa
Ingredients:
6 ripe tomatoes
1 big bunch of fresh coriander
1 onion
2 fresh green chillies
1 large clove of garlic
1-2 limes
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Finely chop the tomatoes and coriander (stalks and all) and place into a large bowl.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion, deseed and finely chop the chillies, then scrape into the bowl. Peel and finely grate in the garlic.
3. Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and mix well. Season to taste with sea salt, black pepper and more lime juice, if needed.
4. Set aside for a few hours to let all those flavours develop.
A little Christmas tip , wrap some empty boxes set it under the tree , and if your kids don't listen or misbehave throw one away in the garbage :) if you have a fireplace put it in the fire . You will have some extra nice kids in a while .
Have an awesome day and keep smiling !
Love & Peace
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