Linda, This is the first time I've tried posting. It took me a very long time to successfully join, so I was afraid posting might be fraught with the same problems. About the acidic taste of salsas, I agree that it is better to use lime juice when you can (except for obvious sauces like a Louisiana-style). Also, adding a bit of sugar will help. John S. San Jose, CA ------------------------------------------------------------- You wrote: I have gotten to be pretty good at making salsa, with lots of home grown peppers and tomatoes. Also adding some canned tomatoes. One thing I can't quite get right, is, the salsa is quite.. acidic? Does that make sense? I want it to be smoother, not so sharp tasting. This is apart from heat, which I like. Anyone have any ideas? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me - I want people to know WHY I look this way: I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.