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Local salsa coming to a store near you

January 12, 2011 12:48 AM

There's some tasty business going on in Colorado Springs. A small Mexican restaurant is bottling its famous salsa, bringing a little hometown flavor to a grocery store near you. Opened in 2001, the Cafe El Paso has struck a nerve in Colorado Springs. El Paso, Texas native Sandra Santoscoy... more »
Chile and salsa competition planned at State Fair

August 18, 2010 2:07 PM

Calling all salsa and chile cooks! The Colorado State Fair will sponsor a green chile contest as well as a salsa competition at this year's event in Pueblo. Prizes of $50 to $100 will be awarded. The Green Chili Championship will be held on Saturday, September 4 at... more »
Recalled spreads, dips could cause miscarriage

January 20, 2010 6:43 PM

Dips and spreads sold in Colorado are possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems. Most people suffer only short-term symptoms but Listeria also causes miscarriages and stillbirths. The suspect products... more »
Pueblo couple finds instant salsa a big hit

December 2, 2009 6:13 PM

A retired couple in Pueblo has found sweet success out of their love for salsa. Linda Gale created a seasoning mix, that when added to a can of diced tomatoes, makes instant salsa. She's made fresh salsa for years, but wanted a faster way to make it. In the beginning... more »