>  ML> There's nothing so enticingly capricious as almost fidelity.
> I'd call it Old Almost Faithful and get a lot of "huh?" looks. (G)

Isn't almost fidelity much more suspect?

>  ML> There are lots of things that don't sound right that
>  ML> might actually be right. On the other hand, tons of
>  ML> things get written that just plain aren't right.
> Leaving us to ferret out which are right, which are pure baloney.

And often without the necessary tools.

>  ML> In my old age my tastes are aligning more with the
>  ML> USA mainstream, and I'll do ketchup in meatloaf and
>  ML> on fried potatoes.
> I'll do a bit on meatloaf & s,p, and onion/garlic powder on the fried
> potatoes.

Even with a savory coating, French fries often seem
to benefit from a ketchupy bath.

>  ML> They say hunger is the best sauce, but in this case
>  ML> it was a pretty pathetic one. The danishlike thing
>  ML> was also pretty pathetic.
> Hopefully you weren't too hungry then. (G)

Doesn't matter. I can skip a meal or three without 
adverse effect.

>  ML> >  ML> Going into what I'm thankful or not thankful would
>  ML> >  ML> put me in the position of having to moderate myself.
>  ML> > Probably not an enjoyable task. (G)
>  ML> I wouldn't mind that much.
> But is it worth posting, or just the high (or low) lights?

?

>  ML> > number of Mexican dishes. I think the packaged mix might have a bit
>  ML> of > corn starch or some other thickener in it also, another reason
>  ML> for
>  ML> > making my own version.
>  ML> >  ML> Homemade Enchilada Seasoning Blend
>  ML> I likely wouldn't bother with the ancho.
> I like it as a balance to the chipotle. Cumin also helps the balance.

Cumin is a go-to spice for me in that kind of
cooking.

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      Title: Mexican Salsa
 Categories: Sauces, Condiments, Mexican, Appetizers
   Servings:  8

      8 oz Tomato Sauce
      2 tb Crushed Red Chili
    1/2 ts Cumin Powder
    1/2 ts Oregano
      1 ts Salt
      2    Garlic Cloves, Minced Or:
    1/4 ts Garlic Powder
      2 ts Vinegar
           Juice Of Half A Lemon

  Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Let stand for 3 hours.  Excellent
  with tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips. Source unknown

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