Flamin’ Jalapeno

We were riding fence one winter when a blizzard cam barreling off the Llano Estacado like a hungry grizzly going after dinner.  And cold – the temperature dropped so fast that our campfire froze right in mid-crackle.  Good thing we had the foresight to pack a relish made from fiery jalapenos, onions, and our renowned spice mixture.  Just opening the jar held back the snow, thawed out the flames, and gave us a little paradise there as we commenced to using it in Tex-Mex omelets and cornbread, over some crackers, and spicing up a pot of stew.