Month: November 2019

Facts

First Chilli Wine

Did you know that the first official chilli wine was produced in Slovenia? It all started back in 2014 with a simple rhetorical question “Why don’t we make a chilli wine?” After the initial idea and a few semi-successful attempts, Vizjak farm joined forces with Winery Kolar and produced two flavours of it: Semi-Sweet White […]

Habanero Chocolate (Capsicum Chinense)
Chilli Pepper Varieties

Habanero

Habanero is perhaps even the most famous species among all the chillies. It was named after Havana, the capital of Cuba as its name indicates something or someone from La Habana. Very hot, with a fruity taste and aroma. It is used for spicy sauces and as a supplement to chocolate. Up to 1999, it […]

Facts

China as a place of chilli origin?

Chili peppers, known for their fiery kick, are an essential part of culinary traditions across the globe. From the spicy curries of India to the tangy salsas of Mexico, chilies have shaped the flavor profiles of many dishes. While many associate the fiery ingredient with Mexico and South America, China holds a fascinating place in […]

Carolina Reaper (Capsicum Chinense)
Chilli Pepper Varieties

Carolina Reaper

If you’re a fan of extreme heat and fiery flavors, you’ve likely heard of the infamous Carolina Reaper chili pepper. This bright red pepper is not only a visual standout but is also recognized as one of the hottest peppers in the world, scoring up to 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The shape of […]

Fun

Ramsay Goes To A Chilli Eating Contest

While in India, Gordon goes to a competition where a woman attempts to break her record of not just eating chillis but also rubbing them in her eyes. … and then she wants to go on and rub more in her eyes! I mean, is she nuts? Unreal… Gordon Ramsay

Facts

Do you like spicy foods? It may help you live longer

Did you know that eating hot peppers and more spicy food might help you live longer? Medical science is working on a hypothesis that consumption of hot and spicy chilli peppers is associated with a significant reduction in total mortality. Medical researchers found that consumption of hot red chilli peppers is associated with a 13 […]

Quotes

Chilli as a State of Mind

Chili is not so much food as a state of mind. Addictions to it are formed early in life and the victims never recover. On blue days in October, I get this passionate yearning for a bowl of chili, and I nearly lose my mind. Margaret Cousins