A package full of spicy Asian soups and noodles from Svilna pot finally arrived. It contains all the spiciest stuff we were able to order from their store. It will be perfect to prepare some really hot meals during these cold winter days. Today’s pick was Bulnak Bokkeummyun Pan Stirfried Noodle which is hot enough […]
Month: December 2019
Fresh Chillies and Their Dried Counterparts
Did you know that dried chilli peppers might have a completely different name than its fresh original? I wasn’t able to find a good reason why is that so (other than “To confuse the gringos.”😉 Anyhow, here is a list and description summary for fresh chilli peppers and its dried counterparts. Fresh chilli peppers and […]
The science of spiciness – Rose Eveleth
Here is the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some people continue to pay the painful price for a little spice.
What Happens to Your Heart When You Eat Spicy Food Everyday
Spicy food is not only about loosening clogged nose and turning up body heat. It means more than what we believe it to be. Let’s dive deeper into a different type of health benefits of spice and spicy foods. When you consume spicy food regularly, several things can happen to your heart, both short-term and […]
Bishop’s Crown
Bishop’s Crown, also sold as Christmas Bell or Bishop’s Hat, is a Capsicum baccatum chilli with a three-lobed, wing-like shape. I have grown it in my garden for several seasons, including a plant that I overwintered into its third year, and a 2025 pot plant I called Kudzu. In my garden it grows better than […]