Birds do not experience the sensation of heat when consuming spicy foods due to the fact that they are generally not sensitive to capsaicin, the compound responsible for the spiciness in chili peppers. While capsaicin acts as a deterrent to mammals due to its heat-inducing properties, birds are largely unaffected by it. In fact, some […]
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Bolivian Rainbow
The Bolivian Rainbow chili pepper is a visually striking and flavorful variant known for its vibrant array of colors and moderate heat. Overall, the Bolivian Rainbow chili pepper is prized for its stunning appearance, moderate heat, and versatile culinary applications, making it a favorite among chili enthusiasts and gardeners alike.
Habanero Chocolate
The “Habanero Chocolate” habanero chili variant is a deliciously spicy pepper known for its unique combination of heat and flavor. It’s named “chocolate” due to its rich, deep brown color when ripe, resembling dark chocolate. Overall, this pepper is a prized ingredient for chili enthusiasts and adventurous cooks alike, offering a tantalizing combination of heat […]
Chilli stuff
When it comes to the spicy stuff, our motto is that it is never too much and we need to be ready all the time, so chillies and other spicelaties stashed in almost every corner of our kitchen 😉
Last Harvest – Early November Edition
The last harvest of peppers and tomatoes before the morning frost rolls in – early November edition.
Halloween
Halloween pumpkin surrounded with chilli plants from our garden: Bolivian rainbow, Habanero and Jalapeno.
Goat cheese and Jalapenos
Easy like a Sunday morning breakfast – goat cheese with walnuts from the local dairy farmer and fresh jalapenos straight outta our garden.
Another day, another harvest
The garden keeps on giving. Here we go, a box of potatoes and a handful of allotment snacks – jalapenos, tomatoes and raspberries. #growyourown
All the colours of a Bolivian Rainbow
Here are the results of Bolivian Rainbow chilli flowers spotted back in early August. They really do make a colourful and bright addition to your garden – or your home, as they can also be grown indoors and will keep producing its colourful fruits continuously, all year round. Which also gave us an excellent idea […]
Today’s little harvest
Today’s little harvest: a couple of tomatoes and jalapenos, a few pods of Bolivian rainbow and lots of cherry bombs. Still waiting for ripening of super hots while hoping for sunny Oct 😉