The Reading Chilli Festival chilli eating competition is back! Lots of chillies, lots of noise from the crowd and some very brave contestants.
Author: Chilli farmer
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
Today’s pepper haul
Today’s pepper haul. Most likely last one this year. Very solid for November 😉
Poison in our food
Forwarding a petition to ban chlorpyrifos started by Avazz. Dear friends, It’s the most dangerous pesticide you’ve never heard of, linked to cancer, brain damage, and nerve disorders — and it’s everywhere. Chlorpyrifos is the chemical industry’s dirtiest secret, topping sales everywhere, but kept from the media spotlight. And it’s no surprise — it traces back to nerve […]
Chilli peppers have a lot of vitamin C
Many people think that the best source of vitamin C is provided by fruits such as lemons and oranges, but really there are a lot of foods that beat it. Red chilli peppers, for example, have about 143 mg of the good stuff, compared to a lemon’s 53 mg.
Carolina Reaper pepper challenge (gone wrong)
Here is a viral video about the Carolina Reaper Pepper (2.2M SHU) challenge which went wrong, so kids, do not try this at home 🌶🌶🌶 .
Annual Chilli Migration To a Warmer Place
As winter approaches and morning frost sets in, it’s time for the annual chilli migration to a warmer environment. In 2019, we moved our chilli plants indoors to protect them from the cold. This process is crucial to ensure the peppers continue to thrive during the colder months. Among the varieties being relocated were our […]
Chilli strengthens the soul
Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili. Harry James
Welcome
Each chilli farmer knows how amazing it is to grow your own chillies. After having invested something into growing your own stuff, the taste and feel are different, better and much more rewarding as opposed to having them picked up from the nearest supermarket. So here it is, My Chilli Garden is a place for […]
Today’s pepper haul
Chilli Pepper harvesting season in progress…