Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
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 […]
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
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 […]
The Reading Chilli Festival chilli eating competition is back! Lots of chillies, lots of noise from the crowd and some very brave contestants.
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. Most likely last one this year. Very solid for November 😉
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 […]
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.
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 🌶🌶🌶 .
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 […]