Chilli is not so much food as a state of mind
Light reads from our chilli garden: spicy humour, holiday posts, harvest snapshots and the odd story about coders who grow chillies.
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With Chilliada 2024 around the corner, we have prepared a bit of exclusive merch to fire up the event. These stylish t-shirts are all set for Halloween’s spiciest challenge! The front of the shirt sports the bold slogan, “How spicy can you go?” alongside the fun quote, “Chili is not so much food as a […]
As the crisp air of autumn fills our lungs, the season of harvest brings an exciting blend of colors, flavors, and traditions. The vibrant yellows and oranges of pumpkins symbolize the cozy embrace of fall, while the fiery reds and oranges of chili peppers add an unexpected, spicy twist to the season’s bounty. In this […]
Chilliada 2024 is a thrilling, Halloween-themed chili-eating contest designed for kids, set to take place on October 31st. This colorful and fun-filled event promises excitement, laughter, and a dash of heat, as children challenge their taste buds with different levels of spicy peppers. The poster, full of festive autumn vibes, sets the tone for the […]
As the chili season peaks, it is very satisfying to harvest vibrant, sun-ripened peppers, fresh from the garden. Latest harvest showcases a striking variety of colorful chili peppers, ranging from bright yellow, orange, to deep red and chocolate-brown. The Pepper Lineup For latest harvest, there’s a variety of peppers, including habaneros (yellow/orange) and ghost peppers […]
Drying chili peppers is an excellent way to preserve their flavor and heat for months to come. Whether you’ve harvested an abundant crop from your garden or stocked up from a local market, drying chilies allows you to enjoy their spicy kick all year round. In the image below, we see a colorful tray of […]
It is a rewarding experience to grow your own tomatoes, harvest them at the peak of ripeness, and then turn them into a fresh, flavorful salad, straight out the garden. This process, from garden to table, encapsulates the essence of home gardening—connecting you directly with your food and ensuring that every bite is packed with […]
Growing your own chilies and turning them into homemade chili powder is a rewarding and creative way to enhance your culinary experience. Not only does it allow you to control the flavor and heat level, but it also adds a personal touch to your kitchen and makes for unique, thoughtful gifts. Home-grown chili powder offers […]
There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning your garden’s harvest into a homemade spice blend. Recently, we’ve decided to take a bounty of dried chilies and grind them into my own chili flakes—a perfect way to preserve the heat and flavor of summer for the colder months. Step 1: Harvest and Dry Your Chilies Start by […]
A traditional Turkish coffee pot, known as a dzezva, its copper gleaming in the light, sits elegantly on a rustic wooden table. Beside it, a collection of dried chillies, their fiery orange hues contrasting against the dark, rich coffee. Turkish coffee, with its deep, robust flavor, is a ritual in itself. It’s brewed to perfection, […]
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