Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
Chipotle Peppers are a smoky delight for every kitchen. If you love bold, smoky flavors, chipotle peppers deserve a special spot in your pantry. These beauties, made by smoking ripe red jalapeños, offer a deep, earthy spice that enhances everything from sauces to marinades. Chipotles are dried and smoked, preserving their rich flavor. They add […]
This summer’s chili harvest brought us an abundance of fiery goodness, and what better way to preserve those flavors than drying? The vibrant mix of dried chili slices not only looks stunning but also holds intense heat and flavor for future culinary adventures. Dried chilis are incredibly versatile—they can be ground into spice blends, crushed […]
Batch of homegrown chilies drying out! 🌶️ Each pepper is releasing its vibrant color and intense flavor as they get ready for winter spice blends. Drying really brings out the heat and complexity of each variety, perfect for homemade chili powders or adding a kick to winter dishes. Excited to see how these beauties turn […]
Here’s our last harvest in early November 2024, with a beautiful assortment of fiery peppers. This colorful mix includes deep chocolate habaneros, fiery red ghost peppers, bright orange habaneros, and other varieties, all ready to bring intense heat to winter dishes. After months of nurturing and waiting, these peppers have ripened perfectly, displaying rich hues […]
The Ghost Pepper, or Bhut Jolokia, is a chili pepper known globally for its intense heat, registering between 800,000 and over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Originally from northeastern India, it gained worldwide recognition as one of the hottest peppers and a challenge for spice enthusiasts. Visually, the Ghost Pepper has a unique wrinkled and […]
If you’re growing habaneros, you’ve probably noticed the captivating color transition that these fiery peppers undergo. In the early stages, habaneros start out green and gradually shift through shades of orange before reaching a rich red hue when fully ripe. This color change isn’t just aesthetic—it’s an indication of flavor development and heat intensity. The […]
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 […]
While many habanero varieties turn shades of red or orange, the Habanero Chocolate stands out with its deep, almost cocoa-like hue. But the process is gradual, and for those of us growing these in our gardens, patience is key – as it often takes time for Habanero Chocolate to gradually turn their signature rich brown. […]