Judging the Scovie Awards–The Inside Story

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to taste and judge about a hundred fiery foods and barbecue products in four hours?  Well, food writer Larry Greenly has been doing it for years as one of our expert judges.  He gives the inside story of what it’s like, here.

Growing Peppers Under Artificial Light

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By Dave DeWitt and Paul W. Bosland Illustration by Lois Manno Over the years, our readers have written us about the joys of growing chile peppers indoors with artificial light.  Pepper hobbyist Cap Farmer: “I don’t have to worry about winter freezes or heating a greenhouse because I grow all my chiles indoors, under lights!”  Nancy and John Pierce of …

How to Order Enchiladas in Santa Fe

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By Dave DeWitt Illustration by Lois Manno Recipes:   Machaca Shredded Beef Classic New Mexico Red Chile Sauce The Enchiladas Picture this: you’re sitting in a typical New Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe. There are red ristras on the wall, the smell of roasting chiles in the air, the traditional melody of “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley blasting from …

Barbecue Inferno: Grilling Around the World

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By Nancy Gerlach, R.D. Because grilling is so popular in the United States, people often ignore spicy outdoor cooking in other parts of the world.  But not us!  Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes from Dave’s any my latest book–our tenth together. Sesame Chicken Yakatori with Wasabi Ginger Glaze Yakatori got its name from the Japanese words “yaki” …