Dave,Where can I get capsaicin cream at more than usual .1% strength? I need something strong against the leg pain. Which company makes the stuff?Thanks, BudHello Bud:Most companies take the safe road, with relatively low strength cream. I would advise that you make your own–it’s quite easy and you can adjust the heat to your liking.Infused Habanero Salve2 tablespoons habanero …
Bottle Collecting
Dave:I have an E.R. Durkee bottle that has a date on the bottom of it 04-17-1877, and it is in perfect condition. Is this bottle worth anything?Hello Larry: There were several different products in Durkee bottles at that time, and the bottles all had different shapes. I would imagine that it is worth something to a bottle collector. If you …
Smoking with Cedar?
Dave,A coupla questions regarding smoking woods. I read your smoking page and you advised not to smoke with construction lumber (for obvious reasons), but what about cedar (since cedar planks are used for cooking fish)? Before I burn them in my outdoor firepit, I’d like to know if the cedar cutoffs from my decking project are appropriate for smoking. The …
Dehydrating Frozen Habs
Hi Dave:I have grown my own habaneros and I have frozen them whole. If I wanted to use a dehydrator for these habaneros would it work? I don’t know if they’re frozen if that will change the dehydration process. I would like to dry them so I could make habanero powder! I love your site and I love the newsletter.Thank …
Growing Chiles on the Road?
Hi Dave,I’m am considering retiring and traveling the U.S. in my Winnebago RV. Now I love hot sauce, peppers, and all things made with them, but…Are there any types of hot peppers, and a recommended method, for growing and maintaining them while on the road? Cheers,Bob Hello Bob:You could plant them in pots and carry them around, but I doubt …