Q: Dave,I was curous about sampling hot sauces in stores! I used to work in a See’s Candies store where we sampled everything. Are there any ways you suggest to allow sampling if customers are curious before purchasing? How is it done at conventions? Or is everything just "buy it and try it"?Thanks, Roger A: Hello Roger:Sampling is commonly done …
Weak Habaneros
Q: Dave,I was wondering if I picked the habaneros from my plant too soon. The reason I ask is because even though they were orange in color, most of them were not even warm when eaten. Should I let them stay on the plant longer? Thanks, John A: Hello John:You picked them at the right time but unfortunately they seem …
Getting Rid of Flies
Q: Dave,Well, I have 12 containers with a hot pepper plant in each. The last two weeks I have had 50 flies all around them. Is there a good way to get rid of the flies? Is there a home remedy?A: Hello Whoever You Are: Are the flies hurting your plants? Use sticky fly traps to catch them.Dave DeWitt
Replicating Frank’s Hot Sauce
Q: Hi Dave,If I use Franks Hot sauce as a base for my own, how can I replicate the taste of Frank’s from scratch? I am playing with Cayenne mash and purees. Any short cut recipes? Thanks, Mike A: Hello Mike:Frank’s is simply cayenne mash mixed with vinegar, cooked, and then strained. They may use some herbs but they are …
Edible Ornamentals?
Q: Dave:I’m growing a small purple ornamental pepper. I’ve heard that they edible and also that they are not edible so I’ve decided to go to the expert. Are they safe to eat?Marty Epstein A: Hello Marty:They are edible but will be mostly heat with little flavor.Dave DeWitt