Q: Hi Dave,I live in Granby, province of Quebec, in Canada. I would like to know if there are varieties of chiles (Andeans maybe) that are more resistant to cold climates, or even frost resistant. Are there any plants that can be matured in a shorter time span? Please continue the good work of information and education through your fabulous …
In Search of Nutritional Analysis and Bar Code
Q: Dave,I have come up with a great pepper sauce. I have a label and I need to know where is the best place is to have a nutritional analysis done. Also, where do I go to get a bar code? Thank you for any direction you might be able give. I am a big fan of your books.–Pat Logan, …
Growing Peppers from Seeds in Germany
Q: Hi Dave!My friend introduced me to pepper growing a few months ago. He gave me a few jalapeno seedlings which are doing well in my window area in Cologne, Germany. However, I would like to grow some more varieties. As it is proving very difficult to obtain seeds here in Cologne, I was wondering if it is possible to …
All About Chipotles
Q: Hi Dave,I am interested to know more about chipotles. I have come across them in so many recipes and now am eager to cook some of the meals. Can I grow this chile and dry it myself? Which variety should I plant? What conditions are required? In the meanwhile can I buy ready-to-use chipotles?Thank you, Frances Lamb A: Hello Frances:All …
Can Chiles Make You Warmer in Winter?
Q: Dave:We know that eating fiery-foods can cool us off. But are there any studies or research that show that eating chiles, etc., can make you warmer in the winter?–Chuck Martin, Food Editor, Cincinnati Enquirer A: Hello Chuck:Chiles do increase blood circulation, which warms you up. Not by being eaten, though—but rather by being rubbed on your skin! –Dave