Q: Hi Dave,My wife and I would like to start a Portuguese-style fast food restaurant in Atlanta. We would base the concept on a number of restaurants that do this in the UK, South Africa and Australia, where they also produce sauces that are bottled for table use. I have seen a number of recipes for this sauce but was …
The Hottest Part of the Pepper
Q: Dave,What part of a pepper is the hottest? I am having a debate with a fellow co-worker as to the heat source. He says the seeds and I say the layer just under the skin.–John Moore A: Hello John:The hottest part of the chile is the placental tissue, which holds both the seeds and the capsaicin glands. The seeds …
Growing Chiles from Seed
Q: Hey Dave,I was wondering… How far in advance do I need to plant seeds in the house, to have the plants ready to plant in my garden? I have some peppers that I would like to grow from seed, or at least give it a shot. I have heard that the best way to plant them is to barely …
Italian Sport Peppers
Q: Dear Dave,What are Italian sport peppers? Can banana peppers be substituted?–Alison Leszcz A: Alison:They are small peppers that are usually pickled. They are popular in the Midwest. Yes, banana peppers can be substituted.–Dave
Stop the Burn on Eyes and Face
Q: Dear Dave,How do I stop the burn if I touch my face and eyes after handling and/or eating very hot peppers?–Alexis A: Hello Alexis:Rubbing your hands with vegetable oil is said to work, and then scrub with strong detergent. The only thing to do about the eyes is flush them with water.–Dave