Q: Hi Dave,I recently received seeds from one of my seed wholesalers for this increasingly popular variety. They spelled it Malagueta, while your book Peppers of the World spells it Melegueta. Your web site search engine brings up references to Malagueta, but none to Melegueta. Your thoughts?Thanks, Dave Anderson A: Hello Dave:For the Capsicum, the correct spelling is "Malagueta," and we …
Chiltepin, Sometimes Called Birdseye
Q: Sir,I am looking for a pepper that is round, about the size of a pencil eraser. My father always called these "Birdseye," but when I went to your page and saw the picture they didn’t look anything alike. These are real hot peppers and I would like to know where I can buy the seed for my garden.Thanks, Steve …
USA-MadeTortilla Chips
Q: Hi Dave:I work for a Canadian supermarket chain and I’m trying to get a list of companies in the U.S. that make tortilla chips. Any suggestions as to where I might find such a list?Love your website! Barbara Reid A: Hello Barbara:You might try the National Snack Food Association at http://www.sfa.org/Another really good site for this sort of thing is …
How to Tone Down Spicy Shrimp Gumbo
Q: Dave,I have been making shrimp gumbo and it is way too spicy. How can I tone it down? I have been using ground red pepper. Thanks, Linda A: Hello Linda:There are two ways to accomplish this. Instead of using cayenne, use New Mexican chile powder. Or, mix the cayenne with New Mexican chile powder and cut the amount in the …
Heat Level of Nali Peri-Peri Sauce
Q: Hi Dave,Two years ago I was in Malawi, Africa and bought some Nali Peri-Peri Sauce. I thought it was pretty hot and tried to order some of it. While searching for a site offering Nali (which was not easy), I found some sites mentioning "Scoville Units.” Can you tell me how many Scoville Units the Nali Peri-Peri Sauce has? …