Dave:I have been growing a couple of chili tepin plants from seed. We picked them after that were red and let them air dry. The first year they seemed to be fine. Last year when stored in a jar they grew a mold and were useless. What is the best way to harvest them? How should they be handled after …
Would love Fiery-Foods Show in Phoenix, AZ
Hello Dave:I’m a chilehead from way back. I was living in Tampa, Fl. and went to your shows there. I’ve since moved to Phoenix AZ and was wondering if or when you will bring your show here. Being the sixth largest city in the country and being what I think, is a hot sauce/salsa mecca, you should bring your show …
Spicy Online Shops
Hi, Dave:I just saw a fiery foods contest on the Discovery Channel. I’m interested in purchasing some of the hot sauces and would like to purchase on line, so can you suggest some secure sites for on line ordering?–PeterPeter:See our Recommended Retailers section.–Dave
Where to buy Chile Powders
Dave:Where can I buy chile powders?–TerryTerry:Go to our Industry Directory. Do a search with the keyword "powder" and you will find suppliers.–Dave
Nutritional Value of Chiles
Dave,Do you have any information on the fat and sodium contents of common chile peppers? We know that chiles help to speed metabolism, burn fat and offset cholesterol in some cases, but haven’t found any specific info regarding the amount of fat that chiles typically contain. We are curious about the sodium levels as well.Thanks in advance,Tom and MattHello Tom …