Nutritional Value of Chiles

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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 …

Finding Fresh Cayenne Peppers in NY

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Hello Dave,I must say, I’m enjoying your web site. Lots of info. I have been thinking hard about entering the Scovies Contest. It sounds really cool. I will decide in the next day or two. Entering the mild/med salsa contest is what I would do. Also, Is there anywhere close to New York State that has fresh cayenne peppers? I …

How to make decorative chile Pepper Bottles

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Dear Dave,I collect those beautiful, red, decorative chile pepper bottles, and I’d like to learn how to do it myself. Do you know where I can find the instructions on how to do this, including where to find the red waxy stuff at the top?–Kenp1145Hello Kenpl145:There are two ways to accomplish this: placing the chiles in an oil or water, …

Propane Chile Roasters

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Dave:Do you know where I could get a good chile roaster? The cylindrical cage that you turn over a propane burner.Mike, Sammamish, WAMike:Try Urban Chile Roasters, 505-994-2336 or Arizona Chile Roasters at 520-572-8041.–Dave Update 2003: Urban Chile Roasters don’t seem to be around anymore