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 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 …
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