By Jim Duffy I am writing here about the rare and elusive “Trinidad 7 Pot” or “7 Pod” chile simply because nobody else has! My name is Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles and I am a certified chilehead. I grow chiles both hydroponically and in pots, and I strive to grow the rarest and the hottest. My passion for …
Spicy Drinks for New Year’s
By Dave DeWitt Recipes Tequila Enchilado (Chilied Tequila) Sangrita de Chapala (Chapala’s Little Bloody Drink) The Great Montezuma Hot Chocolate Drink Bloody Maria Ancho Chile and Rum Mulled Citrus Cider Many people compose their New Year’s Resolutions at this time of the year, but I prefer New Year’s Revolutions: hot and spicy drinks to celebrate in …
Top Ten Chilehead Gifts for 2009
By Dave DeWitt Okay, it’s time to pick my Top Ten Chilehead Christmas Gifts for 2009, a SuperSite feature that I just thought up. But it’s not too late! So fire up your credit/debit card or PayPal and get shopping! Just click on the image. (They’re in no particular order.) Obviously I’m just a little bit prejudiced, but I’m telling …
Pomegranate Passion
By Lois Manno Recipes Asian Shrimp Salsa with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Wonton Chips Pomegranate Chicken PAMAgranate Barbecued Salmon Lamb Fesenjan – Lamb with Pomegranate Walnut Sauce Roast Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Chile Sauce Creamy Cheesecake with Pomegranate Topping Pomegranate is the fruit of legend. The Greeks gave it a featured role in the myth of Persephone, who was compelled to …
China and the World – of Chile Peppers
By Gerald Schmidt At left: Bigger definitely is better – another company presented peppers grown from its (hybrid) seed in these impressive rows. Chinese tomatoes in Italian pasta sauces, Chinese peppers on the Mexican market—the whole world is connected, and it seems that China is at the center of it all. Coming out of more than a century in which …





