Hi Dave,I really love your website!I thought you’d be the best person to ask. At a recent potluck there was a delicious dip. It was a pale green (like the color of that frozen guacamole) and the taste was incredible–just the taste of pure fresh jalapenos. The man who brought it told me his mom had made it, and all …
Spices in Hot Climates
Hey, Dave!I’m from down here in Atlanta, Ga and I buy my spices from a company called The Spice House up in Illinois. I called the Spice House to ask my question and they sent me to you. I’m a Personal Chef and I publish an E-newsletter. This week I wanted talk about fiery foods and one of the questions …
Black Plastic Mulch
Hello Dave,I enjoy your books, and website very much, as I am becoming a chilehead. I grew about 175 hot pepper plants in the garden last year- this year will be more! I have a couple questions for you. One is about growing through black plastic. I use raised rows in my garden- this seemed to work very well last …
Bugs in My Ristra
Dear Dave,I had a chili ristras in my house and it got these yellow worms in it, so I threw it out. Now there are these flying bugs! I am very concerned! Can you tell me what are they, are they harmful, and how can I get rid of them for good? Thank you, Bug ScaredHello Bug:There are several species …
Capsaicin Intolerance
Hi Dave,I am a chili pepper lover since a very young age (San Diegan). The hotter the better. I used to win money from the boys in high school for eating the hottest chilis. Chili Bliss. When I hit age 40, I became unable to tolerate chilis. It took me a long time to figure out, but with the help …