Q: Dave: Hello my name is Steve and I’m trying to dry my surplus of poblano peppers. When I hang them outside in the Las Vegas sun with pretty decent wind they rot. When I put them in a food dehydrator the end product smells and tastes nothing like the rich aroma of the already dried anchos that I can …
Leaves Dropping – Lack of Light
Q: Hi Dave,Is it normal for chile plants to drop leaves? The leaves on my chile plant seem to drop on a seasonal basis. They would fall off within a period of time and in order for new leaves to grow, I will have to prune it. In case additional info is required, I am from Singapore and the climate …
Mold
Q: Dear Dave,I have been attempting to grow some peppers from seed this year. My habaneros and some Sicilian peppers have sprouted unbelievably but I have found a mold growing around the top of the soil. My question is this: What did I do wrong? And how can I get rid of it? The only thing that I didn’t do …
Con-Carne Mix
Q: Dave,Specifically concerning chili con-carne mix… I was using, with my chili recipe, a con-carne roll or mix made by Dubuque. I can no longer find this roll. I then began using another con-carne mix or roll made by Blue Ribbon. I can no longer find this product. Could you recommend several con-carne mixes that I may try and that …
BBQ Sauce Base
Q: Hi Dave, I am experimenting with my own BBQ sauces and I would like your expert opinion on something. Which base should I start with…ketchup or tomato sauce? Thanks a lot!–Blake A: Hello Blake:My own personal preference is tomato sauce because ketchup is too sweet.–Dave