Q: Dear Dave,I have a recipe for salsa using serrano peppers. I was told to boil the peppers—what might be the reason for this?Thanks, Craig B. A: Hello Craig:No need to boil the peppers. Use them raw.–Dave
Where to Order Peri-Peri
Q: Hi Dave,I am trying to locate the Peri-Peri pepper or, as sometimes known, the Bird’s Eye chile pepper. Thank you, Rachel A: Hello Rachael:"Peri-Peri" is the Swahili generic term for peppers, and they can be anything. The Bird’s Eye is a small, erect-podded African chile that is hard to find commercially in the U.S. There’s not much flavor to them, …
Copyrights & Permits
Q: Dear Dave,When starting a food business, such as hot sauces and such, do you need to register your name or copyright it with anyone in particular? Is a small business license needed?–Chad A: Hello Chad:You cannot copyright a name; rather you should get a trademark on it. You can search to see if it is already registered by visiting: …
Jaloproctitis
Q: Dave,This is not quite an orthodox pepper question, but you are the most likely of any I know to be able to answer it. I understand the hot element in peppers is capsaicin, which is an organic substance which is metabolized in our stomach and intestinal tract. So why, after consuming peppers, when I have a bowel movement does …
Chile de Arbol
Q: Dear Dave,Help! I need to know what fresh pepper is dried to become the chile de arbol.–Doug A: Hello Doug:In this case it is called chile de arbol, fresh or dried, but it is sold only in the dried form.–Dave