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
Heat Shrink Bands
Q: Hello Dave,Love your site! I have spent days searching the Internet for a supplier of heat shrink bands for my homemade sauce. I don’t want those little clear ones that just cover the caps, I want the kind that almost cover the entire neck, in different colors, perforated so they tear off easily. I just need small quantities, something …
Pest Control on Just-Germinated Sprouts
Q: Hello Dave,What is the best pest control for aphids and other pests on just-germinated sprouts from chile seeds? I live in Upstate New York and an aerosol would not contaminate the area. I am growing habaneros, Tobascos, Thai dragon and Scotch bonnets. They are being started inside, until mature.–Steve A: Hello Mike:I gently mist the area with Raid Flying …
What Are MiniPeppers?
Q: Dear Dave,A company called Master’s Touch is marketing a product called MiniPeppers Piments Miniatures. They are sweet and very good. What are they, and are seeds available?Thanks, JM A: Hello JM:They are miniature bell peppers for the produce industry. Here’s the description of them from www.masterstouch.com: "In taste testing surveys, 70% of consumers tell us that Master’s Touch® MiniPeppers taste …
Carrots & Habs Complimentary
Q: Hi Dave,Most of the habanero sauce recipes on your website call for carrot. Does the carrot flavor specifically compliment the habanero?Thanks, Sivan A: Hello Sivan:The carrot dilutes the intense heat of the habanero and the flavor is complimentary. But other vegetables or fruits can be used, such as mango, papaya, or even sweet potato.–Dave