Q: Dear Dave,Where is the best place to get info on the history of hot sauce? My son is doing a school project and he collects hot sauces.–Kim A: Hello Kim:See my article, here: http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/history.html–Dave
Habaneros’ Proper Name
Q: Yo Dave,I had a bumper crop of habaneros this year and I smoked a few hundred. Everyone who sees, tastes or receives them as gifts wants to know, "What are these?" I would like to refer to these great-tasting peppers by their proper name. Thanks, DNS A: Hello David:Well, if they are orange and lantern-shaped, they are indeed habaneros. If they …
Safe Preservatives
Q: Dear Dave,I would like to know how to preserve chili sauce and tomato sauce for a long time. What preservative are often used which are safe for our health?Thanks, Kim from Vietnam A: Hello Kim:I do not recommend the use of preservatives other than natural ones such as citric acid. If citric acid is used and the sauces are properly …
Recipes for Arrivivi Gusano chiles?
Q: Dave,I bought some Arrivivi Gusano pepper plants this year and I got a huge crop (bought from the Chile Woman and boy did I get my money’s worth), but I have no clue as to what to cook or make from them. I could make some hot sauces, etc. (the usual) but I am looking for specific recipes for …
Cabbage Looper Problem
Q: Hi Dave!In late summer/early fall I purchased a grow light and brought a few of my favorite chile plants indoors to keep producing during the winter. They’re doing well, but the largest, a Red Savina, has a cabbage looper problem. They seem to think it’s summertime, and want to continue their life cycle. I’ve only been able to find …