Q: Dear Dave,I just had my first Big Jim harvest this year and to my surprise, the peppers were only 3 to 5 inches long. The peppers were starting to change from green to red so I’m calling them ripe. Is this due to a lack of water?History: I live in California; plants get sun from 10:00am to 6:00pm (I …
Preserving Cherry Peppers for Xmas
Q: Dear Dave,We have grown some hot cherry peppers. We plan on using them around Christmas in a cheese recipe we like to make. (We usually buy bottled peppers in the store.) How do we preserve the peppers so we can use them at Christmas?Thanks, Carl and Sandy A: Hello Carl and Sandy:Either freeze them or pickle them. See:http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/fresh_chiles.asphttp://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/pickle.html–Dave
Soooooo Hot Anaheims
Q: Dear Dave,I grew Anaheim chiles for the first time this year. They are soooo hot! Is there some way to tame them? What do I do to roast them?Thanks, Sue A: Hello Sue:There is nothing you can do about the heat level except mix them with milder chiles, such as bells. For handling, roasting, and peeling, see: http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/fresh_chiles.asp–Dave
Brick Chili in Louisiana
Q: Dear Dave,I recently moved from south Texas to Louisiana and I am unable to find any brick chili. Is there a company I can email to get this product?Thanks, Cindy A: Hello Cindy:The Texas Chili Company makes brick chili and distributes it in grocery stores in Louisiana. Contact them for more information: sales@texaschilicompany.com.–Dave
Business Plan Tips
Q: Mr. DeWitt,I began making and selling my own hot sauces about 6 months ago. I am also working toward my MBA, and for my final project, I am writing a business plan for my business in the hopes of making a good grade, and more importantly, in the hopes of getting my business off the ground. I would be …