Chile Gear, Part 1
Every chilehead probably has some "chile gear;" that is, everyday objects emblazoned with images of chile pods. We invite you to send us photos of your own personal chile gear. For example, Marco Budinis in Italy sent us some examples of his chile gear. His car keys: His mouse: His flip flops: Send us photos of your chile gear by …
World’s Longest Ristra: 157 Feet, 7 Inches
At the New Mexico State Fair, Fiery Foods & BBQ editor Gwyneth Doland assists 1546 other chile enthusiasts create the World’s Longest Ristra at the NM Department of Agriculture building. Volunteers help by hanging the ristra, first vertically…. And then horizontally, for a total length of 157 feet, 7 inches. The ristra was assembled in 7 hours by an …
Chile-Tomato Cross?
Well, if it could happen, the “chilmato” would look like this Dear Dave, I am an American living in Yokohama Japan. Due to limited space I must garden in rather small containers, This year I have some jalapeños sandwiched between 2 tomato plants. The resulting peppers do not look like jalapeño, They are heart shaped. Could they have cross-pollinated with …