Harvesting Jalapenos

The Soul of the Mexicans, Part 3

Dave DeWitt Mexico and Central America Leave a Comment

Creating a Cuisine, by Dave DeWitt The arrival of the Spanish in Mexico had a profound effect on the cuisine of the country as the ingredients the explorers brought with them soon transformed the eating habits of the Indians. However, the Aztecs and their descendants did not give up their beloved staples such as chiles, corn, and chocolate; they combined …

Red Poblano

Pepper Profile: Ancho/Poblano

Dave DeWitt Capsicum annuum Species—Most Common Varieties Leave a Comment

By Dave DeWitt Fiery Foods & BBQ Central Recommendations Chile Pepper Bedding Plants… over 500 varieties from Cross Country Nurseries, shipping April to early June. Fresh pods ship September and early October. Go here Chile Pepper Seeds… from all over the world from the Chile Pepper Institute. Go here Photos by Harald Zoschke   The Plant This chile is a pod …