Chile Pepper Institute Now Has SuperHot Sauce

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Holy Jolokia!  That’s the name of the hot sauce the Chile Pepper Institute is releasing as a fund-raiser.  The Institute has partnered with CaJohn’s Fiery Foods in Columbus, Ohio to produce the sauce, which is made with the world’s hottest pepper, the ‘Bhut Jolokia’, or "ghost pepper."   This partnership marks the first time CPI has partnered with a private …

Chile Marketing Guru Ed Avalos Appointed by President Obama

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Ed  Avalos, currently marketing director of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, has been nominated by President Obama as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Ed has 34 years experience in agriculture marketing including the on-going 12-state green chile pepper promotion which yearly generates over $26 million in retail sales.  I helped Ed, …

My Perfect Breakfast

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When I lived in Richmond (VA), April was the time of the shad run up the James River, and my friends and I would be on the banks casting weighted jigs into the rapids to catch them.  It was amazing how long it took to land a large shad–three pounds or more–in the swirling current.  Sometimes, 20 minutes!  I had …

Free Mobile Grill!

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The major grilling season for 2009 has just begun and during these trying economic times, every griller is looking to save money. The Fiery Foods & Barbecue SuperSite has made arrangements with national supermarket chains to give all of our readers a free mobile grill.  Go here for the details on getting your free mobile grill!

“I Kissed a Salsa”

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The Salsa Twins, John and Jim Thomas of El Pinto Restaurant and Salsa, star with Katy Perry in her new music video, "Waking Up in Las Vegas."  Katy’s big hit so far is "I Kissed a Girl."  This video was shot at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.   Coming soon to a hand-held device near you!