Q: Hello, Dave!I’m hoping you can settle an office debate. The question being debated is, "What is the difference between ’salsa’ and ’picante sauce’?" My opinion is there is a difference in consistency, with picante having a base of tomato paste or puree. Your expeditious response would be greatly appreciated!Thanking you in advance, Ann A: Hello Ann:In the commercial world there …
Storing Roasted Red Peppers in Oil
Q: Hi Dave,Earlier you told me that if I store roasted red peppers in olive oil, “bacteria will grow and spoil everything.” But you can buy them like that at the store, can you not?Thanks, Cheryl A: Hello Cheryl:Good question, but I haven’t seen roasted red peppers in oil. I’ve seen peppers like that packed in water and vinegar, which …
Looking for Hickory Smoked Potato Chip
Dave:I have been searching everywhere for a simple, hickory smoked potato chip popular in the 50s-60s. Does anyone make such a thing now? Love this site, my husband is a pepper lover.Thank you,skculver@aol.comHello Skculver:I don’t think so. There are potato chips with smoked flavors, like Smoked Ham and Smoked Cheddar, and of course barbecue flavored potato chips, but a search …
Drying Chiltepins
Dave:I have been growing a couple of chili tepin plants from seed. We picked them after that were red and let them air dry. The first year they seemed to be fine. Last year when stored in a jar they grew a mold and were useless. What is the best way to harvest them? How should they be handled after …
Would love Fiery-Foods Show in Phoenix, AZ
Hello Dave:I’m a chilehead from way back. I was living in Tampa, Fl. and went to your shows there. I’ve since moved to Phoenix AZ and was wondering if or when you will bring your show here. Being the sixth largest city in the country and being what I think, is a hot sauce/salsa mecca, you should bring your show …