Hi Dave! I was wondering if there has been a method developed for injecting capsaicin from the habinero pepper into the body for health reasons and thereby avoid the hotness in actually having to eat the pepper to get the benefits.Alan Hello Alan:No injections but there are cayenne capsules that you can swallow to avoid the burning sensation.Dave
Making Chile Wine
Dave,How do you make chile wine? With best wishes,John Hello John:I’ve never done it, but have spoken with some Aussies who have. They used the peeled, chopped flesh of large chillies such as New Mexican plus some sugar and proceeded with the typical fermentation techniques used with grapes to make wine. I tasted theirs, a dessert wine, and it was …
Removing Capsaicin from the Hands
Dave,What’s the best way to get the capsaicin from habanero peppers off your hands? My husband decided to deseed and de-membrane without gloves when he was making his sauce. His hands have been "burning" for several hours. Any help?Edna Hello Edna:Have him "wash" his hands in vegetable oil for several minutes, then rewash them with a strong detergent. That should …
Hot Sauce Building Heat?
Hi Dave,I have a hot sauce that keeps getting hotter. I bought a bottle of a gag hot sauce "Ass in Hell," and each time I break it out it is hotter and hotter. I honestly can’t use it anymore and the heat has by far out shot any flavor it has and now become more of "a dare" vs.. …
Pesticides on Mexican Chiles
Q: Hi Dave, I’ve had your books for over 10 years now and LOVED the results. Not all recipes read in cookbooks are successful, but 90% of yours work for me, and I recommend both your books and recipes to everyone I know who’s interested in chiles or cooking generally. I’ve made EVERY one in Whole Chile Pepper Book, some …