by Dave DeWitt, Research and Notes by Mary Jane Wilan Why Europe is Embracing Fiery-Foods Part Two: Germany and Denmark Part One Part Three Recipes: Gravlax with Spicy Mustard Sauce Renate’s Mixed Pepper Medallions We boarded the ferry Admiral of Scandinavia and the first thing Mary Jane did was upgrade our cabin to a better one. Actually, …
Peperoncino Festival 2006, Part 2 of 2
By Harald Zoschke … and even more Chile Peppers Pods of all sorts of varieties were also available from Miceli, a nursery from the town of Scalea, just north of Diamante. Their talented staff also created wonderful chile bouquets, showing off the potential of ornamental peppers. The pepper twigs were assembled in florist’s foam. Viva Habanero! Besides countless …
Peperoni di Senise, Tasty Treasure from Italy
Story and Photos by Harald Zoschke We already reported in detail about Calabria, the secret European Chiliheadquarters. Just north of Calabria, in the Basilicata region, we discovered another tasty treasure: “Peperoni di Senise”. Just like “Champagne” sparkling wine or “Roquefort” cheese, this special kind of pepper enjoys origin protection issued by the European Union, so the rest of the …
Shocking! Revealed by Pepperazzi: Chile Pepper Balconies
Photos & story by Harald Zoschke Southern Italy. Bright sunshine. A mild sea breeze. Chile peppers are drying in the air here. So do linen, underwear and work outfits. As the place in the sun is scarce, potent pods have to share space with cleaned clothing. Watch the excitement of chiles caught in the act of mingling …
Peperoncino Festival 2007
Story and Photos by Harald Zoschke “What, it’s already Peperoncino Festival again?” Domenico, owner of the Diamante hot shop “Greenhouse” had beefed up his shop and himself – a sure fire sign that another year went by and the annual Pepreroncino Festival was close. “Quindici anni tutti piccanti” – fifteen totally hot & spicy years was this year’s motto, as the …