My First Habanero

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By Stu Burns; Photos by Norman Johnson   People often ask me how I reached the pinnacle of pepperdom and, after an indulgent chuckle, I take a sip from my perfectly pungent Bloody Maria and retell the oft-told tale of my passionate indulgence. I used to be a normal guy, owner of the Snoozing Pines Trailer Park and the kinda …

The Many Styles of Smoked Lamb

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By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Lamb, once only served in the spring when young sheep were brought to the market in April and May, is now gaining popularity as a year-round festive dinner and, of course, for a traditional Easter or Passover feast. Generally speaking, lamb comes from a young sheep, ranging in age from one week to one year. A …

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Saga Jolokia

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By Harald Zoschke SuperSite 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 Saga Jolokia – Searching for the new “World’s Hottest Chile” By Harald Zoschke, with …

Why Chiles Conquered America

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I am constantly asked to explain the exponential growth of interest in chile peppers and the boom in fiery foods products in the U.S. over the past two decades. How did a meat and potatoes America become enamored of hot sauces, salsas, spicy snack food, chili con carne, and hundreds and hundreds of other fiery foods? First, we must look …

Soup Season Is Here!

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Fall is my favorite time of the year because 1. The weather is perfect here in New Mexico and 2. I get to eat a lot of soups, stews, chowders, bisques and other variations of this one-pot meal.  That’s why I was so pleased to receive an advance copy of 300 Sensational Soups, by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds (Robert …