Chilies are an important part of most traditional dishes of Mexico. In fact, Mexico and Peru are two countries in the world that have the widest varieties of chiles and … Read more…
Charleston, the South Carolina port city, is known for spicy seafood like She Crab Soup, Shrimp and Grits, Frogmore Stews, and many more. The summer here is sweltering and sweaty. … Read more…
The original red cayenne pepper has its origin in Cayenne, French Guiana; it has been in cultivation since ancient times. But today, there are 7 verified distinct verities of Cayenne … Read more…
The Cascabella peppers are amazingly beautiful looking chilies with their waxy and bright yellow and red appearance. Many mistake them for banana peppers or Hungarian Hot Wax peppers for their … Read more…
Cascabel pepper called chile cascabel in Mexico, is well known for the delicious salsas they make. In fact, Cascabel Salsa, with tomato or tomatillo, is a famed street food in … Read more…
I personally love Carmen Peppers for their flavor and thickness. They’re ideal for stuffing and roasting. This Italian pepper is a bull’s horn type (Corno di toro) pepper, a name … Read more…
Habanero pepper is a dash of very hot chili pepper, a darling of people who enjoy hot and spicy foods. In fact, it is one of the most commonly used and … Read more…
The name “Bishop’s Crown Pepper” springs from the atypical shape of the chili, which has a resemblance to a bishop’s cap or bell. For this reason, the plant is also … Read more…
The name “banana” assigned to a pepper evokes curiosity, especially to those who aren’t familiar with this chili pepper. They are named ‘banana peppers’ because they resemble actual bananas. Their yellowish color … Read more…