Bell Pepper

Cookin' with Bell Peppers

Posted on 21 May 2011

Like it hot? Like it spicy? Or do you prefer it sweet? Like it deep green, red or yellow? You name it! Yes, we are talking about pepper gardening, namely bell pepper. Generally, peppers are tender, slow growing plants that require somewhat higher temperature for cultivation. There are a lot of varieties of pepper plants. The globalization of Mexican food has popularized many types of pepper plants such as cayenne and chili. In this article we will be discussing about growing a specific type of pepper, the infamous, sweet tasting pepper. Bell peppers are scientifically known to be rich in Vitamin C and contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease. If you are looking for a complete yet simple and easy-to-follow way of pepper gardening at home, then you have come to the right page.

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Chili Recipe Tips from the Pros

Posted on 27 April 2011

chili can cause the bottom of the pan to scorch, which leaves the chili with a burned taste. This is a very bitter, ashy taste (think of eating a charcoal briquette after it's been lighted). Teams should constantly stir the chili throughout the competition, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot so that this does not happen. A rubber spatula is the best for this

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Best Chili Recipes - 5 Tips For Cooking Great Chili!

Best Chili Recipes - 5 Tips For Cooking Great Chili!

Posted on 21 April 2011

Chili is a metaphysical thing in the world of cooking. There are major competitions all over the United States, and believe me they can get really cutthroat. People take their chili seriously! Chili is a creation that is highly personal to the person that has created the dish. Lots of folks can work a lifetime to perfect a chili recipe and that is no joke. Just ask anyone that has ever competed in a chili cook off. If you are a newbie to the world of chili and want to get out of "the canned stuff," then welcome! Even if you are an old hat at making chili, welcome! The tips herein will do no harm and only enhance your chili experience! Lets get some tips!

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ChiliFest.com Hot Peppers

Preserving Chili Peppers

Posted on 21 April 2011

The simplest way to preserve a chili is to freeze it. One of the major problems with this is that the chili then loses its eating quality. If you eat a raw chili, and be very careful here about the strength of any chili you eat, there is a crispy crunchy texture to the chili.

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ChiliFest.com Texas Chili

The History of Texas Chili

Posted on 21 April 2011

It is generally accepted, despite its Spanish name, chili con carne (chili peppers with meat) originated in San Antonio Texas. According to a popular theory, Texas chili is an adaptation of a spicy stew that was introduced to the region by immigrants from the Spanish Canary Islands, who came to the area now known as San Antonio in 1731, in what was then the Spanish province of Texas

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Chili Peppers

Quick Chili Pepper Growing Guide

Posted on 03 December 2010

Hot peppers love heat. They need warm soil and air temperatures throughout the growing season and are very sensitive to frost. Use plastic mulches, row covers, hoop houses, anything that will help grow this wonderful vegetable more quickly in cooler climes.

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