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7 Tips for cooking with Chili
What to do if it’s too spicy? 1. Use cautiously! The first and most important rule when using chillies is: Be cautious with the amount of chillies you use, start...
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Overwintering chillies
Instructions for the overwintering of chili plants According to literature, only one of the 5 chili types is perennial. This is the Capsicum frutescens , whose most...
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The effect of Capsaicin
The effect of Capsaicin on the human body - background information Why do chilies burn our mouths? Why do we begin to sweat? And why do we feel good about it, as if we`re...
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Where should you grow the chillies?
An important question that should be considered before you begin to cultivate your own chillies is: How much space do I have for my chili plants? Remember: In one pack...
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Chili General Knowledge
Chillies and their spiciness The spiciness of chillies has its origin in Capsaicin , which is more or less present in all types of chili. A few decades ago, Hungarian...
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Chili Cultivation Diary 2014
Accompany a variety of mild chilies from the seed to the harvest After having cultivated the extremely spicy Trinidad Scorpion Butch T in 2013, this season we will...
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Fiery Foods Show
The fair for chili lovers One of the worlds largest, if not the largest, chili fair takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For the first time it was created in 1988 by...
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Drying chili seeds
Instructions for drying chili seeds to obtain seeds from your own harvest The conditions for obtaining high-quality chili seeds from your own harvest are healthy, completely...
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Scovie Awards
And the "Oscar" goes to... The Scovie Awards are awarded annually, so to say the "Oscar" of the chili world. The Scovie Award is named in honor of Wilbur Scoville, the...
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Chili Cultivation Diary 2013
Accompany a Trinidad Scorpion Butch T from the seed to the harvest Day 1: 3. February 2013 Soak the seeds in water overnight. This enables the seedling to...
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The spiciest chili varieties in the world
Get to know the spiciest chili varieties in the world, and find out interesting background information on the record holders Carolina Reaper (2013 - today) Since...
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Make your own Chili Chocolate
Instructions for making chili chocolate for your own private consumption - tips and tricks Spicy Chili Chocolate is not a modern invention, as the Mayans (250 - 900 A.D.)...
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Make your own Chili Salt
Recipe for making chili salt - tips and tricks For chili salt you only need 2 ingredients: Salt and Chillies. We recommend coarse sea salt und chillies with a lot...
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Make your own Chili Schnapps
Recipe for making your own spicy Chili Schnapps You will need a bottle of schnapps of your choice. We recommend the following: Vodka, corn, fruit schnapps, marc (Grappa)....
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Stuffed Jalapenos
Recipe for stuffed Jalapenos - quick and easy Cut our Pickled Palatine Jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the core. Alternatively, you could also use...
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Where can I get chili seeds
Where can I get my chili seeds? High-quality seeds are important for a successful cultivation and a bountiful harvest. Worldwide there are more than 3,000 chili varieties,...
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What is the hottest product in the world?
Question: What is the hottest product or food in the world? Answer: The spicy substance in chili is called Capsaicin and is measured in Scoville Units ( Info...
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Chili cultivation in winter?
Question: Can you also cultivate chillies indoors in winter? Answer: Like all plants, chillies require a few things to grow. Here, one should distinguish between...
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Does chili help against martens?
Question: Does chili help against martens and can it be used as a repellent against wild animals ? Answer: The spiciness of chillies (Capsaicin) naturally also...
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When should chillies be harvested?
Question: How can you recognise when chillies are ripe and can be harvested? Answer: Chillies should always be harvested when they are ripe, as green chillies usually...
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Are chili plants perennial?
Question: Are chili plants annual or perennial and how can they be overwintered? Answer: According to literature, only one of the 5 chili types is perennial. This...
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Do chillies grow in Mid Europe?
Question: Can you successfully grow and cultivate chillies in Mid Europe ? Answer: The answer is a clear YES. Most chillies originally come from very warm climate...
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How many Scoville Units does Tabasco have?
Question: How many Scoville Units is the Red Tabasco Pepper Sauce from McIlhenny? Answer: Red Tabasco Pepper Sauce from McIlhenny from the USA is the most famous...
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Tabasco
Spiciness: 8 (30.000 - 50.000 SHU) General Info: Tabasco ( Capsicum frutescens ) has probably been the most famous chili variety in the world for almost 150 years. The...
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