Chili Pepper News — chiles

If you find yourself constantly craving hot peppers, you’ve probably thought about growing your own. Luckily, they’re pretty easy to grow and pretty easy to harvest. If you follow a few easy tips on how and when to pick the best peppers you’re sure to come out with great results.

The chile is the official vegetable of the state of New Mexico. Here are some fun facts about why New Mexico may be the “spiciest” state in the U.S.

Some like it hot and some like it all wrinkly and dried out - okay we’re talking about chiles here (get your mind out of the gutter). Dried chiles are what give the smoky all-around tempting flavor to Mexican and Southwestern dishes. Add them to mole sauces, salsas, stuff them whole or blend them to turn then into their own unique sauces. It’s the magic of dried chiles!