Chili Pepper News — Chili Peppers

t seems like there are more chili eating contests year on year. And, there appears to be a constant stream of radio DJs and TV hosts diving into the hottest foods they (or rather, their producers) can find.

So, we’re pretty sure most of our customers (at least our American ones) don’t have elephants running around their neighborhoods. Sure, if you live close enough to the zoo, you might hear them trumpeting every now and again. But, they’re not running rampant. You’re unlikely to run into an elephant when you stop off for a cup of coffee, for example.

We’re constantly raving about all the good things capsaicin does for the body. And, it’s true; capsaicin does a lot of good. It’s been known to relieve severe headaches and cause cancer cells to commit suicide (without harming the neighboring healthy cells). Research shows that capsaicin might just stop a heart attack in its tracks and may even prevent some types of cancers from developing.

Chill and chili peppers may start the same way when you speak these words. But, that’s about all these things have in common. And they would like to keep it that way, thank you very much. If you want to enjoy either one (and perhaps both), it’s best if you develop a few tactics to protect your chili peppers from the cold.