Chili Pepper News

As if being #1 and #3 Presidents and authoring the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were not enough, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were talented gardeners as well. Both were the first Presidents to dip their green thumbs into planting peppers.

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.

Chili peppers are a universal food that can morph into many things including sauces, spices, and even an eclectic decoration for the home. All across the world chili peppers are influencing the way we eat, cook, and even take care of our health. Here are unique ways 5 countries across the globe incorporate chili peppers into their everyday lives:

While black cats and the number 13 tend to put the fear in some people, these superstitions are just some of the many that have become folklore in our world culture. Food is an element that is quite dominant in superstitions including “Throwing salt over your shoulder” and “how to keep vampires away with garlic.” - those are obvious. But there are some that you may have never heard of like did you know it’s bad luck to cut a banana and also never bring one aboard a ship - you may get lost at sea!