Chili Pepper News

There are some things that people just go crazy over like chocolate or chilies. You know what we mean; some people just have a glimmer in their eyes when they even think about these foods. Of course, chili and chocolate aren’t the only ones; you’ll find people that flip for cheese or hamburgers or wine. You can make a few good pairs out of those and in rare instances, you may even be able to mix all three together for an incredible evening. But, chili and chocolate are natural bedfellows. And, they have been since both were linked to, well,...

Peppers are delicious. They’re filled with health benefits. They boost your metabolism and add a kick to your meals. They’re colorful, and you can prepare them in such crazy ways. And, let’s face it there are ever so many varieties, from jalapeños to reapers. But, for f***s sake, stop smoking them. Chili peppers are not meant for smoking. (Though smoked peppers are delicious.) Seriously. Don’t smoke jalapeños in a bong or vape reapers. It’s a dumb idea.

The internet is a funny, funny thing. It’s transformed everything over the past few decades – research, connections with high school friends, and an endless stream of shit to buy or obsess over. And, you never know what’s going to become a sensation. While few things are as powerful as Kim Kardashian’s ass, you’ll find that rainbow highlighter makeup and Carolina Reapers tend to hold a lot more weight than the cute kitten videos it’s impossible to escape.

The statement overheard at a food market went something like this… He brought the hot and the extra hot chili sauce. There’s also an extreme sauce made with habaneros. I don’t know why he didn’t bring that; there are always people at these sorts of things that want to blow their face-off. Who knew that people still considered habaneros hot? We sure didn’t. There are much hotter chili peppers out there. If a fast-food chain sells something called Ghost Pepper Fries, you get the feeling that habaneros are just, well habaneros. They’re not explosive. They’re not violently hot. They’re the...