This chipotle penne vodka pasta recipe is from John Hard of CaJohn’s Fiery Foods.
Why Super Hot Peppers Get So Hot
Apparently, the reason superhots make so much more fire than jalapenos or habaneros is because they’re OCD. According to research at the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, the main difference between the two groups of chiles is that superhots maximize their interior space. Much like how my roommate in college Tetris’ed everything in the apartment neatly into its own little storage compartment.
Goulash Soup
Sharon Hudgins’ is one of our best contributors. Her travel work is top notch. Earlier this week, we ran her Baltic Bites feature at Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central’s week and this Goulash Soup was blatantly snatched from that story as an example of her work.
Death Star Grill Goes Into Production
I’ve seen all kinds of homemade Star Wars-themed grills and given the number of Star Wars accessories we’ve talked about in the past, I’m not what you’d call “blown away” that a company now makes an officially licensed Death Star backyard grill.
The Fiery Foods Show Makes the Everfest Calendar
Our very own National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show has its own entry at everfest.com now. The website is a traveling foodie’s dream, chock full of listings, complete with photos, links, maps, and places to stay. Here’s what they had to say about our show
Burn Tested: Chicken in Strawberry-Rhubarb Salsa
That went well. Any time I bust open a jar of fruit salsa, I’m a little skeptical. Mango and peach I understand. When you start throwing berries into the mix with onions and peppers, though, I’m still getting used to the idea. I like fruit salsa but I’m still trying to wrap my noggin around it. At last year’s show Chehalem Ridge Brands gave me four of their fruit salsas to test out. I made some good pork burgers with the pineapple. Last night a group of chicken thighs hit the grill slathered in the company’s Swingin’ Strawberry-Rhubarb Salsa. The results came out better than I hoped.
Happy National Hot Sauce Day!
In case you didn’t know, today is National Hot Sauce Day. Google is even in the act, with this nod to Wilbur Scoville (since it’s also, not coincidentally, his birthday). To commemorate the occasion, here’s a recipe for DIY Sriracha sauce.
