You know you’re mainstream when McDonald’s and Burger King put you on a burger. Chiles have made their way into fast food sandwiches all over the country; Wendy’s even has a ghost pepper burger (granted, it’s not that hot, but still). The NPD Group is a global info company that tracks this sort of thing. According to them, fifty-six percent of America’s households keep spicy heat on hand.
Smoked Pumpkin and Dark Rum Shakes
Pumpkin-infused dark rum is pretty out there, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Overall, I liked the way it came out but make sure you don’t overdo it on the pumpkin. Too much of it and you’ll lose most of the rum or have to squeeze it out! This time, I made milkshakes with it at a friend’s party. The hardest part? Meeting demand. I made alcoholic milkshakes for ten people before I ran out. Here are the recipes for both the smoky pumpkin-infused rum and the shakes that followed.
New Mexico Chiles: History Legend, and Lore
With most firsthand account books, someone dies or at the very least you get a graphic description of some horrible event, complete with gory photos. This is typically followed by a round of talk show appearances, and up until a few years ago, crying on TV in front of Oprah. You wont’ find any of that crap in this upbeat chile love letter. Unlike many eyewitness-esque works, Kelly Urig’s New Mexico Chiles: History, Legend, and Lore is a positive tribute to an icon from the writer’s childhood. Here’s what I mean…
Hot News
Here’s some of the latest news and items from the world of chiles, smoke, and fire.
Breadless Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Years ago, Jack-in-the-Box ran an ad with the lines, “But why a bun? A bun’s neither meat nor cheese.” They were joking. I wasn’t when I stole the idea and used Yanni Jalapeno Grilling Cheese as the bread for this sandwich. The company makes two types of grilling cheese and my cheese-only grilled cheese sandwich idea seemed like a great test flight for their products.
Last Day to Enter the Scovies
Because of customer requests and the Labor Day Holiday, we have extended the deadline to today September 11 at midnight. This will be the only extension. We must have your products in our hands by September 18. The Scovie Awards Competition is the oldest and largest contest for the Fiery Foods and Barbecue Industries.
Two Days Left to Enter the Scovies
Because of customer requests and the Labor Day Holiday, we have extended the deadline to September 11 at midnight. This will be the only extension. We must have your products in our hands by September 18. The Scovie Awards Competition is the oldest and largest contest for the Fiery Foods and Barbecue Industries.
