[CH] Look What Was In A E-Newsletter I Got
RST G (synapse7@home.com)
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:13:11 -0500
I couldn't believe that this was in an e-newsletter I received. I never
expect anything on chiles and they had descriptions of the most popular
peppers. This is what it read (nothing new or interesting):
**GARDEN SHED
Hot stuff- a guide to peppers:
My friend Robin who has the stand next to me at the West Tisbury
Farmers Market loves hot peppers and can grow them with the best hot
pepper aficionados. Every summer I over-hear several conversations
with pepper lovers as they converse on the best ways to cook, can, and
delight in the flavor, aroma, and heat of these hot beauties.
Colorful and rich in flavor and history, I always admire Robins
selection but never touch, I don t like really hot flavors.
Anaheim- known as the new Mexico pepper but named after the California
City this is a relatively mild pepper used ground in paprika and chili
powder.
Cayenne- is often found in red Chile powder and red pepper powders.
These peppers are similar to the Thai pepper and are quite hot.
Habanero- A native to the Caribbean and North coast of America these
peppers are extremely hot. They have a conical lantern shape with
puffy shoulders. They mature to a bright orange color.
Jalapeno- Named for the city of Jalapa in Mexico, this pepper ranges
from medium hot to very hot, in colors of dark green, purple green to
red. Very popular in southwestern cuisine these peppers are used
fresh and prepared as Chipotle. A jalapeno smoked over peat, giving
it a fruity smoked flavor great in salsas, salads, soups and
conserves.
Pepperacini- Long and skinny with red wrinkled skin this 2- 3 inch
pepper has a sweet medium hot flavor. Usually seen packed in vinegar
and used for on colorful antipasto appetizers.
Poblano- A gorgeous pepper with a shinny black -green skin and a
wonderful rich smoldering hot flavor. A favorite with chefs for
chilles rellenos. They stuff the peppers with a blend of 6 cheeses
and fry them.
Scothc Bonnet- Don t let this pepper s small size deceive you , only 1
1/ 2 inches in diameter but it packs a punch. One of the hottest
peppers. A close relative of the Habanero this striking pepper comes
in colors from yellow, orange and sunset red.
Serrano- One of the best peppers for salsas and guacamole, these small
blunt peppers change color as they mature. Starting green they blend
to orange and then a bright yellow.
I know it isn't all that interesting what they said, but I thought it
interesting that I saw it in there. It is a newsletter on Herbs, not
peppers or planting.
Glad to see others out there getting people to eat chiles!
RisaG