Here is the URL for making ristras, with illustrations, and how to make red chile sauce, from the NMSU http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/cahe/redtops/_e/e-312.html Judy Howle howle@ebicom.net Flavors of the South Recipes for "heat lovers" http://www.ebicom.net/~howle Hot and Spicy Food Editor Suite 101 http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/462