[CH] Open Fields 2009
Jim (jim@wildpepper.com)
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:21:12 -0400
Consider this last posted invite for Open Fields 2009. Here are some
particulars. Come one, come all. Email me for details/directions/
invite/info with the subject header of "Open Fields 2009" for more.
In brief, as if there'd be anyone on this list that doesn't already
know :-) this is a FREE event**. Hang out with Chileheads from all
over the world (Ian from England said he'll be there as might be
Oliver from Australia), camp in the fields or stay in nearby hotels,
and pick all the chiles you want. Participate in a charity raffle,
cook up a sauce fresh from the fields for the contest, eat more food
than you can imagine, and yes- probably drink a little bit ;-) You
can also wish Scott KCK and wife Sherry happy anniversary as this is
how/where they spend it! I'll try to arrange another gourmet meal at
Richard's Kitchen for those here on Thursday but let me know so that I
can warn them :-) Attach faces to a lot of the names you see here on
the list! Hobby Farmer & Mrs Hobby with their infamous habanero peach
ice cream, Dan from Ft Wayne, Ted the Chilehead, ChefKam, CaJohn,
Cameron "Cardinal" Begg, Susan "Chilewoman", and so many others I'll
let name themselves! There'll be MSN Rogues (some of whom are 'dual
citizens', Bloggers, CH listers, locals, fans and so many lovers of
the pod that I can't keep it all straight :-) The Media has even been
known to show up now and again- FoodTV, Living Green magazine, Hoosier
Farmer, Across Indiana... who knows- this could be your big break into
stardom :-) They seem fascinated that a sub-culture of folks exist
who actually *like* chiles :-)
Dates are September 26th & 27th, though arriving early and staying
late is welcomed. I-69 extension has been approved, not to mention my
job change, so one of these years it *will* be the last year. I think
this is the 13th, 14th or 15th, or so annual. Directions are NOT to
be posted to general forums or blogs- it will be explained why in the
email you receive upon emailing me.
Slightly over 10,000 plants. Pardon the spellings- I'm too tired to
care at the moment. Plants look great, but the chiles are slow since
it's been such a cold summer. We've only had a few days over 90 F.
We'll see how it goes. Yeeesh- time to start thinking about Port-o-let
& tent rentals! Martinsville, though slightly farther, is certainly a
straighter shot! They did pave that treacherous little section of road
right across from the fields, so that helps the Franklin crowd.
Here are the chiles. since this is supposed to about chiles :-) List
deemed pretty complete though not guaranteed 100% accurate:
7-Pod, Aconcagua, African Fish, Aji Yellow, Atomic Fire (Chris),
Bolivian Rainbow, Big Jim, Beni Highlands, Antillais Carribean, Boris
Banana, Bulgarian Carrot, Butch T Hab Cross, Chacoense Red, Chiero
Recife, Chimayo, Colba Rawat, Corno Di Toro, Cumari, Duquenes
Backyard, Explosive Ember, Fatalii, Golden Nugget, Grif 9123, Grif
9410, Harrolds St Barts, Jamaican Chocolate, Jamaican Red Hot, Kung
Pao, Louisianna Long, Malagueta, Marconi, Matt's Peperoncini, Nepalese
Bell, Orange Hab, Orange Peter, Pimiento, Poblano, Poinsettia,
Pimento, Purple Ornamental, Red Savina(R), Santo Domingo, Serrano,
Spanish Spice, Sweet Cayenne, Sweet Diablo, Tabasco Yellow, Tormenta,
Trinidad Scorpion, and Zavory
-Jim C
http://www.StepUpforCharity.org
**the raffle and sauce contest are currently the only remaining
sources of funds for the StepUp. Participating in the raffle/auction
is GREATLY appreciated! There is some way too cool stuff donated this
year, as in years past. Plan on bringing a buck or two for that.