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A World of Chile Peppers, Spicy Foods, and Barbecue |
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Tasty Travel
A Peri-Peri Good Time: Spiced Up South Africa by Dave DeWitt Chile peppers lured us to South Africa. One was a popular pickled pepper that was the focus of a plant patent matter that I was consulting on. The other was the Peri-Peri, the principal pepper used in the hot sauces of Nando’s, a large chain of spicy chicken restaurants based in South Africa.
Surprisingly Spicy Spain by Sharon Hudgins Sharon Hudgins eats her way through all of Spain's 47 provinces to find the best spicy food.
Peperoncino Festival 2007 by Harald Zoschke Harald and Renate Zoschke return to southern Italy for this famed festival, throwing some figs and chocolate into the mix.
Muy Caliente in Miami by Julie O'Hara Julie O'Hara explores a very hot Miami and shares some great recipes.
The Oz Mex Movement by John Boland Australian fiery foods magnate John Boland discusses the love of Mexican food Down Under.
Chasing Chiltepins, Part 2 by Kraig Kraft Continuing his quest for wild chiles, the author journeys farther south in Mexico.
Chasing Chiltepins, Part 1 by Kraig Kraft The author travels 10,000 miles through Arizona and Mexico in search of the elusive Mother of All Chiles.
Virginia's Wine Legacy by Dave DeWitt From Jefferson to the present, Virginia is now wine country!
Return to Yucatan by Nancy Gerlach Nancy and Jeff Gerlach revisit their favorite part of Mexico and sample the unique foods.
2007 Show Report by Harald Zoschke Harald Zoschke finds more fun than ever at the 19th annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show.
Guatemalan Lava and Fiery Foods by Paul Ross Travel editor Paul Ross discovers lava in the volcanoes--and in the food of Guatemala in the form of chiles.
Los Cabos: Where Land Ends and Fire Begins by Matthew Dexter From Marlin Quesadillas to Cabrito Stew, Los Cabos have spiced up food!
Carnival Foods of the Caribbean by Jessica McCurdy Crooks Those islanders sure know how to party--and to eat hearty!
Down de Islands: A Travel Retrospective, 1992 by Dave DeWitt and Mary Jane Wilan In Which We Take a B-Wee to Trinidad, Lime About, Eat Congo Peppers, Meet Shadow Bennie, and Solve the Riddle of the Mystery Tombstone.
The Japanese Scovie Awards by Dave DeWitt Dave and Mary Jane travel to Japan to be honored guests and judges at their Scovie Awards.
Peperoncino Festival 2006 by Harald Zoschke Chile peppers, or peperoncini, are taking over Italy! Harald Zoschke reports again from Calabria on the biggest festival ever!
Where Africa Meets India: Fiery Durban Curry by Diana Armstrong Diana Armstrong takes us to Durban, South Africa, to taste their unique version of curry.
A Mosaic of Flavor: Ras el Hanout by Paul Ross From deep within the souks of North Africa comes ras el hanout, a complex, elusive and thoroughly magical blend of spices that, like the region's celebrated mosaics, adds up to much more than the mere sum of its parts.
The Tongue-Numbing "Flower Pepper" of Sichuan Province by Kimberly Dukes Kimberly Dukes lived for nearly a year in Sichuan Province, China, and fell in love with Sichuan pepper, which is again available in the U.S. With five spicy recipes she collected there.
Filipino Grills by Victor Paul Borg Street-side barbecues selling grilled meats and fish with rice appear at almost every street corner in the Philippines every afternoon at dusk.
Thailand's Dark Side of the Fork by Oliver Benjamin There is a dark side to Thai cuisine that remains intentionally hidden from these unsuspecting palates--an often horrifying underworld of macabre cuisine that would make even the hardiest, battle-tested "Iron Chef" cringe like a little girl.
A Peri_Peri Good Time: Spiced Up South Africa by Dave DeWitt We travel to South Africa and enjoy the wildlife, the people, and the spicy food.
Shocking! Revealed by Pepperazzi: Chile Pepper Balconies by Harald Zoschke When travelling Southern Italy around chile harvest time, Harald couldn't help but notice that more than laundry was drying on many balconies. Witness his exciting pepperrazzi report.
Parma - Home of Cheese, Prosciutto and... Peppers by Harald Zoschke Our intrepid European editor, Harald Zoschke, takes a trip to the center of Italian chile pepper research, and returns with a bunch of cheese and pepper products.
Spicy Singapore by Austin Bush With food covering a wide range of cuisines from Chinese to Thai to Indian to Malay, Singapore is a food lover's delight.
West Bengal Home Cooking: Sanghamitra's Kitchen by Victor Paul Borg While staying at Sanghamitra's flat in Delhi, Victor shocks everyone by helping her cook!
Impressions from the 18th Annual National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show by Harald Zoschke Harald Zoschke's photo essay on the delights of the 2006 show.
Peperoni di Senise, Tasty Treasure from Italy by Harald Zoschke Our web desiger Harald Zoschke takes us to Senise, Italy, where the spicy peperoni are the king of the crops.
The Chilehead's Paradise of Peru by Scott Rose Peru is a chilehead's paradise. The country has over 300 different known types of chile peppers, and the nation's regional cuisines, all chile-centric, try to outdo each other in firepower.
Behind the Scenes in Hatch by Paul Ross When "The Chile Capital of the World" turned from green to red, travel editor Paul Ross was there with his camera.
Borneo's Forest Food by Victor Paul Borg The food of Borneo, including tantalizing recipes.
2005 Peperoncino Festival in Calabria, Part 2 of 2 by Harald Zoschke Harald's 2005 Update from Diamante, Calabria, host to the annual Peperoncino Festival. Here's Part 2.
2005 Peperoncino Festival in Calabria, Part 1 of 2 by Harald Zoschke Harald's 2005 Update from Diamante, Calabria, host to the annual Peperoncino Festival. Here's Part 1.
Siberian Hot Stuff by Sharon Hudgins Nobody thinks of Siberian foods as spicy-hot. But delve beyond surface impressions and pallid Russian restaurant fare, and you'll soon encounter some surprisingly spicy elements of this northern cuisine.
The Spicy Food Lover’s Media Tour, Part 1 by Dave DeWitt To promote his brandnew Spicy Food Lover’s Bible, publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang sent Dave on a media tour to promote the book. Dave gave 12 cooking demonstrations, plus numerous media and bookstore appearances that encompassed 18 days and about 10,000 miles of air travel. Here's Part 1 of his tour report, with pictures and recipes.
The Spicy Food Lover’s Media Tour, Part 2 by Dave DeWitt To promote his brandnew Spicy Food Lover’s Bible, publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang sent Dave on a media tour to promote the book. Dave gave 12 cooking demonstrations, plus numerous media and bookstore appearances that encompassed 18 days and about 10,000 miles of air travel. Here's Part 2 of his tour report, with pictures and recipes.
The Spicy Food Lover’s Media Tour, Part 3 by Dave DeWitt To promote his brand new Spicy Food Lover’s Bible, publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang sent Dave on a media tour to promote the book. Dave gave 12 cooking demonstrations, plus numerous media and bookstore appearances that encompassed 18 days and about 10,000 miles of air travel. Here's Part 3 of his tour report, with pictures and recipes.
Tasty Travel: Germany, Austria & Switzerland in one Day by Harald Zoschke In May 2005, Dave and Mary Jane went on a much needed vacation to German-speaking Europe. Harald, their host, took pictures and notes.
Bird Peppers of the Pacific by Patrick Holian Join Patrick on his trip to Guam, searching for wild chiles growing on this remote island in the Pacific. He found the peppers - and spicy recipes, too!
Thai Town: L.A.'s Best-Kept Secret by Robert Bowen Next time in Los Angeles, visit Thai Town and experiment not only Thai culture, but also wonderfully spicy food.
Harvest of Heat: The Chiles of Southern New Mexico by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach All about the famous New Mexican Chiles - history, where they're growing, places to go, and of course sizzling New Mexican chile recipes.
Peperoncino Festival 2004 in Calabria (Italy), Part 3 of 3 by Harald Zoschke Every year in September, European chileheads gather at the Peperoncino Festival in Diamante, Calabria. Here's Harald's 2004 Update, with more than 70 new photos. Part 3.
Peperoncino Festival 2004 in Calabria (Italy), Part2 of 3 by Harald Zoschke Every year in September, European chileheads gather at the Peperoncino Festival in Diamante, Calabria. Here's Harald's 2004 Update, with more than 70 new photos. Part 2.
Peperoncino Festival 2004 in Calabria (Italy), Part 1 of 3 by Harald Zoschke Every year in September, European chileheads gather at the Peperoncino Festival in Diamante, Calabria. Here's Harald's 2004 Update, with more than 70 new photos. Part 1.
Harvest Time in Kalocsa: Hungary’s Red Gold by Sharon Hudgins Paprika is such an important cash crop in Hungary that the locals even call it "Red Gold." Sharon, our food & travel writer, went there for harvest time in September. Also, she spiced up her report with authentic recipes.
First German Chile-Eating Championship by Harald Zoschke In June 2004, Germany had its first Chile-Eating Championship. Here's Harald's report, with a 2005 Update.
Seoul Food in Dallas by Sharon Hudgins Our fiery-foods.com food & travel writer lived in South Korea for a while. Missing the Seoul food, she's now happy to find a Korean cuisine scene emerging in her Texan home town. We spiced up her report with authentic recipes.
Spice Up Your Wedding in New Mexico by Mary Jane Wilan Dave and his wife Mary Jane were recently invited to lunch at the Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe - here's MJ's report. Hint: This place is not just great for weddings!
Dining on Yak at the Sacred Mountain Resort by Dave DeWitt Dave and Mary Jane spent a weekend at a classy resort in northern New Mexico.
Hill Country Heat, by Jim Fergusson On a trip to Oktoberfest in the Texan Hill Country, Jim had to look hard to find anything laced with capsaicin. With the help of some friendly Texans, he even ended up with a Piri-Piri Sorbet.
Saving the Native New Mexican Chiles by Monique I. Cuvelier Join Monique and Dave on a trip to northern New Mexico, where "endangered" landrace chile varieties are still grown. Learn about heirloom chile varietes, and how to cook with them.
The Magnificent Moles of Oaxaca by Patrick Holian Pat traveled to the Valley of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, a region famous for its seven moles, and returned with great pictures and mole recipes.
What’s Up with Goat Peppers? A Quest for the Truth in the Bahamas by Patrick Holian While sailing in the Bahamas, travel editor Patrick Holian just had to ask the locals the question of the century: why are they called Goat Peppers? You won't believe the answers he got.
Wear Your Muu Muu to the Umu by Paul Ross Especially in the South Pacific, every country has its own version of cuisine á la pit. In Hawaii, it’s the luau. New Zealand’s Maori have the hangi. Tahitians call it hima’a. And 1000 miles away in the Marquesas islands, there’s the umu.
The Fiery Side of France by Sharon Harris Sharon reports on her trip to the Espelette Pepper Festival in Basque Country.
The Proof is in the Distiller: An Interview with Jack Daniel’s Jimmy Bedford by Dave DeWitt Dave interviewed Jack Daniel's master distiller and got some tasty Tennessee whiskey recipes.
In Pursuit of Pika by Patrick Holian Someone's gotta do all the hard work: Pat searched the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire for a regional fiery specialty called Pika. He found it and brought home some great recipes.
The Cocinas Económicas (Economical Kitchens) of Isla Mujeres by DaRel Christiansen Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is as seductive as its name suggests. Join DaRel as she explores the spicy cuisine of this island near Cancún in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
Out of the Ash: The Prehistoric Chile Cuisine of Cerén by Dave DeWitt Archaeologists found 1400-year-old chile seeds in a vessel. Dave recreates ancient spicy foods.
Land of Fire and Ice by Paul Ross Patagonia, Chile. Tierra del Fuego. Cape Horn. Places as legendary as they are distant. And home to a salsa that’s as surprising as the sights are.
Finding a Kick in the Kingdom by Patrick Holian Pat, on assignment in the Middle East, searched for hot stuff in Jordan--of all places--found a chile farm, and collected some great recipes.
Report from Santa Fe: The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta 2002 by Mary Jane Wilan Where are foodies treated to tastings of 450 wines from 90 wineries and a selection of gourmet preparations from 65 of Santa Fe’s top restaurants? At the The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, of course. Read Mary Jane's report about this tasty festival. She also twisted the arms of renowned Santa Fe and guest chefs for innovative recipes.
Calabria, Part 8: Spicy Calabrian Recipes by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 8 concludes the original eight-part series with spicy Calabrian recipes.
Calabria, Part 7: The Peperoncino Museum by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 7 is a tour of the Peperoncino Museum not far from Diamante.
Calabria, Part 6: Searching for the Peperoncini by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 6 is about a pepper field trip.
Calabria, Part 5: The Chile Eating Contest by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 5 is about the Chile Eating Contest at the Peperoncino Festival.
Calabria, Part 4: The Peperoncino Festival by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 4 has all about the annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante.
Calabria, Part 3: Hot Shopping in Diamante by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 3 is about Diamante's shops for "hot stuff".
Calabria, Part 2: "Hot" Restaurants in Diamante by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 2 is about Diamante's spicy restaurants.
Calabria, Part 1: Diamante - a Jewel for Chile Lovers by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. Part 1 is about Diamante, Calabria's "Pepper Town".
Tasty Travel: Calabria by Harald Zoschke To participate in the 10th annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante ("Diamond") 2002, Harald and his wife Renate traveled to Calabria (southern Italy). They returned with an eight-part series about this exciting European chile pepper region, updated in the following years. This is the Introduction and Master Index.
Rinds ‘n Rims in Curaçao by Paul Ross Join Paul on a culinary trip to the Netherlands Antilles’ island of Curaçao, home of the colorful liquor by the same name, and of great recipes like Iguana Stew (hint: you can substitute with chicken).
The Former Colonies Strike Back: Why Europe is Embracing Fiery Foods, Part 3 by Dave DeWitt In the final installment of our three-part series on the DeWitt's trip to Europe, they encounter interesting plants, delicious Indonesian food, and the Amsterdam police.
The Former Colonies Strike Back: Why Europe is Embracing Fiery Foods, Part 2 by Dave DeWitt In the second installment of our three part series about the DeWitt's European trip, Harald and Renate Zoschke, those fiery Germans, guide them on a search of hot stuff in Germany and Denmark.
The Former Colonies Strike Back: Why Europe is Embracing Fiery-Foods, Part 1 by Dave DeWitt The first article in our three-part series about the DeWitt's recent trip to Europe takes them on a whirlwind culinary tour of England with Pat Chapman, the "King of Curries."
Bugged Out! by Paul Ross Paul recently visited Thailand, where he came up with the phrase "I can't believe I ate the whole bug!" But no bug recipes here, thank heavens.
Spicy Latin American Ceviche by Dave DeWitt Ceviche is fish or other seafood that is marinated in citrus juices and other ingredients so that it is "cooked" without heat. How can you cook without heat? Dave explains, and offers eight tasty ceviche recipes.
The Chile Cuisine of India, Part 2 by Dave DeWitt An Introduction to Curries with spicy recipes.
The Chile Cuisine of India, Part 1 by Dave DeWitt Cultivation, History, and Culinary Use of Chiles and other Spices.
One of a Kind Spice Museum in Hamburg, Germany by Harald & Renate Zoschke For more than 800 years, the port of Hamburg has been one of the most important spice trading places in the world. So it's not really surprising that this is home to a unique spice museum
A Bajan Occasion by Dave DeWitt To experience the wide range of fiery island delights, Dave went past the beach resorts and met the cooks, chefs, and saucemakers of Barbados. He also brought home great local recipes.
Heat, Drink & Be Merry by Paul Ross Food reporter Paul Ross visits the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta and reports on how they get 2,000 people to pay $75 a ticket for the Grand Tasting.
The Portuguese Piri-Piri Expedition by Blaise Lawrence Join English chilehead (in the UK, that's "chillihead") Blaise Lawrence on his attempt to track down the renowned piri-piri pepper of Portugal. He dug up interesting facts about these hot pods, and some great recipes, too.
Honolulu Heat by Patrick Holian Hawaiians never had hot and spicy food until the early 1800s. That has changed dramatically since then. Join world traveller Pat on his discoveries of Honolulu hot shops, hot sauce, and hot food.
Hunting for Chile Seeds in Brazil by Mats & Patricia Pettersson On their hunt for new chile pepper seed, Swedish chileheads Mats and Patricia Pettersson went to Brazil.
Real Cajun Cuisine by Paul Ross Off the beaten path: Discover REAL Cajun Cuisine, and some great authentic recipes!
Searching for the Perfect Fish Taco, Baja-Style by Jeff & Nancy Gerlach Not too far from their Albuquerque home, Jeff & Nancy explore Baja California, a lesser known area of Mexico. They searched for (and found) the legendary Baja seafood taco and brought home delicious recipes.
Hot Times in Holland by Patrick Holian Think Holland is the Land of Bland? Not so, says Patrick Holian, and he has plenty of proof. And HOT recipes, too!
Fiji Fire by Patrick Holian Accompany Pat in search of the wild chile peppers in the highlands of Fiji, and enjoy great auhentic fiery recipes.
Chilli Fiesta in England by Mats Pettersson Mats, a Swedish chilehead, went to "Chilli Fiesta", an amazing chile festival in the southeast of England. Story with lots of pictures.
Need fresh Chiles? Travel to Germany! by Harald Zoschke Join Harald on a trip to Munich, Germany, where chiles from all over the world are offered at the Viktualienmarkt.
Holy Non-Mackerel! Israel’s Restaurant Future Is Alongside Its Biblical Past by Paul Ross The Sea of Galilee. The name evokes many things. Foremost among them is not barbecue. But Decks is a barbecue restaurant built on surprises.
Mascarene Chile Cuisine by Dave DeWitt The obscure Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean have one thing in common: chile peppers that fire up a cuisine influenced by many countries.
Peppers in de Bush by Patrick Holian On his trip to the Grenadines in the Caribbean, Patrick found the islands’ peppers to be quite piquant! With recipes.
Hatch Chile Festival 2000 - Woodstock for Chileheads by Harald Zoschke On their recent trip through the Southwest, Suncoast Peppers' Harald & Renate Zoschke experienced the ultimate chilehead event - the 29th annual Hatch Chile Festival in Hatch, New Mexico. Lots of pictures.
Pungency in Pennsylvania by Dave DeWitt The "Bikers for Babies Ride and Fiery Foods Festival" was held Sunday, September 17, 2000 in a shady park in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The festival was a benefit for the March of Dimes. Dave DeWitt covers the festival in his photo essay entitled "Pungency in Pennsylvania".
Is Hot Sauce a Dutch Treat? by Mark Weinkrantz Airline pilot / hot sauce manufacturer, Mark Weinkrantz, takes in all the exotic delights of Amsterdam except for one: the hash bars. ("I value my job," he says, as a pilot for Northwest Airlines.) Well, hot sauce will just have to do.
Tasting the Heat in Oz by Dave DeWitt Your editor Dave DeWitt takes you on a spice-filled tour of Sydney as he attends the Australian National Fiery Foods Festival. The Fiery Foods Industry "down under" is definitely heating up...and growing up.
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