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Tag Archives: serrano
2013 Pepper Roundup Part 1
I always grow quite a few pepper varieties every year, and I thought I would do a recap of the 2013 crop before I forget all the details. I’ll start off with the hot types, some of which are actually … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged cayenne, Hot Happy Yummy, hot peppers, jalapeno, peppers, serrano
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Hot Stuff
After having a relatively mild summer so far by our standards, the heat has finally arrived. Last week saw our highest temperatures of the year, with the thermometer hitting 97°F one day. It hasn’t been much cooler at night either, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged beekeeping, bees, cayenne, hot peppers, hot sauce, lacto-fermentation, serrano, sweet peppers
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Homemade: No-Rooster Chili Garlic Sauce
Truth be told, I am actually kind of a wimp when it comes to hot peppers.
So it seems a bit odd to me that I decided to try my hand at making my own hot sauces. But I am crazy about all things homemade, so I guess it’s not really too surprising. Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Tagged cayenne, Hot Happy Yummy, hot peppers, hot sauce, jalapeno, serrano
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