Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
NEW....NEW....NEW
Morita (Spanish for blackberry or black raspberry; literally "little purple one") is a description of how the chipotle looks. In central and southern Mexico, chipotle chiles are known as chile meco, chile ahumado, or tÃpico. Almost all of the chipotle chiles found in the United States are of the morita variety.
These are smoked jalapeno's with a rating of 5-6 on the 1-10 heat scale. These chilis are medium thick fleshed and have a subtle, deep, rounded heat. The flavor is smoky and sweet with tobacco and chocolate tones.
Widely used in Southwest cooking especially in soups, salsas and sauces
Meco Chipotle Peppers brown to blonde and much larger.Whereas moritas from Chihuahua are purple in color, chile meco is tan/grey in color and has the general appearance of a cigar butt. Almost all of the chipotle meco is consumed in Mexico, though some is exported to generally be available only in Mexican grocery stores abroad.
(dried with no stems)
Thinly fleshed these are rated 7-8 on the 1-10 heat scale. They have a tannic, smoky, grassy flavor with a searing, acidic heat on the tip of the tongue. Used in sauces, soups and stews.
This is the authentic one used in Chinese restaurants. All you need to do is add cold water, mix, and wait about 15 minutes for the reaction to develop. When you get it to the heat you want put it in the refrigerator (this will stop the process). To intensity the heat/sharpness add a drop or two of vinegar when you mix.
Red ones are sometimes dried and ground then put on the table as a condiments.The most famous one must be 'prig kee nu'. It's a very short, small green and red pepper. It is about one inch in length. It is the hottest of the pepper family.
These are excellent~very flavorful (smoky)
& very, very hot. Dried Bhut Jolokia Chili Peppers Pods and Ground Pepper. Also known As Ghost, Naga Jolokia, Bih Jolokia
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Hello everyone!!
Sorry I haven't written sooner and very much. I think I told you that I was in the hospital for a bit. I am really having a hard time recuping and it's taking a long time. I am hanging in there...just need lots of rest!!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
HOTTEST CHILI PEPPER IN THE WORLD
Recognized as the world's hottest pepper by Guinness Book of World Records, the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) is in a class by itself. Measured at over ONE MILLION Scoville heat units, the Bhut Jolokia is deadly hot.
Ghost Chiles are very, very, very hot. Use them sparingly, add a little to fresh salsa, sauces, chili and anything else you want to start a 12 alarm fire with. Use care when handling such as plastic gloves and after touching wash hands. The heat in these, as in all hot peppers, will vary from one batch to the next.
These are excellent~hot and very flavorful (smoky)
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
WHAT'S NEW????
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It took longer than expected to get all this done because I am recuperating after being in the hospital.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
***READ OUR EXCITING NEWS****
Hello everyone, Chad (our owner) has decided to begin preparing to retire and has decided to downsize our product line to only include Hot Peppers & Powders and Peppercorns. I am working on drastically reducing all other products so take advantage of these savings. Should you order any of our gluten free blends we will provide you with the source so you can keep ordering if you like. If you have been following our blog you know all about our wonderful tasting products.
Monday, April 26, 2010
**IT'S BEEN QUITE A @#!%^
On the business side, as a result of the above, we have decided that there are much more important things than working in life. I am disabled and Chad is going to be 61 in May. We work many, many hours having our own business.
What we are going to do is downsize to specialize in selling only "Hot Stuff" (chili peppers, powders, etc). Please let your friends know that we will be adding even more.
We will be having a huge sale on everything else on our website; the Spice blends from around the world, Barbecue rubs, Sea salts, Peppercorns, Curry blends, etc.
Friday, April 9, 2010
***What's Up***
Pictured above are the ever popular HOTTEST CHILI PEPPER IN THE WORLD! You can actually watch people eat these on U Tube. They have also been featured on the TV show "Man Versus Food" on the Travel Channel. They are actually called Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper (and several other names). They are twice as hot as the Habanero Red Savina. We sell the Bhut Jolokia on our website and they are very popular. We offer one of the lowest prices with some of the best quality. If you are a "hot head" or know someone who is please check out our website at
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE???
Suggested Use:
Use Chipotles in enchilada sauces, chili, stews, barbecue ribs, and corn bread. Their smoky quality combines well with poultry, meats and fall squash.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
***Grilling Indoors***
The pungent taste is influenced by the oriental spices of Szechuan Peppercorns and Ginger, and the Chipotle Peppers and Aumac Berries, harmoniously blend the cultures to a very fragrant bold taste.
Features chipotle, brown mustard seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, orange, molasses, sumac berries, horseradish.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
***MORE HOT STUFF***
We have just received several HOT new dried chilis to add to our website. They will be listed very soon so keep an eye out.
Pictured are Aji Amarillo peppers rated an 8 on the heat scale of 1-10. They are hot with a fruity flavor and berry overtones.
Thai Birdseye Chilis (prig kee nu) are the hottest of the Thai pepper family. They have a sharp, smoky flavor.
de Arbol Chilis (without stems) are 7-8 on the 1-10 heat scale. They have a tannic, smoky, grassy flavor with a searing, acidic heat on the tip of the tongue. These chilis added to the selection we already have listed on our website = a vast array of very flavorful peppers from mild to the hottest. Check it out.
Chipotle Peppers (chile meco) are smoked jalapeno with 5-6 on the 1-10 heat scale. Sweet flavor with tobacco and chocolate tones.
Last but not least are the Pequin Chili Peppers (chile pequeno)
with 8 on 1-10 heat scale. Light, sweet, smoky flavor with citrus, corn and nutty tones.
Monday, February 22, 2010
******Coming Soon******
closest thing to luau pork without actually going to the Islands. Serve your pork with barbecued pineapples. This is also great on pork tenderloin which is wonderful cooked in your slow cooker.
Persian Paradise Garden
Featured Ingredients are Rosebud, Cinnamon, Black Pepper,
Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander.
This is a Traditional Persian Blend and like all of their spices this is aromatic with a robust flavor and not hot. Persian food is known for its strong sweet-and-sour character. Persian food has always been considered to be an art providing enjoyment. This can be used with pilafs, stuffed rice or bulgur dishes or anything of your choice.
Pleasantly Pungent Thai~Vegetarian Seasonings
Ingredients are Lime Zest, Lime Juice, Lemon Grass, Chipotle, Garlic,
Galangal, Turmeric, Basil, Shallots, Ginger, Honey & more.
Inspired by Thai Cuisine which artfully balances 5 fundamental flavors: hot, sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Uses: Add 2 Tablespoons (for a serving of 4) of seasoning to rice, potatoes, couscous, quinoa, kasha or pasta while cooking, or add 2 Tablespoons of the blend to hot oil allowing the spices to release their aroma before stir-frying veggies. For steaming vegetables, sprinkle the blend over the veggies and steam. Great seasoning for roasting potatoes, cut potatoes into bit size cubes, mix some seasoning with Sesame or Nut Oil and toss with
potatoes. This blend has mildly hot robust flavor with citrus undertones.
Check back often for our new chili peppers & powders.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Add wonderful flavor to your food with Sea Salts
Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt~Coarse and Fine
Alaea is the traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season and preserve. Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt is non-processed and rich in trace minerals, all of which are found in sea water. A small amount of harvested reddish Hawaiian clay (Alaea) enriches the salt with Iron-Oxide, and seals in moisture while roasting. Goes great with red meat, and is fabulous for cooking, roasting, or as a garnish.
This is the traditional and authentic seasoning for native Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pig, Hawaiian Jerky and Poke. 4 ozs $4.95
is mild and slightly sweet in flavor and is hand harvested from the Andes Mountain range in Bolivia. Ancient sea salt deposits were covered with volcanic lava creating this high mineral salt and protecting it from pollution. The light rose & orange color of Bolivian Rose makes it gorgeous when presented in a clear salt shaker or mill. Having spent the last few millenia sealed into an ancient sea bed, be assured Bolivian sea salt is the most perfect, preserved, & untouched salt you can imagine. 4 ozs $4.95
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt~Coarse and Fine
Himalayan Pink gourmet salts are pure, hand-mined salt found naturally deep inside the pristine Himalayan Mountains. The clean crystals are "Gourmet Food Grade" and are recognized for their beautiful color & high mineral content. It is a wonderful choice for cooking, grilling, seasoning, roasting, & of course presentation!. 4 ozs $4.95
Fleur de Sel Sea Salt (Coarse)
Contains: Atlantic Sea Salt and Dulse powder, a seaweed that is edible and 100% natural and rich in nutrients! Sprinkle by hand over food just before serving to best appreciate the fine crystalline texture and special savor! 4 ozs $4.95
Northwest Alderwood Sea Salt (Coarse)
This sea salt is slow smoked using red alderwood to give it a smoke flavor that is out of this world. For centuries Native Americans have been using alderwood to smoke salmon and meat. In this tradition this same process of slow smoking is used to capture the Pacific Northwest flavor. This salt is wonderful for seasoning Meat and Fish and is a must for BBQ lovers. The crystals release an earthy smoked flavor with no artificial aftertaste. This salt is harvested naturally. 4 ozs $4.95
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
HOTTEST STUFF!!!
Bhut Jolokia Peppers also known As Ghost,
Naga Jolokia, Bih Jolokia
as well as being very, very hot
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Very reasonable prices for a large quantity of both the
Whole Pepper Pods and the Ground
1/2 oz $4.95
1 oz $7.95
If you're not quite sure about these order some Habanero Red Savina powder (half as hot) and we will include 1 Bhut Jolokia Pepper so you can try it.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
HOT STUFF!!
Mostly we advertise that we sell the hottest chili pepper in the world however, we offer very flavorful mild chili peppers & powders to the hottest. Pictured are the very rare Aji Cereza (they look very similar to cherries) described below.
African Bird Peppers (dried)
The African Bird Pepper is also known by several other names such as African Devil, piri-piri, peri-peri, peli-peli, or picante, It is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian, African, Spanish, and Portuguese cooking. The Bird's eye Chili Pepper is a very hot pepper, adding significant heat to food recipes. It is commonly used to make marinades and sauces for meats, dry-rubs, poultry, fish and seafood.
Aji Mirasol Peppers (dried)
are rare and originate from Peru. The name translates to "looking at the sun". These have a unique, fruity flavor reminiscent of apricots and range from 3-5 inches long. There are approximately 6 peppers in one ounce.
2 on the heat scale of 1-10
2,000-4,500 Scoville Heat scale.
Aji Cereza Chili Peppers (dried) Certified Organic Aji Cereza peppers are rare and a variety most commonly found in the Peruvian jungle. Cereza means cherry and they do look like a large bing cherry with a hot, fruity, cherry-like, wine flavor, dark maroon color. Reconstitute these chilies and add to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Chop them up, toast them (optional) slightly and add them still dried. Take the tops off and grind them into chili powder using a spice grinder or blender for use as is or as part of your own spice blends. Perfect for sauces, salsas and Mexican, Central American & South American cooking when you want to bring on the heat. 70-80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Habanero Chili Peppers
are from the same family of peppers as the Scotch Bonnets and Jamaican hot peppers. Underneath its superior heat level is a papaya and berry like flavor. Habaneros add great flavor to chili, salsa, tortilla soup, chutneys and barbeque sauces. Use sparingly on chicken, fish or to make spicy hot jerky.
Habaneros are one of the hottest varieties of peppers known to man. Number 9 on a heat scale of 1 to 10. Use great care and plastic gloves when handling them.
Habanero Red Savina Powder
is 100% pure ground powder from the second hottest pepper in the world. In February 2007 the Red Savina chili was displaced in Guinness World Records as the hottest chili in the world by the Naga Jolokia/Bhut Jolokia/Ghost pepper. We also sell these (click on the link above). The Red Savina held the record from 1994 until 2006.
are An Asian heirloom, of red, fiery-hot peppers. Think of Thai peppers as little firecrackers! They are very hot with a fast, clear and lasting explosion of heat! They are also a bit acidic. Use with a light hand. The first heat wave is not the last - it lingers.
Scoville Heat Units: 70,000 - 85,000
Wasabi
a.k.a. Japanese Horseradish is best known as the tearfully potent green paste that accompanies sushi, the powdered form is similar in texture to that of dry mustard. This light green powder should be mixed half and half with tepid water to form a paste and then allowed to sit at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. When combined with other ingredients to make a flavored oil, it perfectly compliments grilled fish and shellfish. There are many uses including wasabi mashed potatoes.
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