Spice Chronicles
Red, white and blistering: the chillies America...
Jalapeño and habanero don't actually count, they're Mexican and Caribbean. The chillies America can properly claim are a different, weirder story: a New Mexico horticulturist standardising landrace pods in 1913,...
Red, white and blistering: the chillies America...
Jalapeño and habanero don't actually count, they're Mexican and Caribbean. The chillies America can properly claim are a different, weirder story: a New Mexico horticulturist standardising landrace pods in 1913,...
When to Sow Chilli Seeds in NZ: A Month-by-Mont...
Sowing chillies at the wrong time is the number-one reason Kiwi growers get leggy seedlings and unripe pods. This month-by-month NZ planting calendar fixes that — when to sow, plant...
When to Sow Chilli Seeds in NZ: A Month-by-Mont...
Sowing chillies at the wrong time is the number-one reason Kiwi growers get leggy seedlings and unripe pods. This month-by-month NZ planting calendar fixes that — when to sow, plant...
Smokin' Ed Currie: The Man Behind the World's H...
He bred the Carolina Reaper, then dethroned it with Pepper X — the hottest chilli on Earth. Meet Smokin' Ed Currie, the obsessive genius who turned up the heat on...
Smokin' Ed Currie: The Man Behind the World's H...
He bred the Carolina Reaper, then dethroned it with Pepper X — the hottest chilli on Earth. Meet Smokin' Ed Currie, the obsessive genius who turned up the heat on...
The Health Benefits of Capsaicin: More Than Jus...
That fiery kick from your chilli? It's capsaicin — and it does more than burn. From proven pain relief to promising research on heart and metabolism, here's what's real, what's...
The Health Benefits of Capsaicin: More Than Jus...
That fiery kick from your chilli? It's capsaicin — and it does more than burn. From proven pain relief to promising research on heart and metabolism, here's what's real, what's...
The Poblano Pepper: Mexico's Mild and Mighty Ki...
Mild, smoky and endlessly useful, the poblano is one of the most rewarding chillies in the kitchen — and the garden. Discover its Mexican roots, its classic dishes, why a...
The Poblano Pepper: Mexico's Mild and Mighty Ki...
Mild, smoky and endlessly useful, the poblano is one of the most rewarding chillies in the kitchen — and the garden. Discover its Mexican roots, its classic dishes, why a...
Soaking Chilli Seeds in Tea: Does It Actually W...
Soaking chilli seeds in tea is a popular germination "hack" — but does it actually work? We dig into what the science really says about caffeine and tannins, and reveal...
Soaking Chilli Seeds in Tea: Does It Actually W...
Soaking chilli seeds in tea is a popular germination "hack" — but does it actually work? We dig into what the science really says about caffeine and tannins, and reveal...