Matt Bray 
Pepper plants are vulnerable to many potential problems throughout the growing season. Sunscald is a common problem that you might encounter when you plant peppers in a sunny location. It also often affects tomatoes and cucumbers. Sunscald is especially common when young pepper trees are …
Yellow leaves on pepper plants are not merely unattractive, they indicate that the plant has a serious problem. Chilies and sweet peppers are both popular among home gardeners because they can thrive in many different conditions; however, their toughness doesn’t mean that they are invulnerable. …
Stuffed peppers are consumed all over the world across a diverse range of food cultures. You can find versions of the dish in Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as in Central America. The stuffed peppers with the most widespread appeal include …
Planting peppers is a time-consuming, but rewarding process. Watching your peppers grow to produce the highest yield possible brings a sense of fulfillment that all the hard work was completely worth it. Of course, knowing if your pepper yield is good, bad, or somewhere in-between …
Chili peppers are used globally in a wide variety of cuisines thanks to their intense heat and flavor. They are consumed by over a quarter of the world’s population daily, yet few know their origin, and those that think they do are often only partially …
Here’s a ridiculously easy recipe that’s incredibly versatile in its use. Sriracha yogurt dip works well with everything from chicken wings, pork ribs, or breaded chicken to vegetable crudités, chips, or crusty bread. Use it as a side sauce or as a dipper — both …
Mule Sauce is the fiery concoction from Sticker Mule, a sticker company. Yup. You read that right. It’s one random brand extension, but hey — sometimes random just works to make something great. So, does Mule Sauce kick as well as its competitors? How flavorful …
What are Pimenta de Neyde? Pimenta de Neyde are extra-hot chili peppers (approximately 100,000 to 250,000 Scoville heat units) originating from Brazil. It’s believed to be a natural hybrid between two unknown Capsicum annuum and Capsicum chinense peppers. The result? A chili with some of …
What are biquinho peppers? Also known as Little Beak peppers (or “Sweety Drops” when pickled), biquinho chilies originate from Brazil. They are a rare mild pepper (500 to 1,000 Scoville heat units) from the Capsicum chinense species — the same species as some of the …
What are Elephant Ears peppers? The Elephant Ears pepper (a.k.a. Slonovo Uvo, or Elephant’s Ear) is a no-heat paprika-type sweet pepper that originated in (and is primarily cultivated throughout) the Balkan Peninsula. It’s particularly tied to Croatia and Serbia where these chilies are often grown …
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