What’s a family dinner tradition without a taco night? The crunch, the sauce, and the mildly-spicy beef all add up to a fun and tasty eating experience. But there’s always been one mystery about taco night for me…what are the taco seasoning ingredients really? What spices are in taco seasoning that make it taste so good?
Fun & Learning
Why Does Your Nose Run When You Eat Spicy Food?
Your nose runs when you eat spicy food because capsaicin trips a nerve reflex that tells the glands in your nose to secrete. Here is the mechanism, why your eyes water at the same time, and whether any of it helps a stuffy nose.
Moruga Scorpion Vs. Ghost Pepper: PepperScale Showdown
Now here are two hot peppers that will send your taste buds screaming into a new zip code. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion vs. ghost pepper. Which one is hottest? Can you buy them fresh, or are there at least spicy products out there that use these titans of the pepper scale?
Let’s stack these chili peppers side-by-side and see what we’ve got in a PepperScale Showdown. One thing is for sure, neither of these chilies are for the timid.
Tabasco Chipotle Sauce Review: Smokin’!
No hot sauce brand comes close to Tabasco in terms of availability. Tabasco is everywhere – from supermarkets to major chain restaurants. But my favorite of the bunch isn’t the original (though that’s seriously tasty too). It’s Tabasco Chipotle sauce.
That smoky tang…it’s just right. If you like the earthy taste of barbecue and other smoked dishes, then you’ll want a bottle of this in your cupboard. Soon you may find that you’re putting a few drops of it in nearly everything. No kidding – it’s that good.
Does Spicy Food Cause Acne?
If you’re prone to acne, you may have noticed flair-ups after eating spicy foods like hot peppers. Are they linked? Does spicy food cause acne? Or is this simply a case of ill-timed coincidence?
Truth be told, the food itself typically doesn’t cause acne, but the side effects of eating spicy foods like hot peppers certainly increase the chances of a breakout occurring. That’s especially true if you’re not used to eating spicy foods.
What’s It Like Taking Cayenne Pepper Pills?
Chili peppers are well-known for how healthy they are. It’s all about that magic compound capsaicin and what it can do, from natural pain relief to boosting your metabolism and a whole lot more. Many people, in fact, take cayenne pepper pills to get the benefit of capsaicin without having to eat chilies in their meals, and there are many positive reviews on the results reported on sites like Amazon.
But what’s it like taking these pills or cayenne pepper capsules? Is there a taste? A sense of heat? A quick boost of energy? Other side effects? Well, each person is different, but I’ll lay out what it’s been like for me. From there, you can decide whether it’s something you want to give a try. Out the gate, I’ll say it’s definitely been overall positive.
How Many Calories In Bell Pepper?
If you’re watching your weight, it’s an easy decision to bring more vegetables into your diet. And bell peppers are one of the healthiest choices of the bunch. These are vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and beta-carotene, but what about the calories? How many calories are in bell pepper?
That may surprise you – the answer isn’t as cut and dry as you may think. It all comes down to maturity and sweetness, and you can gauge that (to an extent) by color.
Is Chili Powder Gluten-Free?
If you’ve got a gluten allergy, deciphering what does and doesn’t have gluten in it is extremely important. Some surprising things can contain gluten, and that includes many different chili pepper products.
So is chili powder gluten-free?
Ghost Pepper Vs. Habanero: How Do They Compare?
Ghost pepper vs. habanero: how much hotter the ghost really is, how close the two taste, which is easier to find and cook with, and how to swap one for the other.
What Is In Old Bay Seasoning?
Old Bay is mostly celery salt, with red pepper, black pepper, paprika and a mix of secret spices. Here’s what’s in the tin, where it came from, and how hot it is.
