The 27th National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show is 85% sold out two months before the event! Not to bug you or anything but if you’re considering exhibiting, you’d better take some action right now. The show is March 6-8, 2015 at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.
Capsaicin Genes Found in Tomatoes
Researchers have discovered that the gene responsible for producing capsaicin, the chemical that makes chile peppers hot, appears in tomatoes…
Burn! Interview: Heather Manley
When World Food Championships competitor Heather Manley dared me to plunge into the pool at the WFC’s meet and greet cocktail party, she could just as easily have been talking about diving right into creating a new recipe for bacon as daring me to jump into a pool.
Football, Beer, and Grilling
Beer is a versatile ingredient that can add a unique flavor to grilled foods.
Missing Link: Does Sugar Connect Red Meat to Cancer?
Grilling red meat doesn’t cause cancer. At least, not according to a study led by Dr Ajit Varki, from the University of California San Diego. The UCSD research says red meat may be linked to cancer via something far more villainous than hot coals: sugar.
Hot Toddy
As Christmas arrives and the weather gets cooler for most of us, chilly mixed drinks are much less desirable. Over at Simple Cocktails, I rarely make warm drinks, but with the weather peaking in the 40’s in Albuquerque, it’s time to warm up.
A Unique Superhot Podcast
We are all speaking about superhot peppers in general and the ‘Carolina Reaper’ specifically…