In astrology, the chile pepper falls under the dominion of Mars, ancient god of war, so that should be some indication of respect.
The Birth of Mexican Seafood
“The True Story of the Conquest of New Spain” was authored by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a Spanish soldier in the conquistadors’ army.
North and West African Curries
Africa has the most varied curries in the world–with the possible exception of India. They range from spice mixtures with aphrodisiac beetles to scaldingly hot chile pepper blends to elegant weekend curry lunches at the club.
Looking at Caribbean Curries
Although curries in some form appear in the cuisines of most of the Caribbean, they are particularly prevalent in the countries where the East Indian population is the greatest: Jamaica, Martinique, and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
How Did Chile Peppers get to New Mexico?
According to many accounts, chile peppers were introduced into what is now the U.S. by Capitan General Juan de Oñate, the founder of Santa Fe, in 1598.
The Spice Wars
During the Roman empire, the spice trade was dominated by the Arabs. Their ships sailed from the Red Sea to India, where they bought spices carried by Malay traders from the Spice Islands.
Potatoes in the Andes
The Andean area produces more than 200 varieties of potatoes, and some of these relatives can be found in North American markets.
