A Primer on Peppers

The Fire Behind the 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...Prior to the introduction of chile peppers to the Old World by explorers, the spice..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

It's Hatch Chile Season Again

Austin celebrates the seasonal pepper

"...We Austinites pride ourselves on our love for chiles as much as we brag about our tolerance for..."

Aug. 7, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chile and Tomato Diaspora

The hot heard 'round the world

"...What was he seeking? Pepper. What did he find? Chiles. Not to mention lots of other hitherto unknown produce...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Here's the Cheese: Chile Con Queso Options

"...Chuy's (1728 Barton Springs Rd.) Definitive Tex-Mex chile con queso here: smooth with green chiles, Ranchero sauce,..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Encyclopedia of Fire

Is Dave DeWitt the world's expert hothead?

"...After authoring almost 30 books on chile and fiery foods, could Dave DeWitt possibly unearth anything..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...of the ranching states of northern Mexico and the chile fields of Hatch and Deming, my experience of fresh..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hatch Chiles Are Here Again

Everybody freak out!

"...for the most part, except when it comes to chile peppers. Then we welcome all comers – fresh or..."

Aug. 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: Sept. 14-15, 2013

Fabulous fall tomatoes, Hatch peppers, cream peas, and IO Ranch Lamb

"...natives, who are bringing a second harvest of Hatch chile peppers to Austin from Wagner Farms in Hatch. The..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...Chiles – the bountiful late-summer crop of brilliant colors in..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...Most chileheads have absolutely no concept of what's involved in producing..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...hot sauce brand owners, and heat-loving people self-identified as 'chile-heads.' There was even a magazine dedicated to the capsaicin-obsessed..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...cook relies not only on such essential seasonings as chile peppers, fish sauce, basil, mint, cilantro, lemon grass, lime..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

For Foodies Looking for Adventure, Local Hot Sauces Keep Getting Hotter

Do you yearn to burn? You have options.

"...it may have to do with the capsaicin in chiles that physically drops body temperature and leads to heat..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Chiltepins

The mother of all peppers

"...We might have guessed that one mascot chile just wouldn't be enough for the state of Texas...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

City on Fire

"...Ten years ago, I wrote so many articles about chile peppers as the Food editor of The Austin Chronicle..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Five Fantastic Options for Filipino Cuisine in Austin

Finding family via bold and delicious feasts

"...from the Bicol region, so she specializes in spicy peppers and coconut milk."..."

June 25, 2021 Food Feature by Adam Wood

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...lean chorizo, sautéed strips of onions, and red bell peppers, nestled on a bed of crispy, fried fresh spinach..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

Hot and Bothered: Austin’s Record-Hot Summer Affects Pepper Harvesting

The hottest peppers are most threatened by increasing temperatures

"...our beloved hot sauces, down to the cultivation of peppers, and their potential spiciness?..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Chipotle Chiles

The history of chipotle chiles is rich and flavorful

"...Chipotle chile’s name derives from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which means..."

Aug. 26, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

The Worldly Pepper Journey of Goodburn Sauce Co.

Capsaicin creations from the backyard of Hot Sauce Fest's dubbist

"...vibe. Coincidently, he also knows how to cultivate hot peppers...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Mexican Breakfast 101

"...simple, yet others like to season them with onion, chile peppers, bacon, or other additions and spices...."

March 18, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Austinites have plenty of opportunities in the coming weeks to scorch their throats.

"...and the sombrero and join 10,000 of your fellow chile heads at the premier hot sauce event in the..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and Cooking

If one must only have one book on chiles, this should be it

"...The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving,..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

food-o-file

"...chef, here is one more local source for fresh chile peppers. Steve and Marianne Sprinkle of Creek Road in..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Arts Feature

Leader of the Pack

An Interview With the Head Coyote

"...the Austin market. Miller is best known for bringing chile peppers into the mainstream of American cooking. His Great..."

July 14, 1995 Arts Feature by Robb Walsh

Sichuan Garden

We could not be happier with the arrival of Sichuan Garden, even if it is in Round Rock

"...sauce of rich broth, soy, garlic, red oil, and chile. The onion pancake ($1.95) was flaky and oniony but..."

June 27, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...expected it to be. We're all conditioned by the multi-chile-pepper icons that American Thai restaurants proudly display on their..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Weekend Wine

A defense for the Carménère grape

"...Many wine lovers can be excused for dismissing Chile’s raison d’être red wine – the French refugee Carménère..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Pao, Wow!

The Mandarin House's stellar reputation has followed it out to Lakeway – why haven't you?

"...and garlic. A dash of Pao's searingly hot fresh chile oil nudges it to the heights...."

May 7, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Beer Food

The Bitter End Pairs Well

"...is an exotic hot sauce from Tunisia made with chile peppers, cumin, coriander, caraway, and in this case, mint...."

Nov. 3, 1995 Food Feature

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