Chipotle Chiles

The history of chipotle chiles is rich and flavorful

"...milder. In the market you’ll find chipotles as whole chiles, as powdered chile, and canned, packed in adobo sauce...."

Aug. 26, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

“Elizabeth Chiles: Weave” at grayDUCK Gallery

Chiles explores the ever-changing nature of light, time, and life through transcendant prints of light’s little dance through flora

"...As I was walking out of Elizabeth Chiles' current solo show at grayDUCK Gallery, I pulled out..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Studio Visits: Elizabeth Chiles

This Austin photographer's studio space is her gateway to the natural world

"...of work, I'm pretty happy here now," photographer Elizabeth Chiles proudly says of her Enfield apartment. "The normal place..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

"Elizabeth Chiles: Over Time"

The photographer focuses on the intersection of time and the environment, capturing the subtle changes in nature

"...stand still. Like time, they're always changing. In Elizabeth Chiles' exhibition "Over Time," she reminds us of this. Installed..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Review by H.C. Arnold

“Elizabeth Chiles and John Swanger: Lumens & Currents” at grayDUCK Gallery

This exhibition has a softness that’s seductive, but it also speaks to our timeless wonder at the workings of wildness

"...still cohesive. The work is by two artists, Elizabeth Chiles and John Swanger, but you might not know it..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Hatch Chiles Are Here Again

Everybody freak out!

"...we throw our arms open wide to embrace the chiles that are the pride of a tiny Southeast New..."

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

Chiles 101: The Science Behind the Burn

"...science tells us that capsaicin is our friend. Eating chiles gives us a nice dosage of vitamins A, C,..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

'Peace, Love, and Chiles, Baby!'

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pepper Pairing Primer

There's more to chiles than just the heat

"...their salsas, and the range of fresh and dried chiles they use is huge. Centuries of cultural use have..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Will Travel for Food

Austin cultural historian Claudia Alarcón, a native of Mexico City, on her annual quest for chiles en nogada.

"...key ingredients in one of Mexico's most famed dishes: chiles en nogada...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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

Annual Central Market Hatch Chile Festival Kicks Off Today

Over 125 tons of Hatch chiles imported from New Mexico each year

"...and runs through Aug. 20. The aroma of roasting chiles will fill the air and plenty of food items..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Fearsome Freshmen Phenom Fantasies

"...You missed the coming out party for dreamy John Chiles? He’s Vince Young without the long legs. But give..."

Sept. 24, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Farmers Market Report: September 21-22, 2013

Roasted Hatch chiles, cantaloupes, bacon, and sausages

"...If you haven’t stocked up on roasted Hatch chiles this year, this Sunday at the HOPE Farmers Market..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The First Annual Rancho Winslow Mayan Fin del Mundo Fiesta!

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012

"...of roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and charred tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onion, with sour orange juice and chicken..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Feature

Producers of Piquant Pods of Perfection

"...and find an incredible selection of fresh and dried chiles, multitudes of different hot sauces, and salsas of every..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

A Primer on Peppers

The Fire Behind the 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...Once established, the variety of chiles available greatly increased due to several factors. Chiles are..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast

It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus

"...an incredibly flavorful vegetarian butternut crunch pie with pickled chiles for a new spin on entrées in the new..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...Jack Chiles says he received a suspicious manila envelope in August,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Good to Go

Taco Bell is for suckers. This town's taquerias are for SXSWers.

"...machacado stands tall: shredded air-dried beef scrambled with eggs, chiles, and onions. Eggs are always scrambled, and the beans..."

March 10, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Cook's Guide: Tips for Preparing New Mexico Green Chile

"...Unlike jalapeños, you can't just pop New Mexico green chiles into your mouth. They need to be roasted and..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

The El Paso Connection

Longtime Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest judges Henry and Fred Alvarado and Carlos Contreras

"...love to cook, eat, and party together (especially if chiles and premium tequilas are involved); and as Hot Sauce..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Thirteenth B'ak'tun Bacchanalia

A Mayan feast fit for the end of the world or the beginnings of a new age

"...made from roasted pumpkin seeds and charred tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onion, with sour orange juice – to..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

I Shutter To Think

Six photographers offer a snapshot of the state of the art

"...Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, and across the U.S.; Elizabeth Chiles, a member of Lakes Were Rivers whose work is..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Hatch Crash Course

Hatch Chile Festival, Central Market: Aug. 20-21 and Aug. 27-28

"...arrival of dehydrators that could dry a ton of chiles in 24 hours. The town of Hatch, home of..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Hottest Commodity

Once green with envy, Texas now joins New Mexico in championing the chile … just in time for the 12th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival!

"...is extraordinary." To share his passion, Rylander personally brings chiles from Hatch each year. He began offering three-pound sampler..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

Book Burn ...

Need another reason to eat hot peppers? How about a way to lose weight? MM Pack reviews Heidi Allison's The Chili Pepper Diet to see if it's too good to be true.

"...While recent medical studies corroborate longstanding folk wisdom that chiles are good for us (with positive effects on cardiovascular,..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Yes, Texas chileheads, your favorite time of year has arrived! Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood has the scoop on festival regulars and the upcoming chile activities in town.

"...Speaking of chiles, Austinites have certainly developed a taste for the distinctive..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Encyclopedia of Fire

Is Dave DeWitt the world's expert hothead?

"...early morning coffee, the fragrant smoky aroma of green chiles being roasted around town was already wafting through the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

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