Archive for Archive for July, 2008

Hot Bytes for 2008-07-26

FDA Narrows Salmonella Search to Mexican Jalapeño and Serrano Pepper Farms: http://tinyurl.com/5lm36h #

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Posted by: Chile Doctor on Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Saturday Salmagundi

What’s a Salmagundi, you ask? Well, I’m glad you asked; and I’ll tell you:
I don’t know, exactly.
It’s a great word, though, you have to admit. Actually, a quick search finds the answer: It’s a salad dish from England’s 17th century. It had some of this, a bit of that, and whatever you could find to [...] Read more »

Posted by: Chile Doctor on Saturday, July 26th, 2008

More Friday Follies VII: Vice Girls to Spice Girls?

It’s not a lot of news, but a special program has been launched in Edinburgh, Scotland to assist with a nagging social problem. You see, it seems the, er, ladies of negotiable affection are in their line of business only because they don’t know how to lead “structured lives.”
Enter the Scottish government. They recently awarded [...] Read more »

Posted by: Chile Doctor on Friday, July 25th, 2008

Zing-Fish: The Fastest Fish Dish in the West (And Good For You)

It’s Friday evening, and you’ve had a beat-down of a week. Cooking doesn’t appeal to you, but going out is even tougher to contemplate.
If only there were a quick way to fix something tasty, with a zing, that won’t blow the diet. (You’ve been good all week about the calories, right?) That doesn’t take all [...] Read more »

Posted by: Chile Doctor on Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Chutneys Add Flavor to Whatever You’re Eating

India is the spice basket of the world, and they invented chutneys. (Hindi: chatni.) Needless to say, these delectable relishes can add flavor to almost any entrée you can imagine. From completely savory to sweet, chutneys almost always have a tongue-pleasing tingle. When they’re not downright hot, of course. They’re served with almost every meal [...] Read more »

Posted by: Chile Doctor on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Hot Bytes for 2008-07-22

Salmonella Found in Chile Processing Plant in Texas, on Jalapenos From Mexico: http://tinyurl.com/5lhpx6 #
Salmonella Found on Avocados Imported From Mexico: http://tinyurl.com/6me4za (Expect recalls across the USA.) #
Who Says Canadians Don’t Have a Heart? Monster Lobster Saved From Cooking Pot: http://tinyurl.com/59lvx8 #

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Posted by: Chile Doctor on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Creamy Jalapeño Cornbread With Dinner Tonight

Jalapeño Chiles: They’re not just for breakfast anymore! Nor are they reserved for salsas or entrées. The versatile jalapeño can be used in cooking too.
A classic bread for serving with barbeque, or roast beef, or even chili or soup on a cold afternoon, is this one:

Creamy Jalapeño Cornbread

This version of cornbread is different than any [...] Read more »

Posted by: Chile Doctor on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Hot Bytes for 2008-07-21

Red Chiles in Yak Cheese, Tea With Butter & Salt; The Cuisine of Bhutan: http://tinyurl.com/69r9wn It Doesn’t Deserve World’s Worst Label. #

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Posted by: Chile Doctor on Monday, July 21st, 2008