The Hot Pepper - Blogs http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php Hot Sauce Forum - BBQ Forum - Spicy Food Forum - Hot Pepper Forum en Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:52:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thehotpepper.com/images/thehotpepper/misc/rss.jpg The Hot Pepper - Blogs http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php Time To Get Fitter http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=178 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:53:35 GMT I have decided it's time to get serious about my fitness, so I went and purchased a new bike last weekend.

http://bicyclecentre.com/components/...bf2eea6ae4.jpg

It is a lot better to ride than my mountain bike is. I've been enjoying getting out on it in the afternoons.

The RRP of this bike from Strathpine Bicycle Centre was $1099, they said they could do it for $950. So I put it on lay-buy and went on my merry way.

Later that evening I decided to read up about them on the net. To see them being offered for $799 on the Strathpine Bicycle Centre website made me a little peeved. So I rang them the next day and spoke them and was told the price of $799 was correct.

I explained I'd lay-buyed one at a dearer price and was told they'd do it for $799. So I jumped in the car and went down and payed cash for it.

It's been a little tough getting back into cycling but it has been fun.

Ideally I would like to be cycling around 80 to 100km a week. That will take me a while though, haven't regularly cycled for around 27 years. ]]> LordViykor http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=178 Thanks from Iraq http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=174 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:21:11 GMT Image: http://i44.tinypic.com/242g21z.jpg Image: http://i39.tinypic.com/2uf59ol.jpg Thanks from Iraq. Classification: UNCLASSIFIED...



Thanks from Iraq. Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
April 21,2009

Good afternoon sir,

I asked my mom to order me some of your jerky a few weeks ago. It arrived about 3 days ago and was already gone yesterday. My buddies and I agree that it's the best jerky we've tasted! We also really appreciated the letter and doubling the order for no charge, that was
really great. As you asked, I attached 2 pictures of us enjoying your jerky, though I couldn't get them to crack a smile in the one, I hope
you don't mind, we are Marines. But rest assured those bags of jerky were gone in no time. Thank you again for your generosity and I will
look forward to getting much more of your jerky when I get back home to
Chicago. Take care.

LCpl Stephen McHale, USMC

AL ASAD AB, IRAQ ]]> edsroadhousejerky http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=174 <![CDATA[CHILLIMANS GROW & SEED BANK BLOG]]> http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=171 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:01:07 GMT Gday guys - :onfire: This is open to Guests and Members for comment or questions ! I will update this with Nursery development Seed stock... Gday guys - :onfire:
This is open to Guests and Members for comment or questions !

I will update this with Nursery development
Seed stock available for sale.
Seedlings for sale
Comp photos and updates
Growing pains of the company as we develop our range and plants
Hydroponic setup
Polly Tunnel Construction photos
New products and sauces coming to CSB.
Updates
ETC in thread:

http://www.thehotpepper.com/showthre...t=11790&page=2

Growing:
Fatalli
Choc Fatalli
Bhut Jolokia
Choc Bhut Jolokia
Scotch Bonnett Red
Naga Morich
7 POTS
Trinidad Scorpion
Aji Panca
Yellow Habanero
Dorset naga
Red Savina
Choc habanero
Chiltepin
Penis pepper red
Sweet chocolate
Cali wonder

Cuttings -

Black plum
Big Thai hot
Black Cuban

THANX GUYS -
CM


(please find in comments) ]]> chilliman http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=171 Enter THPA 09!!!! http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=170 Wed, 06 May 2009 05:28:17 GMT The Hot Pepper Awards 09 (http://www.thehotpepperawards.com) The Hot Pepper Awards 09 ]]> thehotpepper.com http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=170 Thanks from Iraq http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=168 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:17:08 GMT Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Good afternoon sir, I asked my mom to order me some of your jerky a few weeks ago. It arrived about 3 days... Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Good afternoon sir,



I asked my mom to order me some of your jerky a few weeks ago. It
arrived about 3 days ago and was already gone yesterday. My buddies and
I agree that it's the best jerky we've tasted! We also really
appreciated the letter and doubling the order for no charge, that was
really great. As you asked, I attached 2 pictures of us enjoying your
jerky, though I couldn't get them to crack a smile in the one, I hope
you don't mind, we are Marines. But rest assured those bags of jerky
were gone in no time. Thank you again for your generosity and I will
look forward to getting much more of your jerky when I get back home to
Chicago. Take care.



LCpl Stephen McHale, USMC

AL ASAD AB, IRAQ ]]> edsroadhousejerky http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=168 <![CDATA[Ed's RoadHousE Jerky]]> http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=167 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:48 GMT
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sauceman51 View Post
EdsRoadHouseJerky is probably the finest jerky I have ever had, besides my own. I've had his Lil Sweet Jalapeno, Habanero Beef Jerky, which was very good. Heat, n flavor better than what is currently out there, retail. I ordered a bunch of that. Then Ed sent me a sample of the New Devils Tongue jerky, which also is a Jalapeno, Habanero jerky. Again great flavor, n more heat than before. Fantastic jerky. If you make your own, then you know how much work is involved to do so. This stuff is better than home made.
Ed's RoadHousE Jerky " Nobody Beats My Meat " ]]> edsroadhousejerky http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=167 The Big Trip http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=160 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:57:23 GMT At work we are in the final stages on planning for our yearly audit on central Queensland. with the last restructure we now have one division called... At work we are in the final stages on planning for our yearly audit on central Queensland. with the last restructure we now have one division called Coal. There is a lot of coal in Queensland and a lot of train line to check out for the hauling of coal.

This audit will be a 15 day trip with two weekends away from home. That makes it our longest audit this year. Still have south east Queensland and far north Queensland to do before the year ends.

It gets very dull in the evenings and weekends, much rather be home but this is the job I chose. :) ]]> LordViykor http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=160 Growing season 2008-09 http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=159 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:50:31 GMT Now we are coming into autumn I look back at my first season of growing from seed. My efforts at raising chilli plants has been a little hit and miss... Now we are coming into autumn I look back at my first season of growing from seed. My efforts at raising chilli plants has been a little hit and miss so far this season. I've lost a fair few plants to over watering and neglect. As you would all know it takes a fair bit of time checking and watering so many plants. I still have more seeds to plant later this year including Nagas, Goatsweeds, Yellow Scotch Bonnets and White Habaneroes.

1 x Pequin
1 x Red Savina (grown from seed)
2 x Black Pearl
2 x Firecracker
2 x Inferno
3 x Serrano
5 x Diablo
5 x Congo Trinidad’s (grown from seed)
5 x Fatallis (grown from seed)
5 x Lemon Habanero (grown from seed)
7 x Kempsey Red (grown from seed)
7 x Asian Bird (grown from seed)
8 x Naga (grown from seed)
9 x Cayenne
9 x Baby Red Caps (grown from seed)
10 x Fatalli (grown from seed)
10 x Super Chilli (grown from seed)
14 x Paper Lanterns (grown from seed)
15 x African Birdseye (grown from seed)
16 x Orange Habernero
28 x Birdseye (22 grown from seed)

In the end though the more I can produce myself the less I need to rely on stores. It's all to my advantage in the sauce producing game.

edit: Also considering trying CF lights in my shed with some heat pads to keep my seedlings firing through winter. ]]> LordViykor http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=159 Chilli Sauce, Jerky, and Jalapeno Crunchies Reviews http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=156 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:48:04 GMT Eswatini Swazi Kitchen Swazi Chili Sauces (http://www.scottrobertsweb.com/Eswatini-Swazi-Kitchen-Swazi-Chili-Sauces) Jersey Boyz Jerky Dorset Naga... Eswatini Swazi Kitchen Swazi Chili Sauces

Jersey Boyz Jerky Dorset Naga Dusted Beef Jerky

Trader Joe's Baked Jalapeño Cheese Crunchies ]]> Scott Roberts http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=156 Neglect... http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=151 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:03:14 GMT Well, I managed to kill off two or three pepperlings from neglect.

Simply, I didn't check it one night (I usually check them every night), and then the NEXT night we didn't get home until after 3 AM, so I didn't check them then either. By the next night they'd dried out and a couple didn't pull through after a thorough watering...

New pics soon... ]]> klyth http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=151 A week later, already have a dozen or so sprouts! http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=150 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:48:41 GMT Hooray! Pictures forthcoming.

Now, I'll need to move these guys out of the germination chamber and into cups ASAP... Will work on that this week...

So far, if I remember, the following have come up:

Some 1. Large Red Cherry Hot - AJ
Some 2. Trinidad Perfume - AJ
One 5. Lemon Drop - Luckydog
One 6. 7 Pot - CheezyDemon
Three 12. Purple Serrano - Pepperfever


]]> klyth http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=150 Three New Spicy Food Reviews http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=146 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:44:52 GMT I've posted these on my blog within the past week:

Jake's Barbecue Sauces - Medium Hot and Inferno

Phoenix Pepper Sauce

Cow Girl Spicy Chocolates ]]> Scott Roberts http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=146 Free chillies http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=145 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:07:44 GMT Well I'm out in southwestern Queensland doing the district audit. So I'm relying on my work wireless connection which is ok. The downside is no access to email. Which is a bummer as I'm getting enquires about my sauces and replies to buying gear that I can't respond to.

Anyhow I was at a depot today and noticed to chilli bushes with a fair few pods on them. They told me to pick whatever I wanted as no there ate them. So I nearly picked them clean, they look to be a birdseye type of chilli. I might have to post some photos to confirm. I'm still a noob at knowing most types.

I'll be home for the weekend so we'll be making some sauces up to restock. Then out again doing audits the week after as well. Got an email today asking about doing an audit on the Western Australian rail operations. If that happen it'll be the week after next. Makes it hard to spend time with the family and make sauces. Too many things to do and not enough time. Oh well at least I'm gainfully employed. ]]> LordViykor http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=145 Feb 09 - The Pics http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=143 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:28:58 GMT Yayy took some pics at last. was a bit of a gloomy day but here are some of this years better plants: Not sure how many pics I can post at once... Yayy took some pics at last.

was a bit of a gloomy day but here are some of this years better plants:

Not sure how many pics I can post at once here so I'll put a few up & links to more.

Enjoy.

Start off with one of my Orange Habs that put out a half-ounce pod few weeks ago. its still pumping them out too though not quite so big.



OTHER VIEW

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Next up is a young 7-pot (already had many ripe from this plant...they're in the freezer for sauce making)


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The ICU - where I planted the ones that were dying in pots. Some nagas, 7's & yellow congo.
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A couple of young Dorset Nagas


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Seven 7-pots



seven 7's (2)
seven 7's (3)
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Douglah



douglah branch

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Hab climbing into tomato cage

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Drought Hab has given me almost a kg of pods so far this season : )
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Too much on to hang around much right now, so just enjoy the pics & we'll catch up soon.

cheers
~bent ]]> bentalphanerd http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=143 Germinating - 2009! http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=142 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:34:49 GMT This weekend, February 15th, I planted all my pepper seeds in a 72 cell pellet tray - bottom watered. I set up my grow box from last year, got... This weekend, February 15th, I planted all my pepper seeds in a 72 cell pellet tray - bottom watered.

I set up my grow box from last year, got some new grow lights, etc.

I was hoping to start the plants in January, but 1. It just didn't happen, and 2. I believe last year all my plants dampened-off in the first round of germination. So it seemed like I started a little late in the game, because I had to replant in March.

If everyone survives, I'll be a month ahead of last year, so I'll be in good shape.

My one complaint is I didn't save any fatalii seeds to plant this year! And I have very few Bhut seeds, so hopefully my germination rate is ok.

The good news is I'm growing LOTS of new peppers that I'm very excited about, and I owe a HUGE thank you to Cappy (Pepperridgefarmer) for the Scorpions and 7-Pots.



1. Large Red Cherry Hot - AJ
2. Trinidad Perfume - AJ
3. White Hab - AJ
4. Chocolate Scotch Bonnet - Okiejoe
5. Lemon Drop - Luckydog
6. 7 Pot - CheezyDemon
7. Golden Greek Pepperoncini - pepperfever
8. Bulgarian Carrot (me, supermarket purchase)
9. Purple Jalapeno - CheezyDemon
10. Fatalii - Me
11. Bhut Jolokia - Me
12. Purple Serrano - Pepperfever

I'm so excited about this selection! I'm growing a number of milder peppers this year, so the wife can actually enjoy some of them. In particular, I'm excited about the Golden Greeks (gonna try my hand at pickling!) and the Bulgarian Carrots.

The Carrots came from a supermarket in New Hampshire. There's some speculation they could be orange serrano's, but they don't really look right. Bulgarian Carrot was the closest thing I could find (the picture was a perfect match, and the "medium" heat level was also dead on). Regardless, whatever they actually are, they were some of the tastiest peppers I've ever had. We had them grilled over a fire every night of our vacation. I hope they grow, and I hope whoever took seeds from the parcel has good luck with them, and enjoys them as much as I did.

For a look at what the end-result of these peppers should look like, click here! ]]> klyth http://www.thehotpepper.com/blog.php?b=142