Entries by ChrisS

Know the health benefits of eating jalapeno pepper!

Zee Media Bureau New Delhi: Jalapenos is one of the different types of peppers like cayenne, red and green chilis, bell peppers and a rich source of a compound known as capsaicin. One should include it in their daily diet as it is considered to be good for health. Here are some health benefits of […]

Pickle Recipes for August

Dill pickle dip 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp parsley 3/4 cup dill pickle spears, drained and finely chopped (about 6 spears) 5 ounces dried beef, finely chopped Combine cream cheese, sour cream and seasonings in a bowl. Beat until smooth. Stir in pickles and beef. Cover […]

Pickles pair well with back-to-school lesson

By Zirconia Alleyne, New Era Features Editor Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, and Mrs. Pickle picked some of her favorite pickle recipes to share with students before they head back to school. Carolyn Haddock, known tenderly as Mrs. Pickle to youngsters, will host Off to School with Mrs. Pickle at 1 p.m. […]

Domino’s bans woman after being unable to meet extra jalapeños request

A branch of the chain in Scotland said they ‘couldn’t meet the expectations’ of Annelise Shabbir who complained they never gave her enough extra jalapeños on her pizza. By Emma Sword    –   BT A woman has been banned from ordering pizza from a Domino’s store after they were unable to “meet her expectations” […]

Special Request: Southern’s Fried Green Tomatoes start with pickling

By Pat Eby Special to the Post-Dispatch Q • Can you track down a recipe for me from the Southern restaurant on Olive Street? I’d really like to have the recipe for their deep-fried green tomatoes. They’re amazing! I can’t figure them out. Biting into them it’s like they just came out of a pickle […]

World’s hottest chilli pepper goes on sale in Ireland

The Carolina Reaper measures 1.5m Scoville units – 400 times hotter than the jalapeno By Marie Claire Digby   –   The Irish Times Moruga Scorpion, Komodo Dragon, Carolina Reaper… there’s a theme running through the names of these foods, so it’s perhaps no surprise that eating them can lead to a range of symptoms from a […]

Let pickled cucumbers be key players on the plate

By Arthi Subramaniam / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Give pickled cucumbers the credit they deserve. Tucking them beside sandwiches is so unimaginative and such an easy way out. That’s what the lazy would do. How about getting a little imaginative and using them in a zingy Caesar dressing along with anchovies and minced garlic or in a […]

Cheesy Pickle Pretzel Sliders

By MOLLY YEH   –   Tastemade INGREDIENTS For the burgers: 1 lb ground chuck and sirloin mix Kosher salt, for seasoning Pepper, for seasoning 8 pretzel slider buns 8 slices tomato 8 leaves lettuce Ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc., for topping For the cheesy pickles: 2 kosher dill pickle spears 2 slices havarti cheese 2 egg […]

Polished design for candy pouch boosts product sales 500%

Little Bird Curious Confections trades in a cellophane bag with sticker for sophisticated yet fun packaging for its candied jalapeño products to gain entrance to retail venues. By Anne Marie Mohan, Senior Editor, Packaging World A most unusual taste combination, Little Bird Curious Confections’ candied jalapeño peppers were born one day when company co-founder Sara […]