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Chili Peppers
Chili peppers are hot peppers from the capsicum plant. They vary in size, color, and flavor strength.
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Red hot Chile peppers band members?
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are an American band, their current members are:
Anthony Kiedis (lead singer)
John Frusciante (guitar and backing vocals)
Flea (bass and vocals)
Chad Smith (drums)
They are one of the most successful bands with their career spanning for over 20 years.
HITS INCLUDE:
Under The Bridge
Give It Away
Californication
Around The World
By The Way
The Zepher Song
Can't Stop
Dani California
Snow ((hey oh))
Charlie
best band ever homie, yeah i said it, wucha gunna do
What is the mildest Chile pepper?
Banana Peppers rate at 500 Scoville Heat Units
Pablano's 2000
Anaheim's 2500
Jalepeno's 5000
and Habanero's at 325,000 Scoville heat units.
How long will dried chilli peppers last?
If they are well dried and stored in a cool dark place they should keep well for at least one year
Is poblano pepper a fruit or vegetable?
Botanically, all peppers are fruits. They are the seed bearing part of the plant that is produced when the flowers are pollinated. However, in common cuisine they are considered vegetables.
How do you calm down too hot chilli?
Peel a potato and put it in the chili. Simmer the chili with the potato in it for 15 - 20 minutes stiring occasionally. The potato will absorb some of the heat from the peppers. It will also absorb some of the salt, so taste the chili when you're done and see if you need to add salt.
What should you do if your dog ate a chili pepper?
A dog can eat green peppers (my dog loves them more than anything else), and most other vegetables. Hot peppers may upset the dogs stomach. The best vegetables for a dog are carrots, squashes, and green beans.
Can parakeets eat red chili peppers?
A parrot eg (cockatoos, conure, macaws, etc) can have chilli peppers at any age from the time they start eating till they get old. Chilli peppers are not hot for parrots as parrots have no saliva so they can not taste how hot the chilli pepper is. Chilli peppers also help the parrot with mimicking human voice(speaking.)
Are crushed chillies the same as chilli flakes?
The difference between crushed chillies and chilli flakes is that chilli flakes are diced and chopped whereas crushed chillies are just that - crushed into small pieces. They are basically the same when used in cooking, they're just prepared in a different way.
No, chili insecticide cannot kill insects. The home-made treatment instead functions as a repellent by driving away insects that tend not to like being around or transporting strong odors. When combined with diluted non-dishwasher detergent, it will serve as an insecticide, through the soapy component, to kill insects on the plant and a deterrent, through the chili ingredients, to prevent area insects from even thinking of coming near the plant in question.
Who is the main guitar player in red hot chilli peppers?
Anthony Kiedis-singer John Frusciante-guitarist Michael "Flea" Bazalry-bassist Chad Smith-drummer
How many pounds are in a bushel of Anaheim peppers?
A bushel of Anaheim peppers typically weighs around 25 to 30 pounds. The exact weight can vary slightly depending on the specific size and moisture content of the peppers. However, for general purposes, you can use this range for conversions.
What genre are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
It depends on the time the music was recorded. Their recent stuff (since they stopped doing drugs) is pretty soft and alternative. Before that they did a lot of hard and phsychadelic rock.
How much dried chipolte Chile pepper is equal to fresh chopped?
It depends completely on personal taste or on the tastes of those you are cooking for.
In stews, soups and sauces, a good trick is to use the chilli whole and taste the food regularly during cooking. When the desired spiciness is reached, discard the chilli.
For salads, stir fries, and other dishes where the chilli is sliced and added to other foods for colour, flavour and heat, again it depends on personal taste. A lot of the heat is in the seeds, so unless you're looking for a very spicy result, split the chilli lengthways and scrape out the seeds before chopping or slicing.
Remember, as a rule of thumb, the smaller the chilli the hotter it is. Green chillies are frequently hotter than red chillies of the same variety.
To test any chilli for heat, cut off the end and rub it gently on the back of your (clean!) hand, and then lightly put the side of your tongue on the spot. This will immediately tell you how hot the chilli is.
If completely in doubt as to how hot your finished dish should be, don't risk causing discomfort to your family or guests: serve a little dish of chopped or sliced chilli for everyone to help themselves. Red and green chillies look good served together in this way.
Remember to always wash your hands immediately, in coldwater, after handling chillies, and when you've finished preparing food, use cold water for knives and chopping board as well.
Note: I've used the English spelling of chilli because my fingers simply type it that way automatically; in the US you'd spell it with one 'l' and in some places it'd be spelled 'chile'.
What are some recipes that use chili peppers?
Fresh, roasted, dried and powered. There is also this thing about amount of heat, remove the seeds and ribs to greatly reduce the heat. Any recipe should tell you what form of chili to use and often what variety as well.
How did red hot chili peppers get their name?
The Red Hot Chili Peppers originally formed as 'Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem', and did what was supposed to be a one-time gig at the Rhythm Lounge, but due to their lively performance, were asked to return. Upon receiving news of this success, the changed their name to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Can you use chili powder in place of cayenne pepper?
Yes you can, but if you are looking for heat the sause will provide much more of it. Chili powder does have a bit but it would take more powder to to get the same amount of heat you would out of the sause.
How do you pickle banana peppers?
Pickling is preservation using acids. The most common way is using vinegar. You will have to decide whether you wish to cook the peppers or pickle them raw, most of the time raw is what is done. Really, once you cover them in vinegar, they will keep for months in the refrigerator. And the Vinegar will absorb the heat and be a nice hot sauce.
Do hot chili peppers help a cold?
Some people claim hot chiles (hot peppers) can prevent them, but it is not proven scientifically. However, many people, including me, eat hot spicy foods and very hot chiles when we already have a cold, since they relieve the stuffiness in the sinuses and nose and also can help a sore throat. Capsaicin is the component in peppers that makes them hot and it has been found to be helpful for many ailments. Capsaicin can cause your body to release endorphins and make you feel better, as well as breathe better. It is worth a try as treatment to see if you have the same results, but the idea of prevention of infection with spicy food is currently based only upon anecdotal information. It sure can't hurt to try it, and you may really like it and turn into a "fire eater" Chilehead.
What causes my sweet banana pepper plants to wilt?
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r604100411.html (link to the site quoted)
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== == (Reviewed 8/07, updated 8/07) In this Guideline: * Symptoms * Comments on the disease * Management * Publication * Glossary ---- == Verticillium dahliae can infect pepper plants at any growth stage. Symptoms include yellowing and drooping of leaves on a few branches or on the entire plant. The edges of the leaves roll inward on infected plants, and foliar wilting ensues. The foliage of severely infected plants turns brown and dry. Growth of pepper plants inoculated with aggressive strains of V. dahliae in greenhouse or of pepper plants infected early in the season under field conditions is severely stunted with small leaves that turn yellow-green. Subsequently, the dried leaves and shriveled fruits remain attached to plants that die. Brown discoloration of the vascular tissue is visible when the roots and lower stem of a wilted plant are cut longitudinally. Another important soilborne disease of pepper in California, Phytophthora root rot, causes similar foliar symptoms; however, Phytophthora root rot causes extensive browning and rotting of the root cortex, while the roots of V. dahliae-infected pepper plants show no external discoloration or decay. == Verticillium wilt, caused by Verticillium dahliae, is a soilborne fungus that colonizes the vascular tissues of plants. Verticillium dahliae has a broad host range, causing vascular discoloration and wilt of many economically important crops. Microsclerotia produced by V. dahliae may survive under field conditions for up to 14 years in the absence of a host. The microsclerotia germinate in the vicinity of host roots and cause infection. Verticillium wilt is favored by cool air and soil temperatures. Peppers are resistant to isolates of V. dahliae from many hosts, and only certain strains of V. dahliae, such as those from eggplant and pepper, are pathogenic on peppers. In recent years, an increase in the incidence of Verticillium wilt on many types of pepper has been observed in the central coast of California, resulting in significant reduction in yields. == Resistance in peppers to Verticillium wilt is not common in commercial cultivars and is difficult to identify in pepper germplasm. Chemical control of V. dahliae using soil fumigation with methyl bromide and chloropicrin is effective, but not economical for pepper production in California. Because of the longevity of microsclerotia and the broad host range of V. dahliae, crop rotation is usually not a feasible option for control of Verticillium wilt in many crops. However, rotations with broccoli, corn, wheat, barley, sorghum or safflower for a period of at least 2 years (the longer the rotation, the better) can reduce inoculum. These crops are not hosts for the Verticillium pathogen, and populations of the pathogen will decline in fields where host plants are not present. In any case, do not replant peppers in the field for a minimum of 3 years.
