Lisa on October 24th, 2008

Popcorn can be a great treat, especially if you skip the microwave and movie-theater varieties. Here’s a simple-but-tasty way to adorn your homemade kernels: sprinkle on a little bit of cayenne pepper, sea salt, and grated Parmesan cheese.  Delicious and healthy! How to Pop It: Your easiest option is an air-popper. If you don’t have [...]

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Lisa on July 24th, 2008

All pepper contains capsaicin, the active compound in pepper that makes our eyes tear and our noses run.  Some, however, have more of it than others.  Tabasco peppers are among some of the hottest are are reputedly from Tabasco, Mexico.  They are now grown in Lousiana and are used to make the famous brand-name hot [...]

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