Growing bell peppers in pots is a great way to get fresh green peppers just a few steps from the kitchen. Here at Pepper Geek, we have an ever-expanding container garden. Potted pepper plants turn our porch into a mini pepper forest every year. Learning to grow your own peppers is exciting. I still remember …
Chili oil is a staple condiment in many Asian cuisines. It is a wonderful way to spice up a bland dish with smooth, flavorful heat. After experimenting with many variations, we’re excited to share this authentic homemade chili oil recipe. Learning how to make chili oil can change how you prepare dishes. Adding a spoonful …
Jalapeños are one of the easiest peppers to grow at home. So, in this article I’ll share everything you need to know about growing jalapeños in pots to help you achieve the best possible harvest. This post is tailored specifically to growing jalapeños in containers rather than in the ground. For a general article on …
Even if you only plan to spend a few hours at the garden every day, having the best gardening hat is essential. Not only will the proper hat keep you protected from the sun, but it will also keep you cooler and provide your face with adequate shade. The ideal gardening hat is lightweight, practical, …
Karma Sauce Co. has grown rapidly ever since their Extreme Karma sauce was featured on Hot Ones season 5. Since then, the former NASA optical engineer turned hot sauce maker Gene Olczak has pumped out some legendary recipes. Ever heard of Los Calientes? That was formulated by Gene at Karma. They also have several delicious …
If you are growing your pepper plants in pots, you should give the plants enough room to grow to their full potential. Pepper plants require adequate space to mature and produce lots of fruits. The best container size for pepper plants will vary based on which variety you are growing. In general, the larger the …
Here at PepperGeek, one of our favorite snacks is beef jerky. We recently got a new dehydrator and have been tinkering around with drying different foods and herbs. We’ve dehydrated habaneros and other peppers, bananas (yum), and homegrown basil and sage. However, by far the most delicious food we’ve dehydrated thus far is this sweet …
With a name like Dirty Dick’s, we weren’t sure what to expect from this hot sauce. The bottle claims that it is simply the “World’s Greatest Hot Sauce…No Brag, Just Fact.” With a claim this grandiose, along with many awards won, we couldn’t help ourselves. The ingredients are intriguing, with tropical fruits, habaneros, and freshly …
Secret Aardvark began in 2004 in the Portland, OR region. The founder, Scott Moritz, began his culinary journey at age thirteen when he entered a chili cook-off. Like many amazing hot sauces, Secret Aardvark started off as a fun hobby, and a way to stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, Scott passed away in 2009. But, …
Jalapeño peppers just aren’t hot enough for some pepper lovers. We tend to agree, especially when it comes to hot sauce. As a result, there has been an explosion of new habanero hot sauces in recent years. Habanero peppers bring significantly more heat, and a totally unique flavor to boot. And since we love trying …