My chili plants gave me dozens of chili during summer. Of course I had to try and use several of them. I dried & grinded them, made several varieties of olive oils, tried some spicy hot sauces and put the rest in the freezer to keep them longer. One of Read more…
Ukuva iAfrica means “The sense of Africa” and was established in March 1996 when the traveler finally reached Cape Town (South Africa). The Ukuva look was inspired by the culture of the Ndebele: Tribal women used to wear metal rings, which symbolize the woman’s status in society. A well known Read more…
Chicken with honey, whisky, cocoa nibs and of course, some chili! Do you like it?
This year I gave urban gardening a try and specialised in growing chili. A really hot one: Trinidad Scorpion Moruga! When the fruits ripened I suddenly was confronted with the question of what the heck I should do with them… dry them in the sun, put them into an oil… Read more…
Mojo means in Spanish “sauce” and is originated in the Canary Islands. There are two types of Mojos: Red Mojo (Mojo Rojo) and Green Mojo (Mojo Verde). Both sauces are served with potatoes, fish and meat. The Mojo Rojo is the hot sauce due to the ingredients, which is known Read more…
Do you like it hot and live by the credo of “no pain, no gain”? Then this freaking awesome chili is something for you! 2012 it was the hottest chili on earth, reaching more than 1.2 million Scoville (SHUs). The record is above 2 million. Jalapeños taste like sweets in Read more…