| Vol.
I, No. 8 | Gardening
/ Memorial Day | May
18th, 2001 |
Food
& Dining
Links to Food & Dining On-Line
. Links
to Food & Dining On-Line The
amount of info on the web is enormous, as anyone who's ever tried to run a
search can attest to. And, to put it all in context, best estimates say
that only a fraction, maybe 20 - 40 % of what's out there is actually making its
way to the search engines.
Well ...
Here at DownStreet, we'd like to try to help. So each issue, we
post a few links in Food & Dining to sites that might interest you.
Sometimes the links will be related to one another ... sometimes
we'll just offer up a somewhat random sampling. In either case, we think
we might be able to help you find the kind of site you've been looking for.
Of course, while we can't vouch for the fact that every link we provide will be
of interest to everyone, we do our best to filter out the noise and the
bustle. ... Some
Like It Hot!
Hot Peppers and More on the
Web Some years back, one of my cousin's kids was up
for a visit and found out I was a spicy hot food fanatic. So he determined
to send me a sampling from a new shop specializing in hot sauces that had
recently opened up by him. Several weeks after he left, a package
arrived. There must've been about a dozen small bottles in it, things with
names like Pickapeppa, Habañero Heat, Bite Me ... After Death. ... Over
the past decade or more, the penchant for fiery foods has spawned an entire
industry. But if you lean that way, you've gotta love it. Here,
then, a few sites to whet your appetite:
- The
Chile Pepper Institute
In case you think it's just a possibly hip
name for yet another Chile site, think again. ...
.
The Chile
Pepper Institute exists by the good graces of the College of Agriculture and
Home Economics of New Mexico State University and is, in their own words
from their mission statement, "devoted to education, research,
publication and archiving information related to Capsicums or chile peppers.
... [and] to preserve chile germplasm, of both cultivated and wild species,
and to further the studies of Capsicums diseases. If you don't find
any of that sufficiently impressive, then by all means, visit their
site. There, you'll find they live up to their mission, with links to
things like Disease/Disorders Diagnosing Pages, a NEW FAQ, Chile
Statistics, Information on Chile Pungency, their CPI "Hall of
Flame," a picturesque Chile Garden, The Anatomy of a Chile, and more.
.
While
associated with the University, the Institute also has a number of items for
sale, including Back Issues, including more than two-dozen seed
varieties. ... If you like it hot, then hop on over to the
CPI page. You can almost taste the heat.
Rating: ****1/2
[4-1/2 stars]
. - Pepper
Fool's Chile Pepper Recipes
Even those of us who like our peppers
hot & straight from the garden or jar also like to find new ways of
spicing up our lives with a good recipe. If you're one of us, then the
Pepper Fool's site is a must. ...
.
While there are commercial
aspects to the site, the meat & potatoes of it are as spicy and
delicious as it comes. The recipes are organized into more than
two-dozen major categories, from Appetizers, Barbecue, Beans, and Beef to
Tamales, Tortillas, Thai, and Vegetables. And we're not talking a few
recipes each here. A quick scan of the Appetizers section brought up
more than 150 recipes! Including some out-there exotica -- from dishes
like Ajvar (Balkan Vegetable Caviar), Aji Amarillo Dip, Alligator Eggs
(Poppers), Andouille Stuffed Jalapenos, and Armadillo Eggs ... and at the
other end of the alphabet, West Indian Bean Dip, White Cheddar And Jalapeno
Spread, Wrapped Chicken Livers, Yucatan Black Bean Dip, and Zesty Artichoke
Dip. ...
.
Whether you love to experiment or are looking for
variations on more traditional themes, the Pepper Fool's pages are sure to
please.
Rating: ***** [5 stars]
. - Barbecue'n
This
is obviously a commercial site. But it's also just as obviously a
labor of love. ...
.
It's not just the amount of gear and
paraphernalia for sale here that's impressive. The real treat {and the
real aim of our listing it} is the sheer amount of info. The list of
categories is too extensive to even list here, but a sampling includes
things like Getting Started, Wood Smokers, Water Smokers, Wood Grills,
Kettle Grills, Gas Grills, plus Gas Grill Tips, Must Do's, Weekly
Recipes plus Reader's Recipes, BBQ Tips, The Library, Newsletters,
Associations, Temperatures, Specialty Wood, Cuts of Meat, Charcoal &
Chips ... separate sections for Wood, Gas, Electric, Water, and Other
Grills, an FAQ ... and much more. ... And for those new to this sport,
or those simply curious, there's also a section of Beginner Lessons..
.. *******
******* If you know of any
links that you think are worthwhile, why not send them along to ...
links@downstreetmagazine.com
... If we agree, we'll be happy to include
them in an upcoming issue to pass the word along. ...
Thanks. *******
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