Growing on the High Plains: Peppers - Part Two!

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini

Published August 3, 2017 at 10:35 AM CDT

Get a tissue, because I'm about to set your sinuses ablaze.

On today's installment of Growing on the High Plains, let's slice into part two of our pepper prose. We'll head south where temperatures flare, not just in the sky but in the spicy oil of the mighty chili. From jalepenos to Thai peppers, we'll talk about the many varieties available.

We'll also discuss the Scoville scale, and I'll even share a personal pepper pickle that resulted from a skirmish with a spicy salsa.

(Wow, just talking about the spicy heat of the chili oil is making my eyes water!)

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Skip Mancini

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.

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