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The Whole Chile Pepper Book
Discusses the identification, cultivation, preservation, and culinary history of chile peppers and features recipes for stews, soups, casseroles, and entrees
373 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 1990
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About the author
Dave DeWitt
87 books23 followersThe New York Times calls this author "The Pope of Peppers" and TV viewers recognize Dave DeWitt as the ever-affable chile pepper expert and organizer of Albuquerque's huge annual National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show. Dave is also the author of more than 40 food related books, including the best-selling "The Complete Chile Pepper Book," "The Southwest Table," and the forthcoming "Growing Medical Marijuana."
National TV appearances include "American Journal," Cable News Network, "The Today Show," "Home with Gary Collins," "Scientific American Frontiers," "Smart Solutions," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He has also been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, American Way, Smithsonian, and approximately 200 newspapers across the country.
Now, the world's authority on the Southwest's hottest food turns his attention to New Mexicos most compelling and legendary historical figures--the rag-tag group of Apache warriors led by an elderly gentleman set on avenging the death of Victorio--and those who pursued them, the officers and buffalo soldiers of the U.S. Army's Ninth Cavalry as told in Dave's novel "Avenging Victorio."
The people, the story and the settings are real; DeWitt poured through endless documentation in the form of military records, old photos, newspaper clippings, letters and other correspondence to piece together the facts. Then, drawing on his background as a university professor of composition and literature-- plus his almost uncanny grasp and sensibility of Apache customs, traditions, rituals (and humor) -- DeWitt has woven a fast-paced and engaging saga. Click here for more information."
National TV appearances include "American Journal," Cable News Network, "The Today Show," "Home with Gary Collins," "Scientific American Frontiers," "Smart Solutions," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He has also been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, American Way, Smithsonian, and approximately 200 newspapers across the country.
Now, the world's authority on the Southwest's hottest food turns his attention to New Mexicos most compelling and legendary historical figures--the rag-tag group of Apache warriors led by an elderly gentleman set on avenging the death of Victorio--and those who pursued them, the officers and buffalo soldiers of the U.S. Army's Ninth Cavalry as told in Dave's novel "Avenging Victorio."
The people, the story and the settings are real; DeWitt poured through endless documentation in the form of military records, old photos, newspaper clippings, letters and other correspondence to piece together the facts. Then, drawing on his background as a university professor of composition and literature-- plus his almost uncanny grasp and sensibility of Apache customs, traditions, rituals (and humor) -- DeWitt has woven a fast-paced and engaging saga. Click here for more information."
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June 16, 2019
What these folks don't know about chili peppers, you don't need to know. If you are a fan of the monthly mag, The Chili Pepper, you know the Dave Dewitt/Nancy Gerlach team by recipe, if not by faces or names. One of the things I like most about this cookbook is the fact that the authors are aware everyone isn't a 'chili head' (loving everything that will sear the skin off your tongue in a single bite). Thus, there are recipes all along the line -- from no-fire to death-by-chili peppers.
This book is a cookbook with extras. If you've ever wanted a readable explanation of Scoville Units of Heat (rating system for chili peppers) or to read interesting facts about the chili pepper, look no more. Enjoy.
This book is a cookbook with extras. If you've ever wanted a readable explanation of Scoville Units of Heat (rating system for chili peppers) or to read interesting facts about the chili pepper, look no more. Enjoy.
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