Chile peppers are absolutely American; along with corn, squash, and beans, they are among the earliest plants domesticated by mankind in the New World…
The Chilehead’s Paradise of Peru
Iif you don’t love ajies, as chiles are called there, they know you’re not Peruvian…
Historical and Hysterical Reactions to Eating Chile
It was pure chile—red pepper. It was fire itself. I was burning all the way down and up and every other way…
Dining in Mexico in 1909
The uninitiated guest is in danger of being served with some very unappetizing messes, reeking with grease and filled with red peppers, chilis and other fiery condiments…
Gargantuan Georgia Barbecues, 1897
It was one of the largest barbecues ever held, and ended in a blaze of enthusiasm and gastric satisfaction…