We know of death by chocolate as a humorously-named dessert. But
death by hot sauce? That may be for real.
This week, spice up your free time with the chili cook-offs that are setting the country aflame. Whether you're looking for an epicurean adventure at the
Bellagio, or something more along the lines of a back-country
roadkill cook-off, you're in luck. Check out what's going on in your neck of the woods this week, and let us know if we've left anything off the list!
This week's so packed to the brim with festivals nationwide, you couldn't avoid one if you tried. There are food and wine classics all across the East Coast, and here in the West, we're planning on dropping by the
chocolate festival in our neck of the woods. If we've left anything out, please chime in below.
Poblano
A type of green chile with a rich mild flavor. It's slightly spicier than a bell pepper with the best ones being from Mexico. They are best fresh in Summer and early Fall, although they are also available canned.
On a recent flight, I found myself flipping through the pages of the recent
Gourmet magazine, when a bourbon-based drink called Briar Patch caught my eye. I tried my best to wish myself into the photograph, but that didn't happen, so I ended up just wishing I had one instead. I thought that perhaps it was the three screaming children on the flight that made me wish that, however once I landed I still craved the chile-blackberry bourbon mixture.
Chipotle Chile
A very hot dried, smoked jalapeno. Its traditional heated flavor is used to spice up Southwestern and Mexican dishes. They are sold dried, pickled or canned in a vinegary sauce called adobo.
