Chile Pepper Fever : Mine's Hotter Than Yours

A celebration in text & photos of the small yet potent chile pepper, which has spawned a universal heatwave of interest. You'll discover why some peppers are hotter than others, & what it is that makes them hot. The book details the colorful history of chile peppers, from where they were first cultivated to the ways different cultures use them, to chiles in literature. We also learn about medicinal uses for chiles, chile farming, chile recipes, & the southwestern-style chilemania that has become a national obsession. The photos delight us with the vivid colors, textures, & patterns of the pepper. Subjects: chili cookoffs, farmers with their spicy produce, & the pepper itself in all its glory.Hazen-Hammond, Susan is the author of 'Chile Pepper Fever : Mine's Hotter Than Yours', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756752873 and ISBN 0756752876.