From the beginning of civilization man has sought ways to make his food taste better. The discovery of salt created the first communities and the spice trade facilitated the exchange of culture and ideas around the world. From mustards and dressings to chutneys and salsas, condiments reflect humanity in all its wonderful diversity. We are condiments and condiments are us, enjoy!
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Jan 30

54. El Yucateco

Pretty much started the habanero craze. Both the green and red versions owe their brightness to artificial coloring, the Kutbil-ik version is naturally colored and hot as hell. The Scoville test involves diluting pepper extract into sugar water until five testers can no longer detect the burn. Chiles are fruits, not vegetables. Yucateco has its own pepper fields down in the Yucatan and was quite pleased when a wire service photo showed Barack Obama enjoying their product. Sí, se puede.

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