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I like spicy pickles.  I decided the ones that I can buy aren't hot enough though so I thought I would try making some.  Yesterday I canned nine jars of garlic dill ghost pepper pickles.  Now comes the hard part, I have to wait six to eight weeks to give them a try.   -Alden    

Brownies?  Those sound good!   I just gave a tablespoon of ghost powder to a co-worker who is going to use it when making some brownies.   -Alden

At that price grab it if it's not a scam.   Then modify it to make it a better smoker.  Extend the chimney down to grill level and block the top of the opening above the grill from the firebox with either firebricks or steel.   -Alden

My scorpions produced very little for their first round of peppers.  I overwintered them and the next year they went nuts.   -Alden

Booma, I had  burger for dinner last night.  After seeing your pictures I want another one right now.  Only problem is that I want the burger you made.     -Alden

I'd say be patient.  I agree with Juanitos about the top part but I would wait before doing anything to it.  Last year all of mine looked similar to that.  They hung out for quite a while before going nuts.  This year I made it through with greenery on most of my overwinters.  They are starting...

  RS67Man, that would be my friend Walt.  They call him West Coast Alden.  They call me East Coast Walt...   -Alden

Seven hours each way from Long Beach.  I am there to fly kites on the beach, I will have to pass. :tear:   -Alden

I visit western WA in August, I am assuming that's too far from you to get your salsa. :tear:    -Alden

I picked up a double boiler last week.  I saw in one of the threads here that Salsa Lady (thanks SL!) recommended one.  I read up on how they work and decided it was a good idea.  I ordered one and tried it out yesterday.  I really liked the even heat and didn't have any sauce cooked to the...

Just added some Chicken S&%t to my soil.  I have a pile that is about 10 years old (newest on top).  I knocked the top of the pile off so I can get to the bottom level and filled a couple five gallon buckets with it.  Sifted it through a piece of 3/8" hardware cloth and turned it into my soil. ...

3/4 lb Yellow Ghost Peppers 3/4 lb Yellow Bell Peppers 2 Oz Garlic 1 lb Vidalia Onion 1 ¼ lb Pineapple 1 Tbsp Lactobacillus 2 Tbsp Pickling Salt   Mine is at 150 days so far, I started out intending to go at least 60 days but I have been busy with other stuff so I have just let it keep going.  I...

Nice ferment!   Tell me more about your Mellow Yellow ferment.  I have one that is yellow ghost, pineapple, yellow bell peppers. and sweet onion that is ready to be finished off.  Did you add anything after the ferment?   -Alden

  Thanks SL!   I brought a little bit to work this morning and it is very popular as is.  I think I might add a little of the original ingredients as you suggest so it will tone down a little bit.  And I need to add some liquid to make it more pourable.   -Alden

Ok, so 4 1/2 months later I opened this up. PH is 3.7 and I like how it tastes. I think that I would want to take a little of the fermented edge off. Does anyone have recommendations on what I can add to it that might balance it out a little? -Alden

  Thanks!  Three clicks later they are ordered...   -Alden

Thanks guys!   I am feeling a little clueless, how would I get in touch with Ed?   -Alden

I don't really have any seeds to trade but I would be glad to pay a reasonable fee for some reaper seeds.    -Alden  

No good pics, they have some good leaves going and some wilted ones but overall everything is green and relatively healthy looking.  I think I even see some tiny peppers starting on at least one of the plants.   -Alden