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Farmers' Market Report: Peppers
Los Angeles

2008_08_27-peppers1.jpgSweet peppers, chili peppers, bell peppers – the market is brimming with jewel-toned capsicums.

 
 

Everywhere we turned at the Hollywood Farmers' Market this week, it was clear that we are in the thick of pepper season.

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2008_08_27-peppers3.jpgWhat to do with all these peppers? Earlier this week, Emma showed us how to roast peppers, and Elizabeth recently made roasted green pepper butter. What kinds of peppers are you eating this summer?

Related:
Seasonal Spotlight: Peppers
Food Science: What Makes Chile Peppers Spicy?
Good Question: What Do I Do With a Bag of Hot Peppers?
Good Question: What Do I Do With A Basket of Jalapeños?

(Images: Gregory Han and Emily Ho)

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SoCal Farmers' Market Report, Farmers' Market, Summer, Local - West Coast, Ingredients - Fruit, peppers

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i used the pepper roasting method described here (over the burner) last night on a lovely greenmarket orange bell...oh my GOD. i can't believe i've never done this. delicious.

posted by sarahlucy on August 27th 2008 at 9:59am
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