It is important to know the heat level of your peppers before adding too many to a dish! Always wear latex or vinyl gloves when preparing any kind of hot pepper. The seeds and pith (the white spongy ...

Hot pepper, an important flavoring in Sichuan cuisine, was introduced into China only 200 to 300 years ago. During the period of the Three Kingdoms, the kingdom of Shu was located in Sichuan.

Adapting a chemical used to deliver medicines through the skin, University of Minnesota Duluth scientist Tom Levar has developed a way to protect plants from browsing by deer and mice by ...