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Among the most remarkable plants that can be grown in the greenhouse, or on a sunny windowsill, chilli peppers. As reported by Chris Bearshaw in an article in the Daily Mail Gardening Section. They rarely reach more than 60cm in height and take up little space, but deliver a punch of flavour and are full of health benefits. Chilli seeds can be bought for £1.95 per 15 seeds at www.chileseeds.co.uk. Did You Know The Aztecs utilised chilli as a remedy for a cough, in a thick atole with yellow chilli and honey; if the cough persisted, they drank an infusion of salt and chile. The Tarahumara Indians still use it to remedy bronchitis and throat irritations. An essentially synthetic version of Capsaicin, Guafenesein, is used in many modern cough syrups. With heat levels from 1 to 20, www.chilliseeds.co.uk has chilli peppers for every type of dish and palate. An essential ingredient in cuisine's across the world from Mexico to the Far East. Chilli peppers give a unique zest to a wide range of dishes and they simply can’t be subsituted. As with all produce, shop bought chillis can not compare with the flavour of home grown ones. If you are not already a keen fruit and vegetable grower, you will have to try it to believe it. But be warned, shop bought will never be good enough for you again. Chillis can be used raw or cooked. They can be used fresh or stored frozen, dried, pickled, in oil... Check out www.chileseeds.co.uk for the finest chilli pepper seeds. |
| Posted: 20/04/2005 10:41:55 Last Updated: 20/04/2005 10:47:51 |
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