August 20, 2026
A Summer Batch of Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Colorful jalapeños from the garden ferment into a tangy hot sauce that keeps in the fridge for a year, using nothing more than salt, water, and time.
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Posts about Peppers
August 13, 2026
Bell Peppers, Timing, and Finally Staking Them
Bell peppers have never come easy in my Tennessee garden - this year timing and staking finally paid off with a full bowl of green, orange, and yellow.
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August 10, 2026
Lunchbox Peppers Turn Into Pickles for Sandwiches
Small orange Lunchbox peppers from the summer garden turn into a quick pickle - the kind of homegrown touch that makes a plain sandwich something guests ask about.
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August 3, 2026
Lunchbox Peppers Take Over the Late Summer Harvest
Lunchbox peppers are a small, sweet variety - one of the season's most reliable producers.
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July 30, 2026
Six Pounds of Peppers Head to the Freezer
A bowl of sweet bells and poblanos becomes a whole season of fajita filling, cut, bagged, and ready for winter.
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