As mentioned last time, we have ended up going down a very unexpected path with our candies. Over just the last two weeks it’s become clear that we have stumbled …
Unexpected Turns
In business, you have to be flexible. The market isn’t always what you anticipate it will be. We were powerfully reminded of this recently, when we suddenly found ourselves becoming …
Tucumcari Enchiladas (a family recipe)
My family was originally from Tucumcari, New Mexico, going back at least to the mid 1800’s. I am the first of the family not born there. When I was a …
Weather Woes
Spring has arrived, time to plant, right? Not so fast! Looks like Nature has other plans. I was planning to start plant-out of our seedlings this past weekend. They’re still …
Reaper Slaw
What does the Reaper serve with BBQ? Reaper slaw, of course! This slaw complements your BBQ while adding a fiery kick to top it off. Don’t let it fool you: …
Water and Weeds
Running a small family farm is a constant learning experience. It took three seasons to get a viable crop. Now, in our fourth season we’re applying what we’ve learned over …
Great Caesar’s Ghost
Spice up your salad with a little heat in the dressing! The fats in this dressing counteract the heat of the peppers to a surprising degree, so while this is …
Reaper Pizza Sauce
We all like a little spice on our pizza, that’s why we add pepper flakes. Why not put the spice IN the pizza? In the sauce, to be specific. Use …
Pineapple Ghost Sauce
The fruity flavor of the Ghost pepper works well with the tropical pineapple flavor in this sauce. Ingredients 20 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 Ghost peppers 2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. …