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The calendar and some key visual cues can help you decide when to harvest jalapeños for your preferred level of heat. Some crops need to be picked when they’re perfectly ripe, but growers have a bit ...

Linda Skeens swept the culinary awards at last year’s Virginia-Kentucky District Fair, taking home more than 25 blue ribbons and going viral online. The 75-year-old great-grandmother from Appalachia, ...

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Look for peppers that are glossy and have bright color. Avoid peppers that are shriveled, bruised, or have soft spots. When properly stored, you can expect chopped or sliced jalapeños will last three ...