thats funnier than heck Rael thank you everyone for the words... and a pickin i go Lisa ----Original Message Follows---- From: raelsixty4@earthlink.net Reply-To: raelsixty4@earthlink.net To: Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com Subject: Re: [CH] brand spankin new member Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:10:48 -0600 At 11:37 AM -0600 7/13/01, lisa chase wrote: >hi guys, > >first i planted serranos, and became intrigued > >then habaneros, and grew to excited/intrigued > >now am tearing things up this weekend to make room for more chiles, >after some more poking around at what i'd like to have. > >SO, the serranos are coming along nicely...how do I know WHEN to >pick them. just when they turn red,...or...? > >thanks for any help >Lisa in Southern Calif welcome to the wunnerful world of chileheads...may you find enlightenment here, and possibly develop a love for Chile Twister [TM!] while yer at it <g>... serranos are fine to pick when green (vs. jalapenos which, personally, i think suck when green...bitter/chemical tasting). One of my favorite things to make with them is "Love Butter" (via the Magnolia Cafe in Austin TX) which is nothing more than pureed serrano chiles and whole salt free butter. Use it to cook with, naturally, and whatever else yer little heart may desire...good stuff. Excellent-o for frying eggs and such. OT...I actually got a little excited seeing the words (wirds?) "spankin" and "new member" in the same sentence...Monk Rael did indeed think a flogging was to commence...indeed... Pardon. You'll get used to me...or ignore me. Either way, welcome, and may the blessings of El Grande be upon you. Peace, Hendrix, and Chiles....... Rael64 Monk of the TCS Order of Immaculate Twister Left Foot Red... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com