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Behind the Scenes at Refining Fire Chiles on the latest podcast segment of Ken’s Fiery World!

Check out Scott Roberts latest Weekly Firecast and the latest segment of “Ken’s Fiery World”!

Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim's Weekend of FireThe Audio Weekly Firecast with Scott Roberts:

Weekly Firecast Podcast Episode #45 – Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire

The Pope of Peppers, Dave DeWitt, returns to chat with Scott about the Fall chile pepper harvest. Later, Scott converses with Jim Beckett and Stephanie Adams of Jungle Jim’s International Market about the 7th Annual Weekend of Fire Hot Sauce Show in Fairfield, Ohio. Blogger Ken Alexander gives an overview on his recent trip to San Diego to meet with chile grower Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles, and Scott reviews Men P’aw Gourmet Hot Sauce.
Links mentioned in the episode:

Dave DeWitt’s Fiery Foods & BBQ Super Site
Dave DeWitt’s Too Many Chiles! Book
Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire Official Site
Ken Alexander’s It’s a Fiery World Blog
Refining Fire Chiles
Men P’AW Hot Sauce

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Chile Pepper Extravaganza Offers Limited VIP Tickets!

The Extravaganza VIP Room

Sir McMillen, The Extravaganza show director and publisher of Chile Pepper magazine announced Monday that the VIP Room at the show will feature some of the finest food in southern Louisiana. Additional items include, special crafted beer, a full range of cocktails and a limited number of handcrafted, hand-rolled exotic cigars for patrons paying the added premium. “We wanted our guess’s wanting to maximize their experience at the show, to have the opportunity to experience some of the best that New Orleans has to offer” he shared at a local press conference in the warehouse house district.

He further shared “The VIP Room and it’s unique offerings are available daily during the show, allowing everyone the time and opportunity to experience and enjoy all of the Hot Sauce, BBQ and Specialty Food offerings from the 70 plus vendors. The cost of $50 assures everyone a value that is well spent and generously rewarded with fantastic food, cigars and a free subscription to Chile Pepper magazine.”

The location of the VIP Room, at Hall J at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in downtown New Orleans, is located directly in front of the show stage, providing ring side seating for the jalapeño, frog leg and wing eating competition, the infamous lick-a-thon and a number of viewings of “Meanwhile Back at Café Du Monde” show featuring many food celebrities, sharing their one-of-a-kind food experiences, all hosted by Peggy-Sweeney McDonald – author and show creator. The Extravaganza experience will also highlight Mardi-Gras Revelers, a Perfect Hurricane Challenge and an endless opportunity to sample hundreds of special items, hot sauces, BBQ and even, Cindy Reed Wilkins, Cin Chili’s legend, two-time back-to-back international championship chili.

Rick McMillen, Chile Pepper’s Editor and Chef adds, “If you’re a foodie, love hot sauces, enjoy great music, like to participate in culinary challenges and want to enjoy a day out of the heat and humidity while getting the belly full of never before goodies, The Extravaganza is the perfect opportunity to enjoy your day!”

The show opens Friday at noon to the public and continues all weekend long – featuring over 70 hot sauce, BBQ and Specialty Food vendors from all across the US. The fee for entry is $10 per person, children under 8 is free. A free one-year subscription to Chile Pepper magazine, six issues, will be given to each person paying the $10 – one subscription per household.

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Chile Pepper Extravaganza starts Friday in New Orleans!

It’s almost here, folks! After spending a great day at the Houston Fest (put it on your must do list for next year!!) I’m ready for the Chile Pepper Extravaganza at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans!!
Hope to see you there! Just look for the Fedora!!! And remember- It’s a Fiery World!

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Chile Pepper Extravaganza Schedule Released!!

After you finish your spicy revelry in Houston this weekend, folks, get yourself down to New Orleans for the Chile Pepper Extravaganza! I just got the schedule from the festival organizers and it’s going to be a great show! Click the link directly below to hear the radio spot playing all over New Orleans! And click the second link further down for the complete show schedule!

chilepepper extravaganza poster

Click the link below to see show times, schedule, cooking demos, and more!!!  Lots of great fun and demos along with some of your favorite spicy vendors! Come see Tracy Carter from Jacs Tailgaters, Johnny McLaughlin of Heartbreaking Dawns, Steve Seabury of High River Sauces and the New York City Hot Sauce Festival,  “Cin” Cindy of Cin Cindy Chili fame, CaJohn Hard from CaJohn’s, Michelle Northrup of the Intensity Academy, blogger and renowned Hot Sauce Collector Vic Clinco, just to name a few, along with lots of other local chefs and celebrities sharing their knowledge and passion for food, flavor, heat, and spice! I hope to see you at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA September 27-29! Laizzes Les Bon Temp Roulet!

2013 Chile Pepper Extravaganza Schedule