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can I use margarine instead of oil to saute onions and peppers and how much do i use if i can?
curtisjb1983 asked:
I want to saute onions and peppers for some fajitas but i forgot oil, can i substitute margarin? If I can how much should I use for two medium onions four green peppers and two red peppers?
Grow A Plant
I want to saute onions and peppers for some fajitas but i forgot oil, can i substitute margarin? If I can how much should I use for two medium onions four green peppers and two red peppers?
Grow A Plant
Pepper growers: How do I tell when my cayenne peppers are ripe and ready to pick?
Jeff asked:
I have a single cayenne pepper plant. It’s not much, but I nearly lost it to a cold snap and I’m quite proud of it for recovering. About two and a half weeks ago, the plant exploded with vegetative growth, doubling in size and growing leaves like crazy.
I have a single cayenne pepper plant. It’s not much, but I nearly lost it to a cold snap and I’m quite proud of it for recovering. About two and a half weeks ago, the plant exploded with vegetative growth, doubling in size and growing leaves like crazy.
After that, the plant grew little white blossoms that later turned into tiny red peppers. It looks like I’m going to have some fruit from this plant after all, but how do I know when they are ripe enough to pick?
And now that I think about it, I’m not too sure what to do with them once they are ripe. Should I dry them or use them fresh? How do I dry them? What do you use your peppers for?
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How to season grilled onions and bell peppers?
BrownGuy412 asked:
I’m going to grill onions and red&green bell peppers to put on top of green enchiladas. Is there any seasoning tips to put on the onions and bell peppers before I grill them that will taste great on top of the enchiladas?
Mini Garden
I’m going to grill onions and red&green bell peppers to put on top of green enchiladas. Is there any seasoning tips to put on the onions and bell peppers before I grill them that will taste great on top of the enchiladas?
Mini Garden
I am growing green peppers. Some have turned red. Are these the same as red peppers in the store?
Joyce asked:
I heard that red peppers are really good for you and have a high amount of Vitamin C. Would my ripe green peppers that have turned red be high in Vitamin C? Are they like the red peppers that you can buy in the store for a higher price than green peppers? If not, where do I get the plants or seeds for red peppers? In my area, they only sell green pepper plants. Thanks!
Rose Maven
I heard that red peppers are really good for you and have a high amount of Vitamin C. Would my ripe green peppers that have turned red be high in Vitamin C? Are they like the red peppers that you can buy in the store for a higher price than green peppers? If not, where do I get the plants or seeds for red peppers? In my area, they only sell green pepper plants. Thanks!
Rose Maven
A good recipe with red peppers?
dixiecowgirl1988 asked:
I live in a dorm room and can’t decide what to do with my left over peppers I used in a salad. They are red peppers [I think that's what they are called they are like green bell peppers but red]. I only have a mirowave to cool with…
Grow A Plant
I live in a dorm room and can’t decide what to do with my left over peppers I used in a salad. They are red peppers [I think that's what they are called they are like green bell peppers but red]. I only have a mirowave to cool with…
Grow A Plant
Vitamin C Facial
M. Bruno asked:
Could Vitamin C be the key to your best home facial ever?
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid was discovered in 17th century, but its properties and capabilities with regard to our general well being and to the maintenance of healthy skin are still only partially known.
Where is Vitamin C found?
Vitamin C is derived from fresh fruits such as grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, lemons, watermelon, papayas, cantaloupes, mangos, cherries, pineapples, raspberries.
Vitamin C can also be derived from certain green vegetables, broccoli, green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower and cabbage.
As a nutrient for the body and as an ingredient in your skin care regimen, this antioxidant is a critical factor a healthy body and especially your skin.
Vitamin C and the skin
Studies have demonstrated that antioxidant Vitamin C facial is the best way to “undo” skin damage caused by free radicals in the environment. These free radicals are stimulated by ultraviolet light and also occur naturally in the atmosphere.
When Vitamin C is infused into the skin, you will experience firmer skin and elasticity. At the same time, age spots may commence to fade and no longer be a problem. So Vitamin C is a critical ingredient to a beautiful and healthy facial
Vitamin C facial and Collagen
Vitamin C is the only antioxidant which increases collagen synthesis. This makes Vitamin C a critical component to the maintenance of healthy skin.
Collagen levels decline with age and photo aging will only speed up the natural decline. Vitamin C actually sends messages to the genes that make collagen, thereby enhancing the repair of the skin to a more healthy state.
Why is this true?
Vitamin C is collagen forming and invader resistant which helps your skin remain healthy and youthful in appearance. Collagen is used in skin care moisturizers for this reason.
Vitamin C as an Antioxidant
Vitamin C is soluble in water and as an antioxidant it actually hunts down certain radicals present in toxins and environmental causes, before they have the chance to do damage to the skin. One example of this occurring would be an exposure to smoking.
What results are possible using a quality Vitamin C Facial Kit?
Lines and wrinkles, the bane of many skin care product users will begin to fade
Your skin will become rejuvenated
You will begin to regain a youthful texture and tone to your skin.
You may be experimenting with a variety of Vitamin C facial kits and may even be interested in doing your own Vitamin C facial at home. If so, you can get a simple step-by-step free tutorial on how to do your own facial at home at our site.
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Could Vitamin C be the key to your best home facial ever?
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid was discovered in 17th century, but its properties and capabilities with regard to our general well being and to the maintenance of healthy skin are still only partially known.
Where is Vitamin C found?
Vitamin C is derived from fresh fruits such as grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, lemons, watermelon, papayas, cantaloupes, mangos, cherries, pineapples, raspberries.
Vitamin C can also be derived from certain green vegetables, broccoli, green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower and cabbage.
As a nutrient for the body and as an ingredient in your skin care regimen, this antioxidant is a critical factor a healthy body and especially your skin.
Vitamin C and the skin
Studies have demonstrated that antioxidant Vitamin C facial is the best way to “undo” skin damage caused by free radicals in the environment. These free radicals are stimulated by ultraviolet light and also occur naturally in the atmosphere.
When Vitamin C is infused into the skin, you will experience firmer skin and elasticity. At the same time, age spots may commence to fade and no longer be a problem. So Vitamin C is a critical ingredient to a beautiful and healthy facial
Vitamin C facial and Collagen
Vitamin C is the only antioxidant which increases collagen synthesis. This makes Vitamin C a critical component to the maintenance of healthy skin.
Collagen levels decline with age and photo aging will only speed up the natural decline. Vitamin C actually sends messages to the genes that make collagen, thereby enhancing the repair of the skin to a more healthy state.
Why is this true?
Vitamin C is collagen forming and invader resistant which helps your skin remain healthy and youthful in appearance. Collagen is used in skin care moisturizers for this reason.
Vitamin C as an Antioxidant
Vitamin C is soluble in water and as an antioxidant it actually hunts down certain radicals present in toxins and environmental causes, before they have the chance to do damage to the skin. One example of this occurring would be an exposure to smoking.
What results are possible using a quality Vitamin C Facial Kit?
Lines and wrinkles, the bane of many skin care product users will begin to fade
Your skin will become rejuvenated
You will begin to regain a youthful texture and tone to your skin.
You may be experimenting with a variety of Vitamin C facial kits and may even be interested in doing your own Vitamin C facial at home. If so, you can get a simple step-by-step free tutorial on how to do your own facial at home at our site.
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Do red and green bell peppers taste the same?
Mandy asked:
or are they different?
Ok. I figured they were pretty much the same since my dog loves the green ones and she ate the red one when we tested it out. Thanks everyone.
Grow A Plant
or are they different?
Ok. I figured they were pretty much the same since my dog loves the green ones and she ate the red one when we tested it out. Thanks everyone.
Grow A Plant
Facts About Peppers
Laura Ng asked:
How much fact do you know about peppers? Peppers, both sweet and hot, originated in Central and South America. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture records, commercial bell peppers were first produced in the southern United States in 1925.
You can flexibly use peppers in almost any food combinations, be it barbecue, baking, steaming, stir-frying with any vegetables, nuts, seeds or legumes. You can even eat them raw as snacks or in salads. It’s no wonder they become the favorites of the vegetarians and vegans.
Peppers come from the colorful Capsicum family which splits into two main categories – sweet bell peppers and the spicy chilies, such as jalapenos. The difference arises from the presence of capsaicin in chilies but not in sweet bell peppers.
Sweet bell peppers are also known as capsicums, sweet peppers or green / red peppers. You can’t differentiate the sweet bell peppers varieties when they’re still young because they all look green. As they ripen, they’ll change color. Depending on the stage of ripeness and their variety, their colors range from orange, yellow, red, purple, brown, black, ivory or green, and so do their sweetness.
But green bell peppers remain green throughout the ripening process. Thus, you may find it challenging to differentiate the other bell peppers from the green variety before they ripen.
Facts about Peppers – Health Benefits of Chili Peppers
All peppers provide rich amount of vitamin C. But chili peppers contain an additional substance, called capsaicin which provides several health benefits such as:
- Effective treatment and natural pain relief for inflammation such as arthritis, psoriasis, diabetic neuropathy.
- Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke as it helps to reduce cholesterol levels and formation of blood clots.
- Clear blocked nose and congested lungs.
- Prevent stomach ulcers by killing bacteria in the stomach and stimulate more protective stomach juices, etc.
This red chili comes in different sizes, shapes and degrees of hotness or spiciness. The more mature the pepper, the hotter it will be. A sweet bell pepper measures 0 SHU while a habaneros or scotch bonnet, one of the hottest known chili peppers, records at around 300,000 SHU. Not hot enough? Then try naga jolokia, the hottest chili in the world which holds 1.04 million SHU.
More Facts about Peppers – Choosing Peppers
Peppers are not seasonal fruits, meaning you can find them in supermarkets any day during the year. Choose well-shaped, firm and glossy peppers which feel heavy for their size. Look out for unhealthy peppers with soft or wrinkled areas, cracks, slashes or black spots. Except for jalapeno which you’ll see some tiny cracks at the end of their stems, fresh chili peppers should not have any cracks at all.
It’s best to wrap the peppers in paper bags or paper towels and store in the refrigerator to keep their freshness – up to 5 days for bell peppers and up to 3 weeks for chili peppers. Remember to wash the peppers before cooking so as to remove the wax on their surfaces.
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How much fact do you know about peppers? Peppers, both sweet and hot, originated in Central and South America. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture records, commercial bell peppers were first produced in the southern United States in 1925.
You can flexibly use peppers in almost any food combinations, be it barbecue, baking, steaming, stir-frying with any vegetables, nuts, seeds or legumes. You can even eat them raw as snacks or in salads. It’s no wonder they become the favorites of the vegetarians and vegans.
Peppers come from the colorful Capsicum family which splits into two main categories – sweet bell peppers and the spicy chilies, such as jalapenos. The difference arises from the presence of capsaicin in chilies but not in sweet bell peppers.
Sweet bell peppers are also known as capsicums, sweet peppers or green / red peppers. You can’t differentiate the sweet bell peppers varieties when they’re still young because they all look green. As they ripen, they’ll change color. Depending on the stage of ripeness and their variety, their colors range from orange, yellow, red, purple, brown, black, ivory or green, and so do their sweetness.
But green bell peppers remain green throughout the ripening process. Thus, you may find it challenging to differentiate the other bell peppers from the green variety before they ripen.
Facts about Peppers – Health Benefits of Chili Peppers
All peppers provide rich amount of vitamin C. But chili peppers contain an additional substance, called capsaicin which provides several health benefits such as:
- Effective treatment and natural pain relief for inflammation such as arthritis, psoriasis, diabetic neuropathy.
- Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke as it helps to reduce cholesterol levels and formation of blood clots.
- Clear blocked nose and congested lungs.
- Prevent stomach ulcers by killing bacteria in the stomach and stimulate more protective stomach juices, etc.
This red chili comes in different sizes, shapes and degrees of hotness or spiciness. The more mature the pepper, the hotter it will be. A sweet bell pepper measures 0 SHU while a habaneros or scotch bonnet, one of the hottest known chili peppers, records at around 300,000 SHU. Not hot enough? Then try naga jolokia, the hottest chili in the world which holds 1.04 million SHU.
More Facts about Peppers – Choosing Peppers
Peppers are not seasonal fruits, meaning you can find them in supermarkets any day during the year. Choose well-shaped, firm and glossy peppers which feel heavy for their size. Look out for unhealthy peppers with soft or wrinkled areas, cracks, slashes or black spots. Except for jalapeno which you’ll see some tiny cracks at the end of their stems, fresh chili peppers should not have any cracks at all.
It’s best to wrap the peppers in paper bags or paper towels and store in the refrigerator to keep their freshness – up to 5 days for bell peppers and up to 3 weeks for chili peppers. Remember to wash the peppers before cooking so as to remove the wax on their surfaces.
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