In the world of hot peppers, the jalapeño is the equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield: The darn pepper gets no respect. ...more

February 12, 2009

At the end of a dirt road in northern Mexico, the conveyer belts processing hundreds of tons of vegetables a year for U.S. and Mexican markets are open to the elements, protected only by a corrugated metal roof. ...more

September 14, 2008

This bowl of large shrimp sings with sweet crab, peppery watercress, a zing of fresh red onion and a backbeat of basil and mint. The dressing plays along with a simple harmony of lemon juice and olive oil. The divas amp the chili peppers for a slow burn and a little hot fun. ...more

July 30, 2008

After writing a bawdy song with lyrics about sexual desires after age 50, Kathie Lee Gifford took the tune to her 76-year-old mother for approval. ...more

January 21, 2008