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Grilling: Sausage-Stuffed Apples

I just found this recipe and it sounds great. Coincidentally, I ordered some apple wood for my smoker just two weeks ag. Must be destiny to make this one. Thanks.

ArmadilloPepper at 3:48PM on 11/13/09

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Seriously Meaty Turkey Burgers

Now, perhaps a reason to stray from beef.

ArmadilloPepper at 3:44PM on 11/13/09

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Serious Eats Original Video: Save the Honeybees

Just wanted to echo the comments of several others in this post. Thanks for a video that is very well done! We help small honey producers and bottlers bring their honey to market via the Internet, so we have a vested interest in resolving CCD and obviously they do.

We are fortunate in that so far, CCD has not affected honey bees in the Florida panhandle where the rare Tupelo honey is produced (according to an article from USA today - http://www.armadillopeppers.com/about-honey-bees.html).

The bees and beekeepers play a vital role for us. Thanks to them and again, the team that put this video together.

ArmadilloPepper at 8:21AM on 11/04/09

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The best hot sauce

At any point in time, I probably have 10 to 15 different bottles of hot sauce open. I am not one of those "how hot can I eat" people, but I do appreciate different levels of heat and flavor. Perhaps we are spoiled here in Florida, but the best hot sauce for eggs - scrambled or fried - is a Datil Pepper Hot Sauce. It's also great on wild rice. Datil Pepper Sauces come in mild and hot. They are slightly less hot than a Habanero, but with a sweeter, fruitier taste. A lot of my friends who are not hot sauce eaters like the Datil Pepper Sauce after tasting.

ArmadilloPepper at 7:37PM on 10/09/09

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Grilling: Sausage-Stuffed Apples

I just found this recipe and it sounds great. Coincidentally, I ordered some apple wood for my smoker just two weeks ag. Must be destiny to make this one. Thanks.

ArmadilloPepper at 3:48PM on 11/13/09

From Recipes

Seriously Meaty Turkey Burgers

Now, perhaps a reason to stray from beef.

ArmadilloPepper at 3:44PM on 11/13/09

From Serious Eats

Serious Eats Original Video: Save the Honeybees

Just wanted to echo the comments of several others in this post. Thanks for a video that is very well done! We help small honey producers and bottlers bring their honey to market via the Internet, so we have a vested interest in resolving CCD and obviously they do.

We are fortunate in that so far, CCD has not affected honey bees in the Florida panhandle where the rare Tupelo honey is produced (according to an article from USA today - http://www.armadillopeppers.com/about-honey-bees.html).

The bees and beekeepers play a vital role for us. Thanks to them and again, the team that put this video together.

ArmadilloPepper at 8:21AM on 11/04/09

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The best hot sauce

At any point in time, I probably have 10 to 15 different bottles of hot sauce open. I am not one of those "how hot can I eat" people, but I do appreciate different levels of heat and flavor. Perhaps we are spoiled here in Florida, but the best hot sauce for eggs - scrambled or fried - is a Datil Pepper Hot Sauce. It's also great on wild rice. Datil Pepper Sauces come in mild and hot. They are slightly less hot than a Habanero, but with a sweeter, fruitier taste. A lot of my friends who are not hot sauce eaters like the Datil Pepper Sauce after tasting.

ArmadilloPepper at 7:37PM on 10/09/09

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Not Worth the Trouble?

Pineapple - It takes some time and effort to prepare a pineapple, so I buy them ready to eat.

Melon - I buy the mixed melon already prepared. We never eat 2 to 3 whole melons before they go bad.

ArmadilloPepper at 9:36AM on 06/22/09

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Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'

Everywhere I read this days or when watching food shows on TV it is "chimichurri".

ArmadilloPepper at 9:10AM on 06/22/09

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Grilling: Barbecue Beans

I made this recipe yesterday. Instead of using the water used to soak the beans, I used 2 cups beef bouillon, 1 cup water and 1/4 cup rum. Beans turned-out great. Actually, just the beans can be a meal.

ArmadilloPepper at 10:12AM on 06/12/09

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Indian Chicken Wings

For me, wings are simply a staple of enjoying life. I love Indian food and this sounds great. The challenge is where to find chaat masala. Suggestions?

ArmadilloPepper at 6:25PM on 06/10/09

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Grilling: Barbecue Beans

I usually make my own rum baked beans when smoking ribs. This recipe sounds great and will try it this weekend when firing up the smoker. Any suggestions on how to reduce the cooking time to 4.5 hours?

ArmadilloPepper at 11:55PM on 06/08/09

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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

Indian all the way! One of my Indian friend's wife sends me samosas. I have some more friends originally from India that now live in SJ, CA. Every time I visit we eat at some great Indian restaurants. In 2007 I had the good fortune of visiting Bangalore. Food was excellent.

ArmadilloPepper at 7:56PM on 06/08/09

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Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully

With an email request like that, I would bring along some good BBQ Sauce in case the host's sauce is not very good.

ArmadilloPepper at 2:52PM on 06/04/09

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Grilling: Barbecue Chicken

I use the same method and this works well with me. I like to grill several pieces of chicken with a couple of different sauces. This way you can experience a couple of flavors. The trick is to remember which pieces have which sauce.

ArmadilloPepper at 6:00PM on 05/27/09

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Favorite BBQ Recipes

I live in Florida and grill out year around. And, as Pete clarified, I recently started learning to BBQ. I am looking forward to perfecting/improving my BBQ techniques.

I picked up a book a couple of years ago called "Get Grilling" from the Foot Network. This is a book written by the team on the Food Network that supported Emeril. I suggest you pick this up if you are looking for interesting and different types of food to grill.

In the book they show you how to grill everything from Halloumi Cheese, Scallion and Mint Flatbread to Duck Salad to more traditional items.

ArmadilloPepper at 10:36AM on 05/27/09

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Barbegue slang

That is a new one on me.

ArmadilloPepper at 10:25AM on 05/27/09

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Bacon Flavored Vodka

Frankly, I think bacon is like chocolate. Put it on anything and it makes "anything" taste better!

ArmadilloPepper at 10:22AM on 05/27/09

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What is your favorite ice cream novelty?

Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Apricot and Habanero Jelly. It has replaced my long time favorite of chocolate.

ArmadilloPepper at 10:21AM on 05/27/09

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How Spicy Do You Like Your Food?

Like huneybumper, I like spice, but I don't eat raw scotch bonnets. However, I have found over the years that I tend to add dried peppers and pepper sauce to more and more foods.

For example, I recently discovered a great combination of wild rice with Datil Pepper sauce. The Datil is less hot than the Habanero and has a sweeter taste. I don't care for any other hot sauce except Datil on wild rice. I usually use a hot sauce and sometimes two or three different types with each meal.

And now that you can buy Curry Ketchup, I find myself even eating ketchup with some meats (never was a big fan before).

ArmadilloPepper at 10:19AM on 05/27/09

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Amelia Island/Jax/ St. Augustine recommendations?

Some of my recommendations are below. I don't have any affiliations with any of these places, but they are good.

St. Augustine:
* Conch House - this is my favorite. It is casual and on the water. There are Tiki Huts outside and sometimes (depending on how crowded) one is available for you to dine under. There is a band outside on the pier during the afternoon sometimes on the weekends. Their website is http://www.conch-house.com/
* Scarlet O'Hare's in St Augustine is very casual. Inside or outside deck eating. Their website is http://www.scarlettoharas.net/
* Caps on the Water - another fun place. Website is http://www.capsonthewater.com/

Jax Beach
* Giovanni's - this is a very nice place, pricey; great for a very nice date. There is a piano player upstairs. I can't say enough about this place if you want something nice. Their website is http://www.giovannirestaurant.com/
* Crab Cake Factory - I have not eaten at this one, but a very good friend of mine says that it is great. Website is http://www.crabcakefactoryjax.com/

Jacksonville (San Marco)
* Bistro X - this is another favorite of mine. Not as casual as the beach restaurants. Similar to Giovanni's in attire and price. Website is http://www.bistrox.com/

Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island
* The Surf (I think is the name). I have eaten there 3 or 4 times. Very casual. Huge deck to dine or have drinks. It is right on Fletcher Ave there in Fernandina.

Enjoy Your Stay!

ArmadilloPepper at 12:02PM on 05/23/09

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Location: Fleming Island, FL

About: We run a blog and a website with Gourmet Foods and Sauces from the Southeastern U.S. We specialize in hard-to-find boutique items with incredible flavors. Visit our food blog at http://blog.armadillopepper.com or our store at www.armadillopepper.com

Favorite foods: Seafood

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