Hot Peppers

The Story of Cajuns and Capsicum

By Richard Schweid | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Richard Schweid traveled to the capital of the U.S. hot sauce industry, New Iberia, Louisiana. This is Cajun country, and capsicum (as hot peppers are known botanically) thrive in the region’s salty, oil-rich soil like nowhere else. At once an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surround hot peppers and a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop, Schweid’s book also offers a sympathetic portrait of a culture and a people in the midst of economic and social change.

This edition of Hot Peppers has been thoroughly updated and includes some twenty-five recipes for such deliciously spicy dishes as crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, and okra shrimp gumbo.

Editions of Hot Peppers

Paperback
ISBN 9780807848265
EBook
ISBN 9780807889664
PDF
ISBN 9798890872364

Read an Excerpt

Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Richard Schweid traveled to the capital of the U.S. hot sauce industry, New Iberia, Louisiana. This is Cajun country, and capsicum (as hot peppers are known botanically) thrive in the region’s salty, oil-rich soil like nowhere else. At once an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surround hot peppers and a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop, Schweid’s book also offers a sympathetic portrait of a culture and a people in the midst of economic and social change.

This edition of Hot Peppers has been thoroughly updated and includes some twenty-five recipes for such deliciously spicy dishes as crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, and okra shrimp gumbo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot Peppers about?

Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Richard Schweid traveled to the capital of the U.S. hot sauce industry, New Iberia, Louisiana. This is Cajun country, and capsicum (as hot peppers are known botanically) thrive in the region’s salty, oil-rich soil like nowhere else. At once an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surround hot peppers and a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop, Schweid’s book also offers a sympathetic portrait of a culture and a people in the midst of economic and social change.

This edition of Hot Peppers has been thoroughly updated and includes some twenty-five recipes for such deliciously spicy dishes as crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, and okra shrimp gumbo.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hot Peppers?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday

Where can I read a sample of Hot Peppers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807848265

How long is Hot Peppers and how many pages does it have?

Hot Peppers has 182 page(s)

Is Hot Peppers part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Chapel Hill Books

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hot Peppers?

Richard Schweid

Who is the Publisher of the book Hot Peppers?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Hot Peppers is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807848265) and ebook(ISBN 9780807889664) and pdf(ISBN 9798890872364)

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