This produce section staple is one of the most well-known spicy peppers. They’re pretty small, usually between 2 and 4 inches long. When compared to hot peppers in general, they’re pretty mild, with a ...

The serrano pepper is a very popular chili in Mexican cuisine, second only to jalapenos. It offers a little more spice than the jalapeno, measuring 10,000 to 25,000 Scoville heat units, without being ...

In Texas, we find spice so nice we had to proclaim it twice. The Lone Star State is home to not one but two officially sanctioned chiles. In 1995, the Texas Legislature declared the ubiquitous ...

In 1912, chemist Wilbur Scoville developed a method to measure the heat level of chile peppers. The test is named after him, the "Scoville Organoleptic Test." In the original test, Wilbur blended pure ...

San Antonio chef Ceasar Zepeda of Sangria on the Burg and the Alamo Biscuit Co. says it's all about knowing your audience when it comes to bringing the heat to any dish. "You can definitely scare ...

Krakatoa Hot Chips, a new line of super-spicy kettle-cooked potato chips, use real peppers to up the spice ante. Credit: Jane Kim When it comes to food, San Antonians love it hot. But are they ready ...