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Welcome, Jalapeno Lovers, to our September Newsletter

Hello, Jalapeno Lover! We have outstanding news! The CDC and the FDA say, officially, that the jalapeno salmonella outbreak is over! Officially! We're all safe to eat jalapeno peppers!

This makes us at Jalapeno Madness extremely happy.

Our Latest Jalapeno Madness Newsletter Contents:

  • Interesting Jalapenos in the News
  • Last Month's eBook Winner!
  • New Web Site Announced - Chili Pepper Madness!
  • Web Site Updates - New Jalapeno Information
  • FREE Cookbook Promotion! Win a FREE eBOOK!
  • Check out our Jalapeno Madness Cookbooks
  • New Recipes! Jalapeno Hot Sauce and more!
  • New Jalapeno Designs - Safe to Eat!
  • Feedback Welcomed
  • Help Us Grow! Win a FREE Cookbook!

Interesting Jalapenos in the News

The CDC and FDA Announce That the Salmonella Outbreak is Over

Yes! This is some of the best news we've heard in ages, even better than when our favorite local bar announced free beer!

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Jalapeno Bug Spray You Make Yourself--Kills Bugs, Not the Planet

Yet ANOTHER phenomenal use for jalapeno peppers. And, this bug spray is Earth friendly and quite green. Is that the way to go? You get to use jalapeno peppers, keep bugs away, AND save the planet. Nice!

Blast the Bugs - click here!

Officials say Salmonella outbreak winding down

Pshew! Enough salmonella! Bring back the jalapenos!

Check it out!

Despite warning, peppers still hot items

By JULIE SCHMIT • Gannett News Service • August 22, 2008 Federal officials say fresh jalapeno and serrano peppers from Mexico pose a salmonella risk, ...

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Gastronomic gladiators square off in jalapeno eating contest

I love jalapeno eating contests, and I especially love goofy titles that use the words "gastronomic gladiators" when referring to jalapeno eating contests. With a title like that, you just HAVE to read on!

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Why Chili Peppers Bring a Tear to Your Eye: It's the Fungus

New research supports the hypothesis that chili peppers spice up our lives because they evolved a chemical weapon in order to combat fungi that would otherwise have digested their seeds. I just personally LOVE these fungus articles. =)

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Chili peppers' spice is a built-in pesticide

If you like your chili peppers hot, thank a fungus. Fungus? It seems hot peppers have developed their spiciness to ward off insects. Hey, as long as we get that fiery kick!

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Last Month's Winner!

Tillie C.! - Winner of August 2008!

Thanks for signing up for our newsletter, Tillie C, and thanks for being a jalapeno lover. You get a free Jalapeno Madness eBook! It is on the way.

You Can Own The Book, Too!

New Web Site Announced - Chili Pepper Madness!

Yep, so check this out. We absolutely LOVE jalapeno peppers, but that doesn't mean we can't love other chili peppers, too! We are sharing the love and spreading the word about all things chili pepper at our new site: http://www.ChiliPepperMadness.com. Information is growing, but we've got new chili pepper recipes, some chili pepper information, new hot sauces you can make at home, and more. Help us grow! Tell us what you're looking for and we'll bring it to you.

Visit the Web Site at www.ChiliPepperMadness.com

Web Site Updates - Loads of New Information

We've been busily updating the web site with loads of new information for you so you can make the best of your jalapeno peppers this year. Check it out!

Jalapeno Pepper Recipes - We've begun some rearranging and will be adding even more recipes soon.

Preserving Jalapeno Peppers - New information on pickling, roasting, and canning your jalapeno peppers, including very important safety information from the USDA. If you really want to preserve your peppers, this is the page for you.

Chili Pepper Madness - We've got plenty of site updates at our sister site, Chili Pepper Madness as well, with new recipes and hot sauce information. Check it out!

Win a FREE Jalapeno Madness Cookbook!

Help Jalapeno Madness grow and you could win a FREE eBOOK!

Every month we're giving away a FREE Jalapeno Madness Cookbook to a lucky new signup! AND, if you're the winner, the person who referred you (if there is one) will ALSO WIN A FREE eBOOK! Winners will be notified by email, and the eBook will be emailed as well. The "referred by" email address must already be in our system.

Sign up at http://www.jalapenomadness.com. Forward this to your jalapeno loving friends, but be sure to tell them to include your email address when they sign up!

Jalapeno Madness Cookbooks

The Jalapeno Madness Cookbooks have many recipes for all of your jalapeno needs. Loads of recipes with our downloadable cookbooks. Order and download today for quick delivery! You'll be cooking tonight, or purchase print versions online.

Our series of books includes:

  • Jalapeno Madness: The Hottest Little Jalapeno Cookbook, 2nd Edition! - recipes for all occasions, appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, more!
  • Jalapeno Madness: Grilling Time - 40 jalapeno recipes you can do on the grill.
  • Jalapeno Madness: Holiday Edition - all jalapeno recipes for the holidays.

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New Recipes!

We're always cooking new jalapeno pepper-themed recipes! We're doing a bit of rearranging of the jalapeno pepper recipes page, so be sure to check it out. And, we do have new recipes, including our Jalapeno Hot Sauce listed below, as well as some new Jalapeno sauce recipes, roasting jalapeno info, and more. Check out the Jalapeno Recipes page here.

Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Picante sauce is one of the greatest things to ever come out of Mexico. Try this sauce out on chicken or fish, or serve with chips at parties. Great for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 20 jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small white onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium sauce, combine oil, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion and salt.
  2. Cook 4 minutes over high heat.
  3. Add water and cook 20 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  5. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  6. Slowly add in vinegar while processing.
  7. Pour into a sterilized jar with a tight lid.
  8. Stays up to 3 months in the refrigerator!

If you make this recipe and love it, drop me a line or send in some pics!
I'll post them on the web site.

Get Your Jalapeno Product Reviewed

Do You Have a Jalapeno or other Chili Pepper Product for Sale? We'll Review it for You!

Jalapeno Madness receives thousands of visitors every month, and our visitors want to hear about your products. If you'd like to have your product reviewed, email mike@chilipeppermadness.com and I'd be happy to discuss our review process. The review will go into our REVIEWS area of the site, and will include links to your product.

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New Jalapeno Pepper Designs

Chili Head Gear

We've got new designs available through CafePress.com for all you jalapeno lovers out there. Too many to count! Here's a list:

Jalapenos are Safe to Eat!

Yep, jalapeno peppers are safe to eat, so go out and eat a whole bunch of the world's greatest chili pepper! Let everyone know what edible truly is with this design on your clothing.

Vote Jalapeno 2008

McCain? Obama? Nope! We're voting Jalapeno!

These and many more designs available through our Cafe Press store here: http://www.cafepress.com/chilihead

Feedback Welcomed

Please send us your feedback. We'd love to hear from you. Let us know what other information you'd like us to include on the site, whether it be jalapeno pepper related information, products, or more.

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