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Hi Everyone, I love peppers – of all varieties, shapes and heat level. More than the heat or flavour, I find peppers to be exceptionally beautiful. Short, long, fat, slender, round, dimpled, smooth, hot, fiery, sweet and mild are but a few words we can use to describe peppers aka chillies.

Before I set out for the market last Saturday, I had a talking with myself; such as a parent might have with a child, encouraging them to be on their best behaviour when they go out. I reasoned with myself that there was no need for me to get more pepper, …..




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