Set in an alternative historical present, in a "eusistocracy"--An extreme welfare state -- that holds public health and social stability above all else, it follows a young woman whose growing addiction to illegal chili peppers leads her on an adventure into a world where love, sex, and free will are all controlled by the state.

As coauthor of the phenomenally successful cookbooks Veganomicon and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, Terry Hope Romero has long been one of the most popular vegan chefs around. Now, in her first solo cookbook, Romero opens the world of Latin flavor to vegans and foodies alike. Viva Vegan! expands the palates of anyone looking for a way to add fresh, seasonal ingredients and authentic spice to their meals without relying on animal products. A proud...

All the flavor and crunch of a jalepeno, without all the heat. Great for pickling, stuffing, poppers and salsa. This variety is early and prolific.

This trio of mini red, yellow and chocolate bell peppers produce and abundance of tiny colorful orbs.

A little heat and great flavor, this is one of the most popular hot pepper plants in the home garden. Jalapeno peppers produce from mid-summer until first frost.

Native to southwest Texas, the variety is ideal for containers. Tiny red peppers on 12" plants. Can be overwintered indoors.

A hot pepper pie exposes the big bad wolf in this southwestern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.

Presents recipes for both classic Mexican dishes and others inspired by tradition that feature the wide variety of peppers available in that country, including stuffed peppers, appetizers, and main and side dishes containing peppers.

Disappointed with the quality of the chili sauce brands available in the UK, he hit on the idea of filling a gap in the market by producing his own sauces using home-grown ingredients. In this fabulous book, chili guru Dan shares more than 70 recipes celebrating chillies in all their varieties and strengths.

Stuart Walton's The Devil's Dinner looks at the history of hot peppers, their culinary uses through the ages, and the significance of spicy food in an increasingly homogenous world. The Devil's Dinner is the first authoritative history of chili peppers. There are countless books on cooking with chilies, but no book goes into depth about the biological, gastronomical, and cultural impact this forbidden fruit has had upon people all over the world....