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Firefoods Firemite sauce
Published on 2012-06-09 17:11:57
Ok… you either love it..or you hate it, so they say. Everyone remembers Marmite from when you were a kid, for the reasons given above ! However, whichever category you fell into then… I implore you to try this ! always a best seller, Firefoods are now doing it again. INGREDIENTS: Chilli(Cayenne & Habanero), Yeast [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Firefoods Firemite sauce
Firefoods Naga Lime Pickle
Published on 2012-06-09 16:45:55
If , like me…. when you go for an Indian meal, part of the experience is Popadoms and pickles. Although the main course is what you’re there for… the pickles are a great appetiser. lime pickle has just enough sourness… and a bit of heat. So it’s no surprise that Firefoods have upped the game [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Firefoods Naga Lime Pickle
FIREFOODS CURRIED BANANA CHUTNEY
Published on 2012-06-09 16:13:54
WHAT…. I can hear you cry !!! Curried banana, no way !! However the Firefoods team are never scared to experiment. And with this chutney , it’s paid off !! INGREDIENTS: Apple, Sugar, Onion,Sultanas, Bananas, Cider Vinegar, Curry Powder, Chilli, Ginger, Garlic, Mustard seed, Cinnamon. Fine Ingredients of any chutney…However you wouldn’t expect to see [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk FIREFOODS CURRIED BANANA CHUTNEY
Derbyshire food and drink festival 2012
Published on 2012-05-21 12:23:14
We are happy to announce that the 2012 Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair will take place at Hardwick Hall on 26-27 May. Entry Fee: Adults, £5, Concessions £3, Children under 16 enter for free. Opening Times: Saturday 26th May : 10am – 5pm Sunday 27th May : 10am – 4pm
Health benefits of eating chillis
Published on 2012-05-17 02:45:38
Health benefits of chili peppers Chili pepper contains impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Chillies contain health benefiting an alkaloid compound in them, capsaicin, which gives strong spicy pungent character. Early laboratory studies on experimental mammals suggest that capsaicin has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Health benefits of [..]
BMF Peterborough 19th – 20th May
Published on 2012-05-15 08:50:22
BMF Peterborough MotorCycle Show 19th – 20th May 2012 NB WEEKEND CAMPING TICKETS VALID FROM FRIDAY 18TH MAY The May show at the East of England Showground in Peterborough is the season ‘opener’ and is Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle show. The show has been running for 34 years and attracts vast numbers of visitors and exhibitors [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk BMF Peterborough 19th – 20th May
Winners of best stall at Newark and Notts show
Published on 2012-05-14 06:51:30
Fire foods won the best stall at the Newark and Notts show 2012 A huge thanks to Kat who done the show for us! It look a little like the fa cup! The Newark and Notts show was a great success and the weather held which was a bonus. Roll on next year when we [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Winners of best stall at Newark and Notts show
Make your own chilli extract
Published on 2012-05-11 04:39:54
what I did was dry a bunch of chiles( habs and ghosts) and then grind them up in a blender into a pepper flack or as small as they will go and then put them into a glass jar. After this i add enough grain alcohol to just cover them up, it was pretty strong [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Make your own chilli extract
Why are chillis different colours
Published on 2012-05-10 13:52:42
Why Are There Different Coloured Chillies? To answer the question, we also need to look at the ripening process of chillies. As with everything else about plants, it’s fairly complex, but we’ll give you the short version. Here we go… In fruit cells, chlorophyll molecules …absorb blue and red light which means that green light [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Why are chillis different colours
Newark and Notts county show 2012
Published on 2012-05-09 04:16:50
The 2012 Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show  Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May 9am – 6pm DON’T MISS THE FAMILY EVENT OF THE YEAR! From Cyril the Squirrel Terrier Racing and the K9 Freestyle Dog Display to ‘Have-A-Go’ Dog Agility, Rover can have as much fun as you – but that’s not all! With FREE [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Newark and Notts county show 2012
Eastnor Castle chilli festival review
Published on 2012-05-08 08:34:09
What a great location for an event, Eastnor Castle may be a modern castle, it was originally built between 1810 and 1824, so has not seen the bloody battles etc, but apart from the fact it is not a ruin, it is just what every child thinks a castle would look like with its impressive entrance gatehouse opening [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Eastnor Castle chilli festival review
The worlds hottest curry in action
Published on 2012-04-29 12:46:57
Hey y’all… So finally we got to air on Fly FM for the first time and it was a top show. So in today’s lesson we learnt not to eat the worlds hottest curry, slapping people with cash is very amusing and the HTC advert is possible plus loads more. We also held a competition [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk The worlds hottest curry in action
Eastnor Castle Chilli Festival 6-7th May
Published on 2012-04-29 11:40:03
Eastnor castle Chilli Festival – Sunday 6th & Bank Holiday Monday 7th May A hot new festival for Eastnor! Enjoy the variety of chilli products on offer from chocolate chilli to chilli plants to chilli sauces to chilli pop! Enjoy the sounds of Los Squideros, Salsa Dancing and entertainment from our stilt walker and fire [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Eastnor Castle Chilli Festival 6-7th May
Chilli plant food
Published on 2012-04-13 11:51:08
So your seedlings and small plants are doing well and now its time to give them a feed, but what do you feed chilli plants? Well there are a few products you can use. The first is general tomato feed from any good garden centre, you don’t need a good brand any will do. Chillis [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk Chilli plant food
Fire foods latest news 1/4/12
Published on 2012-04-01 05:35:15
Hi all, hope your all enjoying the sunshine. The plants have come on leaps and bounds, having to bring them in overnight as its still cold.
Back to the grind
Published on 2012-03-18 12:07:22
Hi all, Loads to update you on. Firstly we have just come back from two weeks in St Lucia, it was amazing and of course they had loads of hot sauce.
Infinity chilli powder now available
Published on 2012-02-14 16:36:32
Infinity chilli powder is now for sale rated at 1.25 million scoville units this powder is some of the hottest natural spice available today. Please be careful with this stuff, we hold no responsibility if you rub your eye or worse!!! We go through the pain barrier of grinding this stuff so you don’t have too. [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Chilli powders and Spice mixes coming soon
Published on 2012-02-10 10:37:33
Coming soon will be test tubes filled with chilli powders, also spice mixes for you to create wonderful dishes. Powders available will be Infinity, Naga, Habanero and Chipotle to start, we will then add spice mixes that you just add to currys, stews etc. These should be available by the end of next week (17th)so [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Two new products launched
Published on 2012-01-05 06:58:59
We have now launched two new products: Cajun Chilli Sauce: Our Cajun chilli sauce is new for 2012. We took this to the BBC good food and sold out! This is a highly spiced sauce and goes great with most foods. It’s very addictive and can be used as a table sauce, dipping sauce or marinade. http://www.firefoods.co.uk/shop/cajun-chilli-sauce/ [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
how to build a polytunnel
Published on 2012-01-02 11:28:37
A polytunnel using the following materials can be made to any size within reason, the smallest on our allotments is 8ft x 6ft and the largest is 14ft x 40ft. A polytunnel built as described below will stand up to storm force winds that would reduce a greenhouse to a heap of rubbish. Most materials [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Firefoods Sauce Competition 2011
Published on 2012-01-02 07:43:03
Well the results are in !!! Firefoods sauce competition 2011… has been won by iggy ! His Tomato  & chilli chutney was a winner with the judges yet again. He takes 1st prize which is a fantastic Wilma 4 pot system, including growing medium and a grasslin timer, very kindly donated by Greens Horticulture: http://www.greenshorticulture.co.uk/categories/Chillis/Growing-Equipment/Wilma-4-Pot/ [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Published on 2011-12-22 10:32:47
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our customers old and new. We have had a great 2011. We will be updating our shows and events in January so keep your eyes out for that, and we have some exciting new products coming soon as well. You can follow us on Twitter and [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Firefoods Festive Chilli Chutney
Published on 2011-12-16 19:30:57
Ok folks, it’s Christmas.. and when the big day is over, we all have a few days of cold meat and cheese. If you’re looking for something to liven up your cheese board, then you must try Festive chilli chutney… a seasonal addition to the Firefoods range. Ingredients: Apple, Sugar, onion, sultanas, cider vinegar, chilli, [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Last order dates
Published on 2011-12-14 12:58:05
We are accepting orders until midnight on the 20th of December 2011, all orders recieved after this date will be dispatched on our return on the 4th of January 2012.A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Firefoods Bum Burner
Published on 2011-12-09 02:36:03
Hot chilli sauce is a must have condiment in the cupboard of any spice addict…. And the latest addition to the ever growing range of Firefoods products certainly fits the bill. Those of you who are familiar with Firefoods wares, will know that while they all pack a lot of heat… they are also very [...]A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Fire foods at Lincoln Christmas market
Published on 2011-12-05 11:25:49
Please do not be alarmed! This is Steve and Iggy at Lincoln Xmas market…..im sure Steve thinks he is sideshow bob. I’m behind the camera and cannot be held responsable!!! It was a blast for 4 days, although very very tiring.A post from: www.firefoods.co.uk
Funny old week
Published on 2011-07-05 11:19:18
Hi guys and girls, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â have you ever had one of them weeks when time just flies! I’m having one. We have just finished Waddington airshow which was fantastic, thanks to everyone
Chilli Jewellery now available
Published on 2011-06-26 11:05:39
Hi all, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chilli jewellery is now available from Fire foods. Handmade by Zoe! Fore more info: click here
New products now available
Published on 2011-06-22 10:30:41
We are pleased to announce that our new hot chilli salamis are now available via the website, along with our new was”aaah”bi chilli sauce. The salamis are £4.50 for 3 and the was”aaah”bi sauce is £4. Zoe’s new chilli j
Latest news
Published on 2011-06-18 12:25:36
Hi all, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â hope your all well. A quick update for you here at Fire foods hq. Zoe is now head of gifts she has sourced loads of glass chillis from the US and China and will soon be making homemade chilli jewelery. Our Fire stick sa
Jalapeno Poppers
Published on 2011-06-13 09:03:11
Hi all, if we ever get the chance to bbq again you have to try this. This spicy chilli snack will have your guests talking for weeks!        Ingredients 12 fresh jalapeños 3 oz coarsely grated Cheddar (1 cup) 3 oz coarsely grated Mon
Join our Chilli Forum
Published on 2011-06-12 06:33:52
             Join our chilli forum, its free and you will find loads of people looking to swap seeds, receipes and loads of great help in starting and looking after your chillis. Just click here and sign up today.
Potting on and feeding your chillis
Published on 2011-05-26 03:13:00
I hope your growing season is going well. You might want to take a look at the sixe of pots that your chillis are in, as a general rule a chilli plant will grow as big as the pot it is in. Here at Fire foods we start off in small polystyrene cups, th
Two new products join our range
Published on 2011-05-05 05:56:40
We are pleased to announce that Fire Jam and Chillililli are now available on the website: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A very hot jam not for wimps. Made with apples and cinnamon for an amazing heat and flavour combination. The hottest chilli jam on the
Update 4/5/11
Published on 2011-05-04 05:56:33
The plants here at Fire foods hq are coming along well, and we cant moan about the weather for a change!! We have just done our first set of shows and they went very well. We have just made a new batch of chillilili after huge demand for us to bring
Gather up some ladybirds
Published on 2011-04-11 11:50:42
A great way to get rid of aphids is to introduce a natural predator. One of the biggest aphid destroyers is the common ladybug. You can buy ladybugs from garden centers and greenhouses, or lure them to your property by planting ladybug friendly plant
Infinity And Beyond Chilli Sauce
Published on 2011-04-05 11:18:42
We have added a new sauce to our range. The Infinity and Beyond chilli sauce. Made in the same way as the original Infinity sauce but with added chilli extract for a longer burn. For those of you who have no taste buds, this is for you. Infinity an
Latest news and gossip
Published on 2011-03-20 14:46:28
Sorry for the lack of blog posts! Its a funny time of year for a chilli farmer, not many shows, but loads of chilli seeds and plants to pot and sow, tunnels to clean, and to top it all we have major building work going on. The plants are shooting up,
Chilli seedlings/update
Published on 2011-02-03 12:09:18
      Hope your all well. Here at Fire foods we have been busy sowing seeds. The picture is a prop full of Riot chillis, these will be available in march for mail order. We also have loads of Infinity chillis come up and some joes long. M
Fire foods sponsors Cove Cougars fc
Published on 2011-01-29 15:35:26
Fire foods are the proud sponsors of the under 7 cove cougar football team. Best of luck for the season guys. Â
Indoor chilli grow room
Published on 2011-01-18 11:59:11
Its been all go here at Fire foods hq. We have shelved the plans for a small holding due to the state of the housing market, and instead we are building a purpose built indoor chilli grow room, also errecting two polytunnels in the garden. As we sp
Pre order your chili plants
Published on 2011-01-05 12:03:49
We are now taking pre orders for our chilli plants. They will be dispatched early march, no monies will be taken until the plants have been dispatched, unless paying by paypal. The Infinity and Joes long chillis will be available to start with more
Merry xmas and happy new year
Published on 2010-12-17 10:38:49
A Â huge thank you to customers old and new. It has been a very busy year and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2011. We have some exciting new products coming out next year, and don’t forget to buy your chilli plants from us, availabl
Were on the telly in December
Published on 2010-12-01 07:15:53
We will be bringing out the curry for you to try early 2011, also some more exciting products.
Infinity Chilli gets even hotter
Published on 2010-11-19 15:05:15
The infinity chilli, has just been tested at 1,257,468 scoville units. Â This chilli has been tested three times and has got hotter every time.We are amazed that it just keeps getting hotter and hotter. Just how hot can it go………watc
Flaming Ketchup
Published on 2010-11-15 12:32:14
Today we have launched our new sauce “Flaming Ketchup” This sauce is designed for everyday use on just about anything. This sauce has 1 million chilli extract added and is full of cracked black peppercorns, the peppercorns give the sauce
Flaming Ale
Published on 2010-11-06 10:55:41
Out first ever Chilli beer will be bottled on wednesday 10th of November, we hope to have this product on the website soon. We have called our beer “Flaming Ale” as we use the Infinity chili to give the beer its heat, not too much to spoi
First infinity chillis for 2011
Published on 2010-11-05 04:50:01
The first Infinity chilli plants have arrived!!
They now need a lot of light as well as heat. Once the roots are through the bottom, tey can be planted into larger rockwool cubes, or planted straight into compost.
I will grow these on for a few month