The Heat Issue

By Lauren Titus / Photography By Sean Kelly Conway | Last Updated December 05, 2017

Bird peppers are a lesser known, locally-grown pepper that pack a punch for both heat and flavor.

"If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen."
– Harry S Truman

We explore the travels peppers have taken around the world and how such tiny components as a single seed can set your mouth ablaze. We talk to area firefighters and learn about the tradition of cooking at fire stations. Too hot in the kitchen? We hear you. Check out our tips for summer salads and recipes for dinner on the grill,including a make-your-own-pizza party. Read about hot neighborhoods and trends,more evidence that our local food scene is cooking on all four burners.

We hope this issue will ignite your interest in Northeast Florida’s sizzling food community during the languid days of summer. We love hearing feedback from you,so let us know how you are embracing the heat. Be sure to tag us on social media@edibleneflorida.

Lauren Titus, Editor

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STORIES & RECIPES FROM THE HEAT ISSUE

Some Like it Hot

The evolution and dissemination of the chili pepper around the world.

Understanding the Scoville Scale

Find out what makes chile peppers hot.

What's in Season

Here's a list of local food you'll find in season throughout the year in Northeast Florida.

Skewered

What to do when it’s hot outside and it’s time to put dinner on the table? Skewers to the rescue! It’s easy to grill a whole meal, from salad to dessert.

Chili-Lime Chicken

This marinade is perfect for a spicy, citrusy kick. For optimal flavor, marinate overnight.

Coffee-Rubbed Beef

Use this rub to add a slightly sweet new twist to your favorite cut of meat.

Teriyaki Tofu

Perfect with your favorite vegetables, this is also great with tempeh.

Deconstructed Potato Salad

An easy-to-make side with no bowls required! To speed up the cook time on these kebabs, parboil potatoes before finishing them on the grill.

Eggplant Parmesan on a Stick

After cooking, remove ingredients from skewers and toss with cubes of mozzarella cheese for a variation on eggplant parmesan.

Dessert Kebabs

End your meal with this party on a stick, featuring summertime fruit and pound cake.

Local Summer Salads

Want to eat local through the steamy summer months? You’ll need to rethink your salad.

Sound the Alarm, It’s Dinner Time

Hot Eats at the Fire Station

The Amazing Zucchini

Technically a fruit, zucchini can be served as a side dish or featured in a main entree.

Sunflower Zoodle Salad in a Jar

Using a spiralizer makes quick work of zucchini noodles.

Pizza on the Grill

Here’s a way to get crispy, perfectly charred pizza without leaving the backyard. Fire up the grill for a make-your-own-pizza party. Preparing the dough and toppings in advance makes it easy for...

Barreling Liquid Sunshine

Florida's heat sets the stage for a new era of craft distilling in the Sunshine State.

Edible DIY: Flambé

Summer Heat Meets Flaming Sweet.

Blackberry-Peach Flambé

Give your next dinner party a flaming finish by setting your dessert on fire! It's easier than you think.

Up In Smoke

Our region’s pitmasters and chefs share tips and tricks for firing up the smoker.

Trends in Food

When You’re Hot, You’re Hot

Foo Dog Curry Traders

Firing up fast-casual global flavor for meat-eaters, vegans and gluten-free diners alike.

Growing Bird Peppers

Move over datil, there’s a new game in town.

The True Cost of Local Meat

Shopping for Bargains Has a Long-term Price Tag.

She's on Fire: Executive Chef Kerri Rogers

Kerri Rogers, Chef de Cuisine at Bellwether Restaurant, has been described by her boss as “tough as nails and 100 percent awesome.”

Datil Ginger Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

The ultimate treat to beat the heat? An ice cream sandwich! It’s easy to make at home using your favorite flavors of ice cream and cookies. Need some inspiration to get you started? We’ve...

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