Pepper Powder

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/40 sec, ISO320
“Pepper Powder” Cedar Park, 2025

I accidentally used the wrong blade in our chopper and ended up making pepper powder instead of flakes. It felt like I recreated something close to pepper spray – when I opened the mixer, I inhaled a bit of the powder and started coughing uncontrollably. I had to turn on the exhaust fan and open some windows just to breathe. It was intense!

Once the air was clear, I carefully transferred the powder into a shaker bottle. Surprisingly, it turned out great! I just have to remember to shake it gently from now on!

Finally Peppers

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/30 sec, ISO640
“Scotch Bonnets” Cedar Park, 2023

I brought all our pepper plants inside when the overnight temperatures started dropping into the 40s F and now they are almost ready to harvest! I was a little sad that I had spent so much time all year caring for them only to have the heat and cold deny us a harvest, but it looks like we’ll get to enjoy a few peppers at least. Yay!