Unfortunately it landed directly on our chicken pen, killing four chickens instantly and flattening their chicken penthouse!
So now, our flock has dispersed itself into the surrounding woodlands...allowing me the pleasure to hunt easter eggs on a daily basis.
Ahhh the joys of country living!
These hot peppers came from our dear friend, Sabine Ortman. They are an heirloom variety, I believe they come from Germany. They are very tasty and hot when green, getting sweeter as they redden. The shrub is taller than I am, that is they are over 5 feet tall, and still growing, with fruits about the size of a golf ball. The real bonus about the pepper is that the surface area of the flesh to the seed ratio. There is more "meat" to it than say a jalapeno of the same weight. They are excellent roasted over an open fire and mixed with other roasted herbs, such as parsley, onions, cilantro, and garlic--all mashed together in a mortar and pestle ensemble. All we need now is some fish sauce. 
