tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9377933.post117120888290695877..comments2023-11-05T03:48:31.411-05:00Comments on James Maxey - Jawbone of an Ass: The second item on both lists....James Maxeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16927848864775293278noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9377933.post-17543848063362172902007-03-02T13:58:00.000-05:002007-03-02T13:58:00.000-05:00I don't know what that is, but it's not chili. Whe...I don't know what that is, but it's not chili. Where's the garlic man? And, please no tomatoes...sigh. Come to Texas if you want real chili.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668612807238474561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9377933.post-1171382405270049482007-02-13T11:00:00.000-05:002007-02-13T11:00:00.000-05:00Cavin, thanks for the info on the cactus. Your co...Cavin, thanks for the info on the cactus. Your comparison of the texture to okra is a good one. <BR/><BR/>Oliver, since you're in NC, next time I make a batch I'll be sure to invite you. I'm probably going to have a release party for Bitterwood in July where the chili will make an appearance.James Maxeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927848864775293278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9377933.post-1171338968053689722007-02-12T22:56:00.000-05:002007-02-12T22:56:00.000-05:00My God, what have you unleashed on the world?My God, what have you unleashed on the world?Oliver Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296063872382429195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9377933.post-1171308988330052422007-02-12T14:36:00.000-05:002007-02-12T14:36:00.000-05:00You are very close, it's nopalitos. Nopal is the c...You are very close, it's <I>nopalitos</I>. Nopal is the cactus paddles, and the diminutive “itos” indicates that it has been cut into strips or cubes for cooking, as you illustrate. Apparently you are getting yours pickled in jars, but in larger Latin grocery stores you should be ale to find the uncut, beaver-tail looking paddle whole. Nopal is pretty good fresh, too.<BR/><BR/>The great thing Mr. Cavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01634994342702518448noreply@blogger.com