Chilli Chirps
@chillichirps.bsky.social
I grow things. Often chillies. And make things. Often sauces.
London, UK
London, UK
Light relief: green chilli condiment. This HAS to use green trinidads. Recipe to follow, if I can get it right.
December 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Light relief: green chilli condiment. This HAS to use green trinidads. Recipe to follow, if I can get it right.
Rocoto chilli has had a friend all year: this Oxalis has been enjoying an easy run in the greenhouse.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rocoto chilli has had a friend all year: this Oxalis has been enjoying an easy run in the greenhouse.
🌶️🌱
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A 'mast year', apparently. And I can well believe it - I've got quinces coming out of my ears. This is my attempt to make a dent on all the plums I was gifted. Spicy! But spicier than intended, in all truth...🌱🌶️
December 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A 'mast year', apparently. And I can well believe it - I've got quinces coming out of my ears. This is my attempt to make a dent on all the plums I was gifted. Spicy! But spicier than intended, in all truth...🌱🌶️
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Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
Green Trinidad was the surprise winner of this season's germination contestation, appearing on Day 7. 🏁
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
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Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
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December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Green Trinidad was the surprise winner of this season's germination contestation, appearing on Day 7. 🏁
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
Late harvest pickles. I was holding back in the hope I'd get enough for a couple of jars, and I reckon I timed it about right.
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
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They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Late harvest pickles. I was holding back in the hope I'd get enough for a couple of jars, and I reckon I timed it about right.
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
This is exciting, and slightly daunting. I've always wanted a curry leaf plant, but I assumed they were too difficult to grow over here. I may yet be proved right, but it's a definite birthday treat to at least get a pop at it 🌱.
December 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This is exciting, and slightly daunting. I've always wanted a curry leaf plant, but I assumed they were too difficult to grow over here. I may yet be proved right, but it's a definite birthday treat to at least get a pop at it 🌱.
Even yet still more harvest in the ongoing attempt to clear the greenhouse. 🌶️🌱
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Even yet still more harvest in the ongoing attempt to clear the greenhouse. 🌶️🌱
Don't think we ever had this one, so here's Mystery Chilli #8. Thoughts?
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
December 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Don't think we ever had this one, so here's Mystery Chilli #8. Thoughts?
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
So these guys get a head start for the 2026 season 🌱🌶️
December 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
So these guys get a head start for the 2026 season 🌱🌶️
Pepper by pepper, the onslaught of winter is taking it's toll. The order isn't always as you'd expect - Dorset Naga is surprisingly tough, Mini Olive surprisingly delicate.
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pepper by pepper, the onslaught of winter is taking it's toll. The order isn't always as you'd expect - Dorset Naga is surprisingly tough, Mini Olive surprisingly delicate.
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
Community garden winter sky
November 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Community garden winter sky
It's hard work processing 🌶️ at this time of year, especially if they've been waiting around till you had time.
Frostbite, resident caterpillars, snail chomps, aphid mould and rotten placentas where the outside looks fine - all have to be detected and discarded.
Greens can wait till tomorrow... 🌶️🌱
Frostbite, resident caterpillars, snail chomps, aphid mould and rotten placentas where the outside looks fine - all have to be detected and discarded.
Greens can wait till tomorrow... 🌶️🌱
November 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It's hard work processing 🌶️ at this time of year, especially if they've been waiting around till you had time.
Frostbite, resident caterpillars, snail chomps, aphid mould and rotten placentas where the outside looks fine - all have to be detected and discarded.
Greens can wait till tomorrow... 🌶️🌱
Frostbite, resident caterpillars, snail chomps, aphid mould and rotten placentas where the outside looks fine - all have to be detected and discarded.
Greens can wait till tomorrow... 🌶️🌱
RH Lilac so far unfazed by the weather. Probably should pick those pods and do something with them. That orange mass on the side is the fox, skulking around wondering whether she dares sniff around inside the greenhouse while I'm in there 🦊
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November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
RH Lilac so far unfazed by the weather. Probably should pick those pods and do something with them. That orange mass on the side is the fox, skulking around wondering whether she dares sniff around inside the greenhouse while I'm in there 🦊
🌶️🌱
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❄️-2°C tonight, so that which was outside has to come in.❄️
This is from the two remaining plants on the plot; would have been a bounty if we'd had mid/late summer sun. As it is, my amarillos will have to make a verde ferment.
Now I need to stash these somewhere so I can clear the patio...
🌶️🌱
This is from the two remaining plants on the plot; would have been a bounty if we'd had mid/late summer sun. As it is, my amarillos will have to make a verde ferment.
Now I need to stash these somewhere so I can clear the patio...
🌶️🌱
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
❄️-2°C tonight, so that which was outside has to come in.❄️
This is from the two remaining plants on the plot; would have been a bounty if we'd had mid/late summer sun. As it is, my amarillos will have to make a verde ferment.
Now I need to stash these somewhere so I can clear the patio...
🌶️🌱
This is from the two remaining plants on the plot; would have been a bounty if we'd had mid/late summer sun. As it is, my amarillos will have to make a verde ferment.
Now I need to stash these somewhere so I can clear the patio...
🌶️🌱
And... 🌶️🌱
Mystery Chilli #2 is no closer to being named, but it does keep producing. Here are the latest pics, and I'm still keen on suggestions. Not as hot as the brain strain, but stupid-hot all the same. Looking forward to diluting it into a sauce, as it's too spicy to actually taste otherwise.
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And... 🌶️🌱
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icymi: the city of boynton beach received a nonsensical complaint about our little free library & pantry, which have existed for ~5 years. local news station WPTV reached out to talk to us about the process of trying to get our city to amend code & save our amenities
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
Boynton Beach neighbors rally to save Little Free Pantry after code complaint threatens removal
A Little Free Pantry and Library that has quietly served neighbors in Boynton Beach for nearly five years is now at the center of a community fight.
www.wptv.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
icymi: the city of boynton beach received a nonsensical complaint about our little free library & pantry, which have existed for ~5 years. local news station WPTV reached out to talk to us about the process of trying to get our city to amend code & save our amenities
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
Mystery Chilli #2 is no closer to being named, but it does keep producing. Here are the latest pics, and I'm still keen on suggestions. Not as hot as the brain strain, but stupid-hot all the same. Looking forward to diluting it into a sauce, as it's too spicy to actually taste otherwise.
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Mystery Chilli #2 is no closer to being named, but it does keep producing. Here are the latest pics, and I'm still keen on suggestions. Not as hot as the brain strain, but stupid-hot all the same. Looking forward to diluting it into a sauce, as it's too spicy to actually taste otherwise.
I'm a real fan of these Green Trinidads: very little heat, but an incredible flavour that marries sweet fruity notes to a broader, vegetal pepper taste. They make a cracking jam, but I'll chop these and lightly sauté in olive oil & salt to make a magic condiment that defies convention. 🌶️🌱
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'm a real fan of these Green Trinidads: very little heat, but an incredible flavour that marries sweet fruity notes to a broader, vegetal pepper taste. They make a cracking jam, but I'll chop these and lightly sauté in olive oil & salt to make a magic condiment that defies convention. 🌶️🌱
I did this last year, following ChilliChump's recipe, and it was beautiful - really captured the crispness. and lasted longer than I'd let them 😉 I've also been thinking about throwing different chillies into the mix, and while I've not grown aji champion, I can see why it would be a good choice.
I did some more 'Peppadew' - pickled Malawian Piquante peppers this year, but I also threw in some Aji Champion peppers too, they are super sweet this year (they taste somewhere between apples or strawberries!).
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I did this last year, following ChilliChump's recipe, and it was beautiful - really captured the crispness. and lasted longer than I'd let them 😉 I've also been thinking about throwing different chillies into the mix, and while I've not grown aji champion, I can see why it would be a good choice.
Good to see, and a post for the season. And I'm intrigued, because we're all at this point right now. What's the sauce? What's the pickle liquor?
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Good to see, and a post for the season. And I'm intrigued, because we're all at this point right now. What's the sauce? What's the pickle liquor?
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Part of the joy of working with European #orchids is seeing the reaction they elicit, whether in person from my @mariposanature.bsky.social guests or here online. It's so satisfying to see how they touch something in people. I'm currently writing about that emotional response for a new book.
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Part of the joy of working with European #orchids is seeing the reaction they elicit, whether in person from my @mariposanature.bsky.social guests or here online. It's so satisfying to see how they touch something in people. I'm currently writing about that emotional response for a new book.
Ready for the fryer. Almost. Still a bit of dipping and coating to be done.
Top is cannellini bean, chorizo and beetroot, bottom is the classic cheese, cream cheese and crispy bacon.
Both were 😚👌
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Top is cannellini bean, chorizo and beetroot, bottom is the classic cheese, cream cheese and crispy bacon.
Both were 😚👌
🌶️🌱🍽️
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ready for the fryer. Almost. Still a bit of dipping and coating to be done.
Top is cannellini bean, chorizo and beetroot, bottom is the classic cheese, cream cheese and crispy bacon.
Both were 😚👌
🌶️🌱🍽️
Top is cannellini bean, chorizo and beetroot, bottom is the classic cheese, cream cheese and crispy bacon.
Both were 😚👌
🌶️🌱🍽️
Mammoth Jalapeno poppers last night, half in the classic style, half filled with refried been and chorizo. Also a whole roasted rocoto stuffed with special fried rice.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Mammoth Jalapeno poppers last night, half in the classic style, half filled with refried been and chorizo. Also a whole roasted rocoto stuffed with special fried rice.
🌶️🌱🍽️
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Chipotle update: I think they've done their thing, and they look like gemstones as the light passes through them.
Very pleased, and can't wait to use them 😊 🌶️🌱
Very pleased, and can't wait to use them 😊 🌶️🌱
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Chipotle update: I think they've done their thing, and they look like gemstones as the light passes through them.
Very pleased, and can't wait to use them 😊 🌶️🌱
Very pleased, and can't wait to use them 😊 🌶️🌱