Chili Peppers of Africa and the Caribbean

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Middleton Place Foundation

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Explore the history and origin of Chile peppers.

Join us for a drop-in discussion as we explore the history and origin of Chile peppers-where they originated from, how they came to the new world via the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and their usage in African American Cuisine. This discussion will include different varieties of African and Caribbean chile peppers, and their usage in both medicinal and culinary applications.