New Mexico Chiles: History, Legend and Lore

The author and filmmaker known as the "Chile Chica" serves up the pepper's "role in New Mexico's history, heritage, culture, and of course, cuisine" (SantaFe.com).

To some, chile might be considered a condiment, but in New Mexico it takes center stage. Going back four centuries, native tribes, Spanish missionaries, conquistadors and Anglos alike craved capsicum, and chile became infused in the state's cuisine, culture and heritage. Beloved events like the annual Fiery Foods Show bring toget...