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Hatch, New Mexico - Land of the Green Chile

They say there are more flavors of chili peppers than there are types. With that in mind, if you are ever cruising down the highway in New Mexico, and see a sign for Hatch, New Mexico. Stop! and head right in the green chili/chile capital of the world - Hatch, New Mexico. Also known as the Anaheim pepper, or Cayenne even sometimes. The chiles must be roasted to bring out the full fiery flavor that is savored. Known in the south for its unique and pungent flavor, Green Chili is a new mexican staple as part of the culture and the food. Here in Texas, we even celebrate, this great pepper with a festival and local restuarants who get it directly shipped in for the many chili fans. As a recent convert to the chile movement, I have to say I haven't had any better than a fresh roasted chile directly from a road side stand. Its not to terribly spicey if you avoid the seeds, and makes a great attention to camp meals. Your don't have to tell my friend Emily that twice, as the one that got my into chilis, she would walk a mile for a good green chili if she could, granted you got a cold beer at the end.

If you in the area around August 30-31st, be sure to chech out the Hatch New Mexico Chile Festival