We have several stores that can handle the heat and carry the XXX Spicy Ghost Peppers! Check back as we will update the locations.
We had a fantastic time at the Apple Butter Festival 2017 in historic Kimmswick, Missouri! It's always exciting to bring our peppers to a new location. We met the friendliest people and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
We found we were short on help and was able to recruit these two sweet girls to help us out! Olivia and Gracie made everything go smoothly and we are hoping they will be available to help us out next year! Our thanks to the gals who put on such a great show, there truly was something for everyone and we even got to try the fried Oreos, a first for us!
Olivia, Sean and Gracie made an awesome team!
When Brittany was handed her bag this is what she did! A big hug and we sure couldn't let the moment go unnoticed!
Today was My delivery day to the city. Checking in with our stores, and stocking shelves. I Started in Belton, Blue Springs, and Lee's Summit and now the shelves are all stocked up. I Met the new owner's daughter at A Thyme For Everything in Lee's Summit. they are continuing to carry our peppers as they have found we are a pretty popular item in the store. I’m happy that the store, Jet Green, had devoted herself to will continue on. we wish her nothing but the best in her retirement! She was one of The first shops that we approached many years ago and she welcomed us and our peppers with open arms and support!
While on the road, I received a phone call order from Trina at Clarks Custom Meats in St. Joesph and decided to make the drive and escape the city. Trina, has been sampling our peppers on the weekends and found that one little bite is all it takes for her customers to pick up a jar. She also shared that her cornbread has been taken to a new level with the addition of our peppers. She likes to drizzle half butter and honey over the top right before taking the cornbread out of the oven. I'm so going to do that!
Sometimes my GPS has a mind of its own! in a roundabout way to St. Joesph, I passed by The Farmers House, on Hwy 273 outside of Weston, MO and decided to stop and see if they would be interested in carrying our sweet peppers. Our reputation proceeds us and Johanna said she has had requests for our peppers. If I could buy my GPS a treat I would have!!!
The Farmers House provides a variety of programs and services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. The goal is to increase self-reliance and encourage positive social interactions through the community. the Farmer's House is a not for profit organization and proceeds from their enterprises are used to support the programs, enabling education, training, and employment of individuals with developmental disabilities.
They have 3 locations: The one I stopped at is right off Hwy 273 North in Weston, MO. it is due to close for the season but they will take our peppers to their other locations: 415 Main Street, Weston, MO and 4740 Rainbow Boulevard, Westwood, KS. I hope this will make our Weston Pepper Fans happy and that you will go out of your way to support such a great cause.
I feel like I've driven around the world today but the trip to Weston and St. Joesph really made my day. The fall foliage is turning and the colorful hills along the drive had me pulling over just to take in the beauty and enjoy the day. I hope you can get out and Enjoy the colors of fall!
Michele
This recipe was shared with us by a very good friend about 30 years ago, and it still gets requested. It is so easy to make and yet fills you up and keeps you coming back for more! Jack, Thank You for sharing with us!
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground hamburger
1/4 cup Campbell’s candied jalapeños, chopped
1 (10.5 oz.) can of Cream of Chicken
1 (15 oz.) can of Red Beans, drained
1 pkg of taco seasoning
10 – 12 flour tortillas
1/2 block of processed cheese, cut into cubes
1 (10 oz.) can of Rotel, do not drain
1/2 cup of milk
Directions:
Mix hamburger and taco seasoning in skillet and cook until hamburger is done. Add beans and candied jalapeños cook for 5 minutes. In a separate microwave bowl add processed cheese, rotel, milk and cook until cheese is melted, stir occasionally. Coat an 11 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In the 11 x 13 pan spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture. On a plate lay a flour tortilla and add spoonfuls of hamburger mixture and roll. Continue making the burritos and place side by side in the baking dish. Pour the rest of the cheese mixture over the top. Place in a 350° oven and cook until cheese is bubbling. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, green onions and salsa.
I hope you get many requests for this dish, it’s a good one!
This is a great summer salad, change it up by adding grilled chicken and Feta cheese.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Place in a large bowl, tomatoes, candied jalapeños, lime juice, onion, and oil, mix together. Add avocado, bell pepper, mango, and cilantro. Combine all ingredients, gently. Top with broken tortilla chips and serve with lime halves.
We always have a large garden and this year is no exception. We start our plants from seed early in the year in the greenhouse and then transplant to the garden. This year we have 60 tomato plants, Okra, Onions, Watermelon, Leaf Lettuce, Cucumbers, Dill, Cilantro, Asparagus, Cantaloupe and of course jalapeños! Nothing tastes like summer than a big bowl of cucumber, onions, vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper. I thought I'd change it up a bit and it turned out to be a huge hit. I think this will be served on those hot days as a refreshing taste of summer!
Ingredients:
2-3 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (we had some small onions that I just sliced)
10 cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato, chopped or sliced
8-10 slices of candied jalapeños, cut in half
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Juice from 1 Lime
1/4 cup candied jalapeños juice from jar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all the above ingredients in a medium size bowl. Mix well together and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend.
We really enjoy the stories that are shared with us when someone places an order for our peppers. Some of you like to make a phone call vs doing things on the computer.
Janet in North Dakota called and wanted to order a case of candied jalapeños for her grandson whose birthday was coming up. I had to ask how in North Dakota did he find our peppers and she said his mum actually got them from The Cook's Nook in McPherson, KS and he is a fan. He was coming for a visit and she wanted to surprise him. How awesome of a grandmother is she?
Ann called from Lenexa, Kansas and was searching high and low for our candied habaneros, she admits she is addicted. I directed her to one of our stores and she called me back to let me know she bought all 13 jars off the shelf. She is a pepper promoter with her family and friends and warned me to get the shelves restocked!
We have a close friend who has "office meeting parties" every Friday afternoon for his buddies. They like to grill and Roger started to puree our candied jalapeños and add them to his BBQ sauce. He gets lots of compliments on his sauce. In Mound City, Garrett's Burgers & BBQ just opened up and Roger dropped them off a jar of his "special" sauce. That was all it took and now Garretts offers his BBQ sauce with not only our candied jalapeños but also additional sauces with our habaneros and ghost peppers. PS: If you are ever in Mound City, Kansas be sure to stop by and try their ribs, burgers, mac and cheese, baked beans... to die for!
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YuM! There is no doubt that "our" candied jalapeños won't show these tacos some respect!
http://www.closetcooking.com/2016/07/teriyaki-grilled-shrimp-and-pineapple_25.html
Ingredients:
Directions:
Preheat the grill. Assemble the hotdogs by first cutting a deep slit lengthwise down the hotdogs. Gently separate the halves with your fingers, being careful not to tear the halves apart. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, BBQ rub. Using a spoon, fill the slit in each dog with 1 tablespoon of the mixture. On top of the dog lay slices of the candied jalapeños. Wrap each dog with a strip of bacon, sometimes if the bacon is thin I will use two slices. Make sure the ends of the bacon start and finish underneath the dog. Place on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes before flipping over. Cook until the bacon is done.
I think mom had a little bit more to say than the son regarding those candied ghost peppers!
This mom and son from Texarkana, Arkansas was visiting KC and stopped by our tent at The City Market - KC and sampled our candied jalapeños. Ended up there was a double dare challenge for our Ghost Peppers and we love their reactions!
We are thrilled to be featured in USA Today when they made a visit to The City Market in KC.
Check out why the City Market made the list as one of the top 50 markets in the country. This is only a few of the many farmers/vendors that attend the market every Saturday. The City Market is a great place to hang out for the day. We have many out of town visitors from all over the world that enjoy our Midwest charm.
You will find us at the market every Saturday, in our tent down on the bricks.
We hope to see you soon!
We have started up our season at The Historic City Market in downtown Kansas City. It recently was selected by USA Today as one of the top 50 markets in the United States! We are honored to be a vendor and love the exposure the market provides us. You will find us there every Saturday, weather permitting, on the bricks in front of the Steamboat Arabia!
Here is the latest newsletter about what is happening this Mother's Day weekend at the market.
The market master, Deb Connors has a very interesting blog about the City Market Vendors.
We have even been offering samples of our Candied Ghost Peppers/Habaneros and have a limited supply of those spicy bad boys for the public. Only Available At The Market!
We have been busy opening up new stores.
We Luv to take requests!
Garnett Flower and Gift in Garnett, Kansas
Yoss Thriftway in Adrain, Missouri
Westlake Ace Hardware in Bolivar, Missouri
Under the: Good Natured Family Farms Logo
Dillions in Lawrence, Kansas (all 3 stores)
Hen House on 87th, Overland Park, Kansas
Dillions on Fairlawn in Topeka, Kansas
Ball's Price Chopper in Lee's Summit
Hen House on Roe, Overland Park, Kansas
We also ship all over the USA
Spring is a busy time for us on the farm and this is one of the ways I help myself get through those crazy days. Usually, I just use whatever is in the fridge or garden. Brocolli from the night before or fresh asparagus, winter onions, and spinach from the garden. Once this is made I just cut it up into squares and store in a container and heat up when ready to eat. Around here it can be breakfast, lunch or dinner. I can add some ham for breakfast/brunch or grilled chicken for dinner. At least I know it's basically all low carb, fresh vegetables and with the candied jalapeños, there is that extra kick of spicy that is good for you!
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium size bowl, add eggs, black pepper, salt, and Tabasco Sauce. Whip with a fork until well blended. Set aside. Place remaining ingredients except for the cheese into a microwave bowl and heat for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent. Turn cooktop on low heat, in a large non-stick skillet, add the egg mixture and place a lid on top of skillet. Do not stir the eggs. When the gloss is just about gone from the eggs sprinkle half of the cheese over the eggs add vegetables. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and replace the lid and turn off the heat.
Allen H. from Leavenworth, Kansas called last week. He had been gifted a jar of our candied jalapeños over the Holidays. Allen wanted to share his favorite way he enjoys our peppers. I have to admit I could not resist giving his suggestion a try. Trust me on this one, get to the store and pick up the goat cheese and crackers, pull your jar of candied jalapeños out of the fridge and get it going!
I can't begin to say how many times over the years I hear how much this recipe is enjoyed. I will have to admit it's a favorite of mine as well.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Place tenderloins in the bottom of crock pot. In a mixing bowl add diced tomatoes, corn, beans, taco seasoning and candied jalapeños. Mix together and place on top of tenderloins. Turn crock pot on to high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours. Add the cream cheese block the last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken and mix well together. Serve over rice with sour cream and cilantro. This can also be served on flour tortillas or in taco shells.
I was stocking a shelf in one of our stores yesterday. A shopper asked me about our peppers. She then asked why our peppers were higher priced than others on the same shelf. I explained we are a small family business and we are not "one of the big guys that have nationwide volume and automation". Which helps lower your costs, (not that we wouldn't love to be "one of the big guys"). I then showed her the labels of the "other guys" ingredients. We also looked at another jar and saw: Made In Peru! She promptly placed a jar of our peppers in her cart and said, "I can't wait to try them". Not only do we not dilute our brine with water but we also don't use preservatives, we are all natural and every ingredient in our jar you can pronounce. We think you can taste the difference!!!
