It captures the imagination and scorches the palate. Itâs the chile pepper, a rugged little fruit that is found throughout the worldâs cuisine. Pepper expert Dave Dewitt explores the spice in his new book,
Chile Peppers: A Global History (University of New Mexico Press, 368 pages, $29.95). The book, which was released in September, is a culmination of DeWittâs decades researching the fruit.
âWhen I first moved to New Mexico in 1974, I had only had one hot and spicy dish in my life,â says DeWitt, 76. He wanted to sell articles about his new home, though, and discovered that spicy foods could be central to that. âYou canât write about New Mexico food without writing about chile peppers.â
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse seen from the light keepers house in Buxton. The lighthouse was put in service in 1870 and is the world s tallest brick lighthouse at 208 feet. Its beacon can be seen 20 miles out at sea.
The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras was first lit on Dec. 16, 1870. A century and a half later, the iconic structure – the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States – is still standing and is an active aid to navigation. It has survived heavy storms, a decommissioning, years of erosion, service during World War II, and a 23-day move in 1999.
With its 150th anniversary approaching, a celebration is in order for the lighthouse. But, because it s 2020 and the world is still dealing with the pandemic, the party is being done a bit differently.