Cayenne peppers from my garden now hung up to dry. I feel so southwest!
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They look great! I dried mine in the dehydrator. They are wonderful, but if you crush them, be VERY careful. I accidentally inhaled some which was awful. I was a sneezy, coughy, runny nose and watery eyed mess!