Celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day

Published : 01/15/2023
Categories : Let yourself be Inspired

Celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day

From 0 to 10, what is your tolerance for spicy food? Although it is much appreciated by some and avoided by many others, this type of food is entitled to a day of celebration: International Hot and Spicy Food Day, which takes place on January 16th.

Chili is a typical spice in the gastronomy of countries such as Vietnam, Peru, Thailand, Mexico, and India. The degree of spiciness is defined by the amount of capsaicin present in food, with the chili bell pepper being among the spiciest and the padrón pepper among the least spicy. 

Benefits of eating spicy food 

Did you know that hot spices have been used in recipes for more than 6,000 years? In addition to enhancing the flavor of food, spicy spices have health benefits:
  • Speed up metabolism
  • Increase the flow of blood
  • Have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects
  • Improve the appearance of the skin
  • Significantly improve nasal congestion

How will you celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day?

If you belong to a group of people who never miss an opportunity to try spicy dishes, organize a theme night with your friends and family. This way you can awaken your taste buds with a good dose of spice. Or, instead, provide a tasting moment, where each person tries one type of spicy food. In addition to sweet peppers, you can try:
  • Ginger
  • Poblano pepper
  • Padrón pepper
  • Jalapeño
  • Cayenne chili
  • Piri-Piri chili
Who will be able to handle the highest level of spiciness? Make sure there's a glass of milk or yogurt always at hand to relieve the burning sensation in your mouth. Warning: Do not rub your eyes after handling spicy foods like chili peppers.


Accessories available at In & Out Cooking to celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day 

Chili scruncher - Alessi 

This chili scruncher was designed by LPWK and Jim Hannon-Tan. The container is made of soft silicone, has a plastic grid and a stainless-steel lid. It's easy to use: put the chili inside the container, apply a little pressure, and the spice will crumble.

Produced in Malawi, an East African country, Bird's Eye chili promises to enhance your meat and casserole recipes.

Chili pepper mill 14cm - Peugeot Saveurs

Perfect for grinding dried chili peppers and spicing up your homemade dishes. Its transparent acrylic body reveals the beauty of dried chili in its reddish hue.

Chili pepper mill 14cm - Peugeot Saveurs

This mill seduces any exotic food lover. It's equipped with a mechanism uniquely adapted to three types of spices: pepper, salt, and chili. Available in natural wood or chocolate brown. Which do you prefer?

Chilli mill - Microplane

With the Microplane mill, you can grate dried chili peppers quickly and easily. Its sharp stainless-steel blades grate the chilies evenly and precisely so that the essential oils can develop and make the flavor of the food even more enhanced.

There are foods that can set your mouth on fire and accessories that spice up life. Celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day with In & Out Cooking. Enjoy 20% off select products, only during January 16, 2023. 

Let yourself be inspired!