Hot Pepper Tasting & Demo
About this Event
🌶️ Spice lovers, this one's for you!
Join us at the for a fiery morning with Farmer Trina of . This interactive event features guided tastings of hot pepper varieties, live demonstrations on making pepper sauce, and samples of tasty treats. Learn about heat levels, growing tips, and creative ways to use peppers in your cooking.
Perfect for heat-seekers and curious food lovers alike!
What's Included:
- Spicy pepper tasting
- Pepper sauce making demo
- Tasty treats to sample
- Q&A with Trina
- Recipe cards to take home
FREE to attend. Space limited, registration encouraged!
All ages welcome (parental guidance suggested for young tasters)
Questions or Want to Volunteer? Email [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Spice Level Advisory: Peppers range from mild to very hot! Please taste at your own pace and comfort level. Water, milk, yogurt or bread can help if things get too spicy.
- Celebrating Community: This event is about more than just peppers, it's about celebrating local urban agriculture, learning new skills, and the connections we build around the table. Whether you're a heat-seeker or curious newcomer, we're excited to explore flavors together!
About The Hood Garden
The Hood Garden is a Homewood-based urban farm founded by Trina Goggins. Since 2016, Trina has transformed her backyard into a thriving garden specializing in rare hot peppers, heirloom seeds, and small-batch hot sauces—taking the fear out of spicy foods with flavor-forward creations. Through Phipps Conservatory's Homegrown program, she went from being wary of dirt to becoming a passionate educator committed to empowering others, especially children to grow their own food. Come for the spice, stay for the flavor! Learn more at thehoodgarden.com
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Info: Meet Trina and learn about The Hood Garden
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hot Pepper Tasting
Info: (1) Guided tasting of pepper varieties (mild to hot)
(2) Learn about heat levels, flavor profiles, and growing tips
(3) Q&A about different pepper types
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Pepper Sauce Making Demo
Info: Learn about THG's tips for making pepper sauce - ingredients, ratios, and flavor combinations
🕑: 11:30 AM
Tasty Treats & Community Time
Info: (1) Tasty Treats & Community Time
(2) Sample Trina's prepared tasty treats
(3) Pick up recipe cards and growing tips
(4) Browse The Hood Garden products (if available)
(5) Chat & mingle with THG
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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