Cutts Nature Photography
Blue Shutters and Chili Peppers
Red chile ristras are the strung pods of dried red chiles that you see displayed near arches, doors, and windows all over New Mexico. Serving as a symbol of welcome, ristras are an iconic decoration in New Mexico, especially during the harvest months and holidays. In the Fall, you can buy ristras at farmer's markets and roadside stands. Ristras are sometimes used for decoration and are said to bring good health and good luck. More often, they are hung up to dry for later cooking and eating. The traditional method was to sun-dry the chiles by laying them out. However, contamination among birds and rodents prompted people to begin tying them together in strings and hanging them on a wall. As the ristras dry, they become a darker, subtle red color. At this point, they are ready to be used for cooking or displayed as decoration.
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Blue Shutters and Chili Peppers
Red chile ristras are the strung pods of dried red chiles that you see displayed near arches, doors, and windows all over New Mexico. Serving as a symbol of welcome, ristras are an iconic decoration in New Mexico, especially during the harvest months and holidays. In the Fall, you can buy ristras at farmer's markets and roadside stands. Ristras are sometimes used for decoration and are said to bring good health and good luck. More often, they are hung up to dry for later cooking and eating. The traditional method was to sun-dry the chiles by laying them out. However, contamination among birds and rodents prompted people to begin tying them together in strings and hanging them on a wall. As the ristras dry, they become a darker, subtle red color. At this point, they are ready to be used for cooking or displayed as decoration.
Click on the link below to explore your options. Select from fine art prints, canvas, acrylic or metal prints for your home or office. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on updates, sales, and new blog posts.
www.cuttsnaturephotography.com