THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, July 14, 1994                TAG: 9407130040
SECTION: FLAVOR                   PAGE: F01  EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: Ruth Fantasia
                                             LENGTH: Short :   33 lines

QUESTING FOR FIRE? PEPPER COOKBOOK MAKES JOB EASY

FTD doesn't apply only to floral delivery. In the new ``Pepper Lovers Club cookbook,'' it stands for ``fire to desire.''

The book, which is a product of the Virginia Beach club, includes more than 300 recipes for hot and spicy fare. FTD replaces the bland ``to taste'' in recipes.

The book contains a heat index for various types of peppers. Growing, buying, storing and cooking tips are included.

The recipes are indexed not only alphabetically but also by chili pepper so you can cook according to what's available.

Copies of the book are available for $17.63, including shipping and tax. Send a check or money order to: Pepper Lovers Club, P.O. Box 5043, Virginia Beach, Va. 23455-0043. Proceeds from the sales benefit the Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

the club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Fort Story Officer's Club in Virginia Beach. Everyone brings a sample dish, with the recipe. Annual dues are $10. For more information, call 481-3642. < ILLUSTRATION: Book Cover

Pepper Lovers Club Cookbook

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