The chilis are edible once prepared & you can pull them off as you need them. Choose a healthy looking ristra with less faded spots(from the sun) is best. Choose pods on the firmer side if you plan to use for cooking. A ristra will last about a year. Some folks just want a decoration, if so, spray with a lacquer. This should keep its color longer and last about 2 years or so. For transportation, I wrap mine loosely in newspaper & put on top of the luggage when transporting. The ristra will give off a hint of a sweet smell. I think these make great gifts for moms. Buying outside the plaza may have better prices. I do try to negotiate, but expect to pay about $10 per foot.
That's so freaking cool! I really want one now! I didn't know that you could use them for cooking after you hang up and everything. Usually the ones that I see are already lacquered up.
ReplyDeleteThose look really interesting. I am terrible with the names of plants, but they remind me of a purple plant that my mom transplanted from my grandmother's house. Her plants aren't something that you hang, instead they are more of a ground covering. They are very invasive. She planted the first one about 6 years ago and every year since then they seem to double or triple in coverage. She loved them at first, but now it just seems like we are just trying to contain them.
ReplyDeleteIm gonna try it.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where you can find them in KC. Thanks for the transportation type. Now all I need to do is get to Santa Fe
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