Refining Fire Chiles' chiles plants
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Me (on the right) and my son with the local scout troop and leaders An assortment of different chiles that I grow hydroponically in "The Garden" And of course, a photo of "The Garden"


Refining Fire Salsa



Refinig Fire Chiles, home to the Bhut Jolokia and other rare and hot chiles
Gourmet Salsa made to order!
It all started with the salsa and the chiles that go into it. The salsa is a blend of chile peppers that includes exotic habaneros and assorted herbs and spices. Anyone can make something hot! But when you taste my salsa you get a rewarding flavor that makes you come back for more along with a spicy kick of heat.

Of course we can lower the heat or raise it to your liking. Because this is a gourmet salsa made to order! We prefer to sell to local customers but can make arrangements to ship it outside the San Diego area. Refining Fire Salsa is made fresh and contains no chemical preservatives, white sugar or iodized salt. Price will vary on quantity ordered and shipping costs. Also available are made to order Jamaican Jerk marinade and Spicy Orange Glaze for fish and poultry.



Why I do what I do - Youth Venture

(http://www.yvcenters.com)


I was first drawn to chiles out of curiosity, not knowing that they would lead me to a greater purpose in life. Seeing the impact I had at the youth centers inspired me to do more for the kids, and the more I did, the more impact I had. God had introduced me to something as simple as a chile pepper. Where would it lead?


See more of the kids, special events and the visiting Aztecs team in the photo gallery
My inspiration came from God, the one who made chiles! I was bringing dinners weekly to two youth centers. The kids loved the food, and I began to love them. One day in 2006 I found myself with leftover food, so I went to a larger El Cajon center and offered it there. I remember a little boy asking me if I would be back. "Yes, I will," I replied.

Now I was at two centers on Wednesdays and one on Fridays.

My continued work with these youth is inextricably tied to, "Refining Fire." Though the business is not 100% non-profit, the expansion of salsa and chile sales enables me to increase my work with Youth Venture. The generation that succeeds us will inherit this earth. All of them were born with a purpose. We can contribute to their success by finding creative ways to love them.

Though I do not accept donations, you may contribute to Youth Venture by contacting Suzanne Alicardi at Foothills Christian Church (619-442-7728). I trust the our website will contribute to your knowledge of chiles and hydroponic gardening. Most of all, I hope that you will volunteer to help youth wherever you live.



Jim (Habanero) Duffy


Call me for more info on the world's rarest and hottest chiles (others also available) and get your fresh Gourmet Salsa now too—see the main site for more details! Also sign-up for hydroponics classes (must live in the San Diego, California area).



Phone (San Diego, CA)

619-504-9777


Or use our website contact form (above left)...