Take the tiniest ones and sprinkle them on vanilla ice cream.

I give them away. I ate one very small one, 2 bites between my teeth. Nanosecond later, at sink, rinsing. Not for wussy me. But a friend wants to try them. I'd like to be able to give her some ideas or advice. She intends to use them in sauces or dishes she makes. I gave 2 cups to a neighbor, seller on 'net values that at $95!

BTW, I dry mine on a paper plate in sun (when it comes thru) or just on top the counter.

carol, they are not so much for nibbling on but better sprinkled over food, then stirred in. Gives the food a kick and is good for your blood flow. Enjoy! m

Dry them and store them whole, grind them as you need them. They last longer that way.

Thanks, Lazy gardens. That's just what I needed to know. I just tried one, just to see how hot they are. and I have 3 stems growing for the guy down the street. I was able to get the seeds to sprout. I scarified the seeds with sandpaper and it worked.