My new favourite pepper . . .

I grew a few different peppers this year. Not as many as I had planned but more than any year past. The Black Czechoslovakian was great again. And I got lots of Anaheim. But the one I am most thrilled with is the Alma Paprika! It didn't really impress me much as it was growing - just a plain, smallish red ball. But when I cut open the first one (to try in a salad) I was surprised at the thick wall. There was a lot of pepper for a seemingly small fruit! But the highlight was the flavour - wow! It was mild enough to eat fresh like a sweet red pepper but with just a hint of bite. I tried some in a Thai soup and it was stellar again. This one will be most welcome in next years line up!