Zing Tasting: Piment d'Espelette

Know it:  
Piment d'Espelette is a chili that originated in South America and flourished in the  Basque region of Southwest France. Since the 17th century its been used in the area for everything from flavoring chocolate to curing ham.

Look at it: 
Flecks of orange and red chili

Smell it: 
A bit smokey and sweet

Taste it: 
Light, sweet spiciness.  The heat is somewhere between an Anaheim chili and a jalapeno.

Great with:

Egg dishes, fish, Martelli Pasta