If you ever find yourself in New Mexico, be on the lookout for Hatch green chiles. You won’t have to look too hard. They’re in everything. From pizza to burgers and even apple pies, New Mexico is obsessed. Located in the Chile Capital of the World, The Hatch Chile Store has been growing the New Mexican staple for over five generations, starting with Joseph Franzoy, the first farmer to grow green chiles in Hatch, NM. Ever. Over the past 100 years, the family has grown the farm, offering four varieties that have the entire southwestern population hooked on Hatch.