Top quality chiles! I received my first order from the Hatch Chile Store yesterday (a 4lb. box of fresh, mild) - on-time and in good condition. First impression was..."these are very fresh". In the whole box (all but maybe one chile) the flesh was firm, smooth and they had a good clean smell. The level of freshness came through when I roasted them today (outdoor gas grill). I thought it would take a while, but was done in ~30-min, two batches. After steaming for a bit, the peeling was so easy! Some of them peeled in almost a single pull (like you sometimes get with an orange peel). Again, speaking to the freshness of the chiles. I have not made anything yet, but now have my stock for plenty of fall/winter recipes. Thanks for a great product Hatch Chile Store. Dan