Wow, Tim. You're making me hungry.
I'm guessing with your warm climate, you could have the real thing all year long?
Why not plant a few pepper plants in the yard or in some pots? Use potting soil, and you won't even have to worry about weeds.
That's where I planted my garden this year...on the porch in pots and tubs. :D
THe cucumbers have their bloomers on, but the squash don't. Most ppl already have veggies, but mine were a little late getting in the dirt this year.