Megancia,
In addition to what OldBob said, you can use the original live Type (without creating outlines) as a Clipping Path for the Clipping Mask, and you can use the original photo of the chili (without the image tracing).
Megancia,
In addition to what OldBob said, you can use the original live Type (without creating outlines) as a Clipping Path for the Clipping Mask, and you can use the original photo of the chili (without the image tracing).