Re: [CH] Strange heat sensors for different chiles

Dave Sacerdote (davesas@ntplx.net)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 21:06:47 -0500 (EST)

>I was wondering if any of you had a similar affliction to me. I for
>one cannot really enjoy a prime jalapeno because the heat just kills
>me. It is just a real yuck type of heat sensation for me. AND yet, I
>really , really get into a beautiful hab burn ( oh baby ), and don't
>even get me started on Thai chiles ( tasty Tasty tasty). Does anyone
>else experience  a peculiar cross species/variety difference in heat
>which seems odd.

Oh yeah.  Cayenne peppers - fresh, dried, powder, whatever - do the Flaming
Sword Dance in my colon the next day.  No other chile has that effect on me.
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