I figured that, being older than dirt, I would not have too many new experiences left. But, in Anamosa, Colorado this past week-end I was able to buy/eat my very first "roasted on the spot" chiles...Big Jims they happened to be...right from the roaster. YUM! I had read all of you talking about the great Hatch chile roast in the fall and making or buying roasters to do them at home. This it he first time I've seen it done...I only "roast" them under the broiler, a few at a time. So..I can now die happy (but hopefully not for another 30 years). The smell of the roasting chiles was a delicious as all of you have described it. SandyO CH #1146 and Grand Poobah of the Moderate Corps Co-Organizer of the 7th (Almost) Midwest Hotluck Smeller and taster of roasted chiles