[CH] Contradictions
Walter Spencer (g0tuj@g0tuj.karoo.co.uk)
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:05:17 -0000
Being by this time an established 'Moderate' in the Chile Head ranks, I
thought it was time I bought in some more Habs to replenish the fast
dwindling stock. Managed to struggle to my local Indian Store and sure
enough they had Habs a plenty.
Babs and I had a real time of it, cutting and de-seeding those beautiful
Habs and soon the time came to clear away the debris. I am sure I don't have
to tell you that, in spite of the Ventilation going full blast and the door
open wide to the dry but chilly Febuary air, our lungs were bursting from
the pungent fumes of those aromatic li'l devils.
Babs main concern was for the heavy plastic gloves I had used for the
de-seeding operation. I reasured her that the CH's had affirmed the efficay
of dilute bleach for removing the accumulation of Chile Oil. Ah, but when
this old lad gave them a thorough scouring in the dilute bleach, he was
horrified to find that they still had a heavy coating of Chile Oil. A repeat
showed that the dilute bleach was not doing what we had been told it would.
Hmm! Now who was it that gave me that particular piece of information?
Another point worth noting is that Milk, the much advertised antidote to
Chile Burn, isn't an antidote at all. After taking a bite of Hab (If Big Jim
can do it, then why not me?) and finding it a wee bit hotter than
anticipated. Great flavour, oh yes. But rather hot. I began sweating rather
profusely and dutifully reached for the milk jug. Standing there with my
mouth filled to the limit with milk I found that the expected relief was not
to come. Ten minutes later, still with my mouth full of milk I knew that I
had chosen a broken reed to rest on. My mouth and throat were still on fire.
Milk then, is not an antidote to Hab Burn.
Great fun though all the same. Now those Habs are safe and sound and ready
for making my absolutely essential Hab Sauce which I need to complement that
'Elixir of Life' Ralphs Righteous and it's equally hot fellow, Red Savina
and Garlic. Just thought I would come in though and dispell that eroneous
info on mild bleach and milk. Have a super hot time CH's. Regards CH#2218.
An old Chile Head from the old country.