[CH] The Moderate Corps
Sandy Olson (sandyo@myclearwave.net)
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:20:38 -0500
Tom...Rael...I couldn't have said it any better. Yes, we are the walkers of
the chile world; the 'tykes' that need smiles and understanding but never
pity. We have found our Nirvana. We who enjoy a moderate level of heat truly
understand the flavor and that flavor is not mitigated by the fact that one
is rolling around on the floor, clutching one's throat and begging for
something cool and healing. We may walk but we stop to smell the flowers
(chile blossoms included) and enjoy the process of eating chiles, not just
the afterrush. It is bliss to bite into a piece of chile that has texture,
flavor, color and warmth that ties it all together. When I bite into a HOT
chile, that's what I taste and the rest of the experience is diminished
because I'm on my knees which have buckled under the onslaught. Anyone who
considers this a pleasurable experience is, of course, welcome to enjoy it.
Now, all this being said, we are people of common interest and respect on
this list. We moderates will truly attempt to understand those who enjoy
tongue-blistering experiences if you will attempt to understand those who
are more gentle in their sensibilities. I am not a chile bigot; I just
don't understand it. As Rael so thoughtfully explained, perhaps I'll grow
up some day to become a "real" chilehead. Until then, I can't wipe the
smile off my moderate little face as I go through life cooking with and
eating moderate heat.
SandyO
CH #11146 and proud Grand Pooh Bear of the Moderate Corps