Q: Dear Sir,Can you show me some websites which have information regarding how to cook a meal with crickets and other insects?Thank you, Truong Luu A: Hello Truong:Take a look at:http://www.eatbug.com/http://www.stalkingthewild.com/why_not_bugs.htm–Dave
How Much Cayenne = Excessive Consumption?
Q: Howdy Dave,I’ve been reading your book The Healing Powers Of Peppers and I really like it. I have a couple questions: If I take cayenne capsules twice a day (I have my own cap packing kit for 00 size caps) would cayenne rated at 60,000 be too strong? If so, then what would be best? The second question is …
Can Chiles Make You Warmer in Winter?
Q: Dave:We know that eating fiery-foods can cool us off. But are there any studies or research that show that eating chiles, etc., can make you warmer in the winter?–Chuck Martin, Food Editor, Cincinnati Enquirer A: Hello Chuck:Chiles do increase blood circulation, which warms you up. Not by being eaten, though—but rather by being rubbed on your skin! –Dave
Stop the Burn on Eyes and Face
Q: Dear Dave,How do I stop the burn if I touch my face and eyes after handling and/or eating very hot peppers?–Alexis A: Hello Alexis:Rubbing your hands with vegetable oil is said to work, and then scrub with strong detergent. The only thing to do about the eyes is flush them with water.–Dave
USA-MadeTortilla Chips
Q: Hi Dave:I work for a Canadian supermarket chain and I’m trying to get a list of companies in the U.S. that make tortilla chips. Any suggestions as to where I might find such a list?Love your website! Barbara Reid A: Hello Barbara:You might try the National Snack Food Association at http://www.sfa.org/Another really good site for this sort of thing is …