Dear Dave,Last week I made Chicken with Oyster Sauce and threw in a couple of New Mexican chiles–it was great! But the next day, I had some nasty gas pains and diarrhea. I am beginning to think that eating spicy food gives me this reaction. But I love spicy food! Is there anything I can do? Any help is appreciated.Thanks,AldoHello …
Sweating way too much
Hi Dave,I have been a fan of your site for quite a while and was wondering if you could give me some help. I love hot food (now there is a surprise for someone regularly visiting your site) and eat fairly serious heat levels. Here is the problem; I sweat way too much. My mouth can be loving what I …
Pepper Burn Remedy
Dave:Do you know of a remedy for taking away the "burn" after you cut up hot peppers?LizLiz:A study at the University of New Mexico suggested that rubbing your hands with vegetable oil is the best cure. Since dairy products work for the mouth, try them on your hands!DaveSuperSite visitor Leon adds: A good remedy for the burn that is associated …
Capsaicin Concentrate wanted
Dear DaveI am a chilehead as well and I have been looking for capsaicin to spike up the heat in some of my sweater sauces. I do not produce nor do I plan to produce any of these sauces for sale. I enjoy the chalange of making a good hot sauce for every food I like. "PURE CAP" does not …
Hottest Habanero?
Hi Dave:Need help to settle a bet at work. Who holds the record for the hottest habanero?–Mark GMark:The hottest habanero record is held by Frank Garcia of GNS Spices, and certified by the Guinness Book of World Records at 577,000 Scoville Heat Units. To my knowledge, this record has never been duplicated or verified. The same variety, ’Red Savina’, was …