I have people tell me that all the time, yet I can still taste subtle cream sauces and other delicate flavors. The only difference I can see between me and "normal" people is that I have built up a high tolerance for chile heat. I sit here typing this while munching on an eggroll coated with Melinda's. Yum. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com > [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Michael Bailes > Sent: Monday, March 23, 1998 9:15 AM > To: ChefChile; jsmillie@protix.com; rock4u@rocketmail.com; > flynnt@ellconweb.net.nz; chile-heads@globalgarden.com > Subject: Re: [CH] Bits & Bobs > > > At 5:07 AM +1100 21-3-98, ChefChile wrote: > >In a message dated 98-03-19 09:54:52 EST, jsmillie@protix.com writes: > > > ><< > > I have also heard from others comments akin to "Do you have any > > > > tastebuds left?" or "Can you taste anything other than the heat?"