>> Why are there so many "off topic" discussions here? Chilli is a huge subject that includes history, folklore, magic,medicine, craft (I still can't make a ristra), gardening, botany, food, cooking, chemistry, the starange spices chilli seems to attract, personal out-of-body-experiences, extra terrestrial flights etc. I dont think I know another herb like it. For me, all the above is "on topic" Michael Bailes. **************************************************************** The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250 Australia. (OZ) International fax 61 243 651979 Phone 61 243 677322 Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/ **************************************************************** Chilli Festival 1999 At TFG: 5, 6, 7 March see http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/chillifestival/ ****************************************************************