> > I agree. It seems to me that people in the US love chile peppers so long as > they're down to less than 10 ppm in the cuisine. Why would a country so close > to the origins of chile be one of the last to actually embrace the chile and > start using it food and not just the advertising? Look at how much the chile > pepper has spread around the world in all the various ethnic foods yet good ol' > American food is still as bland as ever. That's if you're talking about chains like Taco Bell or Chili's or McDonalds with their spicy whatever they're selling this week. However, there is heat in New Mexico and the southwest. We have Mexican restaurants in Nevada that, (believe it or not) cater to Mexicans! The food is excellent, and you can "Eat the Heat". Dave Anderson TLCC Http://www.tough-love.com