> Mary & Riley wrote: > > > Is the turpentine really necessary? I'm on a low hydrocarbon diet. > > > > Riley > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com > > Absolutely......it adds that in the woods flavor, so treasured by REAL > connoisseurs of cat. > Cheers, Doug in BC, mouth watering at the thought!!! > I suppose in a pinch, turpentine could be used as a substitute for chipotle to let the smoky, woody flavor come through. When in the woods, sometimes one has to adapt to the environment and work as one with nature.