Hello, I have been reading the list for quite some time now and have finally decided to say hi. I came across the list looking for a recipe for preserving some jalapenos, and I must admit that upon reading what some list members eat my first reaction was "these people are mad!" Now one dehydrater,one coffee mill, two special cutting boards(not everyone in the house likes it hot),9 varieties in a very small garden, I feel differently(not to mention I can't look at the kiddies twister game in the same light). Now I even know where to order seeds for some varieties that just aren't available in a small town,and I am looking forward to growing even more when spring rolls around. Now I finally will be in the right place at the right time and will get to attend my first ever festival ( Sawtell Chile Festival). Thanks to everyone for many a tested and enjoyed recipe. I still think that list members may be mad but thankfully it has made me come to terms with my own madness. Kris of the a-bit-more-than-moderate-and-rising-love-hab-marmalade-persuasion