I remember reading somewhere that somebody once coated their mouth with vegetable oil (or something like that). The logic being that the oil would block a lot of the heat from being sensed in the mouth. Of course, your digestive system then has to deal with an oily, spicy concoction. Don't know if it works ... anybody else? Brad ----- Original Message ----- From: <gdmurf@attbi.com> To: <Chile-heads@globalgarden.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:16 PM Subject: [CH] Pepper contest > I'll be attempting my first competative Jalepeno eating contest this week. Any > recommendations on how to win? > > Thanks, > Glenn