In a message dated 9/99 10:23:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jsmillie@tickets.com writes: << adjust heat when cooking for the group. One solution is powdered chile >> It takes a while for the powders to "bloom" into full flavor when added to food, in my experience. That's one reason why I really love the sauce recipes and products that I've discovered since joining this list. Like most listmembers, I'll bring along some powder for dinners away from home because of their wonderful portability; but if I'm entertaining, I'll make a sauce from powder (or serve Jim's) to serve on the side. I never put out both my sauce and Jim's, the comparison would shame my stuff. Gareth the ChileKnight