Lostvalleyguy
Veteran
As someone who grows and used hot peppers in my regular cooking, I am accustomed to a little bit of kick in some dishes. Having said that, however, I am not a fan of adding Tabasco sauce as a condiment or insanely spicy hot wings. I enjoy the flavour and heat in some foods, but I think there is a point where things become stupid spicy and become more of a challenge than a tasty food.
Because I cook with spices for myself, I often have to adjust my enthusiasm when I am entertaining others. The difficulty for me is finding the right balance for my guests. Friends will often report that something is spicy when I am unable to taste the spice. How do you draw the line between adding spice for flavour and making things too hot for others to handle?
Because I cook with spices for myself, I often have to adjust my enthusiasm when I am entertaining others. The difficulty for me is finding the right balance for my guests. Friends will often report that something is spicy when I am unable to taste the spice. How do you draw the line between adding spice for flavour and making things too hot for others to handle?