Quote Originally Posted by DeeDubya View Post
Funny post, but in reality there is some truth to this. It seems that the tolerance and taste people acquire for certain peppers will vary with the region.
I think you're right. I grew up in Louisiana, and have no trouble with cayenne peppers, but I can't even eat a jalapeno pepper without crying. The first habanero pepper I had my eyes started watering, my diaphragm went nuts, and I started hiccuping uncontrollably. It wasn't until someone gave me a glass of milk that I started to calm down.

I can't seem to put enough "Louisiana Hot Sauce" or Tony Cachere's on my gumbo, jambalaya, or etouffee.

Just a side note, while they are not peppers, I also can't get enough of the hot mustard you get at asian restaurants, german hot mustard, or pure horseradish (not the creamed kind). I simply cannot put enough on my food when I'm in the mood.