jalapenos.

Let me tell you about my love/hate relationship with jalapenos. I’ll start by saying that, just a few months ago, you couldn’t get me to look at them. I don’t do well with hot, spicy foods. Brian puts them on EVERYTHING. Yes, I mean everything. He even drinks the juice out of the jar. So, a few weeks ago, I had a cold that left me with awful congestion (read, scared to fall asleep for fear of dying as a result of not being able to breathe). Pseudoephedrine usually does the trick, but it typically causes people to be wired, so it should not be taken at night. I tried to steam my congestion away by hovering over a boiling pot of water, but that didn’t work, either. I didn’t have anything else in the house (yeah, lousy pharmacist, I know), so I was willing to try anything. I went to the refrigerator and grabbed the jalapenos. Yes, I was desperate. I started eating them by the spoonful. They were actually working and clearing up my congestion! They didn’t taste too bad, either! I was so excited! I fell in love with jalapenos that night. I started putting them on everything. I made a sandwich for lunch the next day with jalapenos. Nachos with jalapenos. You get the picture. So, about a week ago, I had subway for lunch. I was feeling ballsy, so I ordered “LOTS OF JALAPENOS.” Yep, just like that. I should have taken a hint when the guy laughed at me, but I just thought he was underestimating my tolerance for hot, spicy foods. Boy, was I wrong. DEAD WRONG. One bite into the sandwich and tears were streaming down my face. I started sweating all over and had to stop eating. I’m think Subway does something “special” with their jalapenos. I mean, they shouldn't be that hot.

I’m taking a break from jalapenos for a while, but I will rechallenge. Those little suckers will NOT win! 

Is it ironic that we just planted our garden and have 6 (yes, 6) jalapeno plants? Oh yeah, and cayenne peppers. I think Brian is trying to torture me.