On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:10:46 -0500, Goomba wrote:

> Janet Wilder wrote:
>> James wrote:
>>> They give some protection against heat but I use them specially when
>>> cutting onions or garlic. Much easier than trying to get the smell
>>> off your hands.
>>
>> They are really good for cutting up hot peppers. If I don't have any and
>> have to dice some jalapeños, I cover my hands with fold-over sandwich
>> bags (people who have little dogs, usually have these little bags)
>
> I must have skin like an elephant or something? Peppers don't bother my
> hands.

some day you will get caught out, or forget and rub your eye.

most peppers you can get away with, but habaneros or the like can give you
a nasty surprise.

your pal,
blake