On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:28:51 -0600, Michael Odom >
wrote:

>From today's NY Times:
>
>"It's a burning issue for some hot-pepper lovers: Whatever possessed
>Kevin M. Crosby to create the mild habanero?
>
>Does he like slow athletes and clumsy ballerinas, too? Is his
>favorite car a Pinto or a Yugo? Does his wardrobe consist only of
>argyle?
>
>
>modom
>
i don't see this as objectionable. people praise the 'fruity' taste
of the habenero, along with its fire; presumably crosby's new pepper
retains that.

the new and old seem to be physically distinct; there should be no
confusion.

jack, as a pepper maven, what do you think?

your pal,
blake