On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:53:37 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>On 11 Jul 2006 17:50:16 -0700, "maxine in ri" >
>wrote:
>
>>Yes, I admit it. I am a chili weenie. Can barely tolerate warmth, and
>>have numerous "mild" bottles of chili, curry, etc. that always turned
>>out to be too spicy.
>>
>>What are some good ways to tone down the fire in hot foods? I had a
>>little success tonight with pineapple added to the masala sauce from
>>Trader Joe's, but it still wasn't enough.
>>
>>Of course I could dump them all down the drain (or bring them to the
>>next cook-in) but my DH likes spicy foods, so I'm trying to balance
>>things out.
>
>One word: Sour Cream

Another word: Cheese

Carol