WHILE ON VACATION, I saw a restaurant sign that boasted of authentic Mexican cuisine. Thinking of the saying, “When in Rome...,” I told the server that I wanted the full Mexican-food experience—the way he would prepare it for himself at home.
He asked if I wanted ghost peppers added to my salsa. I didn’t know what a ghost pepper was, so I said, “Why not?” He just looked at me and grinned.
HE ASKED IF I WANTED GHOST PEPPERS ADDED TO MY SALSA.
The server brought salsa and chips while I went over the menu. As I dove in, I suddenly felt like a cartoon character with fire coming out of both ears. My mouth went numb.
By the time I finally received my drink, I was gasping for breath and had to wave…
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Country Extra (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2022