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spicy food

How the Jalapeño Lost Its Heat
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Decoder Ring investigates!

The Search For Perfection In Buffalo Wings And Love (Reheat)

A pair of young lovers leads a motley crew of wing fanatics on a quest for the perfect Buffalo wing. But will the universe deliver a happy ending for their hearts and bellies?

Recipe: ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s No Need For Fire’ Chicken Wings

Too many wing places brag about the level of mental illness required to consume their hottest offerings. But I believe that eating should be about pleasure--not feats of strength.

An 11-Year-Old Offers Me A Lesson In Hot Sauce

I don't love spicy foods, but one young eater wants to win me over. He serves as my hot sauce personal trainer, whipping me into shape as we work our way from the mild stuff to sauce labelled "XXX".

Eleven-Year-Old Offers a Lesson in Hot Sauce Consumption (AUDIO)

Dan wants to get more into hot sauce, but he needs a personal trainer of sorts to whip him into shape. In this episode 11-year-old Nathaniel, a president of the Junior Eaters Society, proves he's the man for the job.

PHOTOS: Dan Gets a Lesson in Hot Sauce from 11-Year-Old Nathaniel

In next week's episode of The Sporkful, Dan gets schooled in hot sauce by the founding president of The Sporkful Junior Eaters Society, Nathaniel Goodyear. Here are some pics from the taping!