What I learned this Friday

This weekend was a rather enlightening one.  I started my Friday evening at the Kutztown Tavern.  Normally this would just be an hour or two having a beer with some friends.  What made this Friday different is that I decided to dive head first into the world of spicy food.  I was considering trying the Tavern's Ghost Pepper Wings.  When I opened my menu I found a whole new level of spice.  They are called Grim Reaper Wings.  The Ghost Pepper Wings are basted in a sauce that has a honey base.  These wings are known to be hot.  I was originally considering these.  Ghost peppers are the hottest pepper that you can grow.  They are more commonly known as Jolokia.  Well the Grim Reaper Wings are not made from a honey base.  They are made from a ghost pepper base.  These wings are so spicy that the Tavern requires you to sign a waiver saying that I understand that I am eating this and that I know it can cause skin damage and not to get it in my eyes etcetera etcetera.  Now, some if not many of you are probably thinking that I am crazy and probably stupid for doing this.  Well let me tell you, your right.  It was a crazy impulsive thing to do, but it was definitely worth it.  The reactions I had to these wings ranged from a rather upset stomach to a burn in my mouth that lasted about 20 minutes after I finished eating.  ind you this is after eating just 10 of these wings.  I would caution anyone to take part in something like this.  As was stated in the waiver I signed.  If I was to offer anyone any of those wings or any of the sauce that I would have to warn them about how dangerous it could be.  Well, I just thought I would share a bit of advice to anyone who may have seen or thought about Ghost Peppers, Jolokia or spicy tavern wings. On the other hand you should definitely go down and enjoy a drink and a meal at the Kutztown Tavern because it really is a great place to eat.