Last night we went to Jake's for dinner.  I ordered some outstanding enchiladas with a side of jalapenos.  Based on first-hand experience last night, I can say this about handling jalapenos with bare hands:

  • Do not handle jalapenos with your hands (use a fork or something)
  • If you must use your hands, wash your hands immediately after
  • Do not rub your eyes
  • Do not rub your nose
  • Be careful when going to the bathroom (men)

As you may guess, I used my bare hands to pick up my jalapenos.  While eating, for some reason I needed to rub my nose.  Holy crap - about five minutes later it felt like my nose was going to explode.  When I breathed it felt like fire.  I also rubbed my eye.  Oh, the burn.  And I won't say much about the bathroom experience except that more burning was involved.  Wash your hands before you go to the bathroom, my fellow men. 

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