[RosieCotton]

Ah, OK. I figured that's what you meant, but I wasn't sure! I've never used pepper flakes...I have cayenne powder, and I'm JUST at the point where I'm not afraid of slicing fresh hot peppers. ;-) Mom wouldn't use 'em...said you could burn your hands badly.

[Overtaxed]

Right now all my hot peppers are dried and that stuff can burn ya. Just make sure you wear latex gloves or take you contacts out before handling them.