When it comes to competitive eating, Maurizio Capocchiano clearly has a fire in his belly – as you’d expect from the reigning champ of the Chilli Eaters’ Marathon. “I was weaned on chilli, my mom used ...

We all love that plate of glossy, fiery chilli potato from our favourite restaurant. It is crunchy, saucy, and just the right kind of spicy comfort food. But if you are someone keeping an eye on ...

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WHEN a petite, glamorous woman steps on stage at the Kingston-Upon-Thames chilli-eating competition, no one expects her to ...

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

You know you've sworn off spicy foods a dozen times, only to eat even spicier dishes. Why do we put ourselves through such agony? The secret is in our brains.