National Hot & Spicy Food Day

Chase the burn, ride the endorphins, and keep the milk handy.

National Hot and Spicy Food Day is a celebration of all things fiery, from chili peppers to hot sauces and mouth-tingling curries. The heat we feel comes from a chemical called capsaicin, which trips the same receptors that respond to actual heat, even though nothing is really burning. For fans, tha