Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook (Paperback)

~ Dave Hirschkop (Author)

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Product Description

After enduring countless late nights surrounded by loud, drunken patrons, college campus–burrito joint owner Dave Hirschkop discovered that he could quiet his inebriated customers by serving super hot sauce with his burritos. As the humbled students chowed down, Dave embarked on a mission to create the hottest hot sauce in the universe. Using capsaicin, the active ingredient in mace, as his top-secret ingredient, the newly nicknamed "Insanity Dave" created a line of sauces that redefine the word "hot." Experience Dave’s insanely hot-hot cooking in CRAZY FROM THE HEAT, with more than 100 flaming recipes piled high with habaneros, jalapeños, and the hottest sauces legal for human consumption. Brace yourself for a bowl of Asylum Chili with Eye-Popping Corn Cakes or Maniacal Mahi Mahi and Virulent Veggies—because these dishes aren’t for wimps. One taste of Insanity Dave’s fiery concoctions and you’ll crave heat in everything you eat.

About the Author

After discovering the wonders of capsaicin, DAVE HIRSCHKOP sold his Baltimore restaurant, Burrito Madness; was banned from the National Fiery Foods Show because his sauce was too hot even for the world’s craziest chileheads; and founded Dave’s Gourmet, where he sells a number of scorching hot products. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (May 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580081908
• ISBN-13: 978-1580081900
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #802,706 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot! Hot! Hot!, July 11, 2003

By	PLR (San Rafael, CA) - See all my reviews

Loved the cookbook. Recipes are creative and delicious. I highly recommend this book for people who like their food slightly spicy to super hot. Dave also has a great writing style and sense of humor, which make this cookbook fun to read.

Outstanding!!!