Amanda faces the eternal lunchtime dilemma—salad or sandwich?—and comes away with a little bit of each. 

To the uninitiated, spiciness is binary: just hot or mild. When you look closer, though, you'll find that "spicy" can encompass fruity, meaty, and citrusy flavors. Today we're looking at 9 spicy members of the plant family Capsicum -- hot peppers -- and how they differ from each other.

Do you use the Hotline? If you haven't been lately, you're missing out -- between discussions about Easter ham and Passover desserts, questions about FOOD52 recipes, and friendly debates about the ins and outs of the kitchen, it's a lively place. Here are our top 5 Hotline questions of the week.