My Simpsons and Life in Hell calendars both note International Hot & Spicy Food Day on January 16. But at our house, it’s any day ending in “y”.
The apple has not fallen far from the tree, and when our older kid cooks up his own dinner (e.g. refried beans), it’s always effectively blackened (whether he meant to or not) e.g. with Old Bay or Tony Chachere’s, and doused with Crystal.
(Insert “whynotboth” meme)
@LDoBe I take it you’ve never tried chipotle-gouda mac & cheese, then? 
