Monday, March 31, 2008

Oh Boy! Oberto - Habanero

Oh Boy! Oberto Habanero Beef JerkyHabanero is the newest variety of beef jerky from Oh Boy! Oberto. I saw a package at my local Albertson's, and decided to try it out.

It's pretty much your standard Oh Boy! Oberto beef jerky that we're all too familiar with, but with some added spiciness.

The habanero pepper has a reputation of being among the hottest pepper varieties on the planet, and is something I've come to respect after an unfortunate experience at a Tijuana taco shop a couple of years ago. As a result, I get this "knee-jerk" reaction to anything associated with the Habanero.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

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