Were they used in the period covered by most gatherings? I tend to use them in just about everything. The only difference being which ones I use. There are the chained up kept frozen in the freezer to keep them from attacking and killing someone peppers. A small one of them chopped is more than is needed in a gallon of chili. There are the Chili's and the Jalapenos. There are the hot banana peppers you use rubber gloves to handle because they will burn your skin badly. Is it ok to use them at a gathering?