Not really related, but anyone here have any good theories on the evolutionary origin of vasovagal trypanophobia? The stuff currently out there isn't really satisfying (survival advantage to avoid knives and sharp fangs).

Anyone heard of Yerba Mate?

Totally off topic, but you should do a post on time-management one day. I would like to know how you manage to code, web-master, personal blog, make entries on this blog (and keep up with comments), read other blogs, read dense books, cook, look after a cat, and do whatever it is you actually do (grad student/PhD?)

I agree that evo-pysch often just turns into conjecture-presented-as-fact, and often the credibility of an assertion simply relies on the author's rhetorical skills in framing their argument/interpretation (although being presented as scientific fact). See number 4 and 10 for example. 
 
Btw Razib, check out the 'Glutton for a Day' show on food network titled 'Hatch Chili Festival,' it reminded me of you and i think you'd enjoy it.