Check out this interesting discussion over at Blogging Baby, about whether or not what mom eats during pregnancy affects the child's palate.

That post was was racking up the comments just as several quick-serve chains announced changes to the spice factor on their menus. Namely: Wendy's announced it was testing a super-spicy chicken sandwich in three markets. Wendy says the new sandwich will be even hotter than the Spicy Chicken Sandwich it has marketed for a decade.

But just as Wendy's stepped up the spice, rival McDonald's said it was removing its Hot 'n' Spicy McChicken sandwich from menus after a six-month run.

Competitor Burger King also serves a spicy chicken sandwich.

So let's tie together all this news in light of the Blogging Baby discussion. I'll start. I love spicy foods and couldn't get enough of them while pregnant with Baby A. The more intense the taste, the better. And she so far adores salsa (even the hot ones), Thai food, and Chinese food, which has pretty intense flavors.

How about you and your kids? Any relationship between your tastes and theirs? Dads, what have you noticed? And everyone: does a super-spicy chicken sandwich appeal to you?