I've got tomatoes and Tabasco, Thai Ornamental Hot, and Numex Twilight peppers. Was going to do sweet corn to but I didn't get around to planting it.
I'm surprised asparagus is on the 5 worst list. I know it's a pain to grow, but it's so ungodly expensive at the store.
A hot pepper lover!!!! Super. I've got 10 varieties I'm working on at the moment, not including my standard serrano, habanero, cayenne, and jalapeno. I don't do tabascos - can't stand the taste, and tend to not grow things I won't east, with one major exception: brussel sprouts. My husband and daughter love the things. I will grow them, tend them, pick them, and even cook them (if I have to) but I will not eat them.
I hear you on the asparagus. I think the thing with the asparagus has to do more with the "instant gratification" attitude so many people have taken on, even with gardening. I do eventually plan on putting them in, we just haven't had the time nor money, to dig those trenches or buy the root stock.
I am doing sweet corn. And I'm going to also try both a popcorn and an ornamental one. I've got the room and the seeds, so why not!!!!!!!!