PRESS PHOTOS BY DEBRA PALMIERI The annual Pepper Jam took place May 23 and 24 at the Kempton Community Center. Carol Patterson of Reading purchases some 'hot stuff' from Tammy and Brenda Rynkiewicz of Rynkiewicz Dips and Mixes, West Nanticoke. The Jam featured two pepper eating and chicken wing eating contests, and an 'Assault on your Senses' food challenge.