How is the blood oath? I got lucky and picked up a pact 4 today. Never tried it but heard great things. I haven't researched much on the different releases and I hadn't seen it much in the wild so I pulled the trigger.
When my wife and I go we take $300 in $2 bills (you can get them at any bank). Tip $20 on day one/first drink and then $2/round thereafter. The staff will remember you because $2 bills aren't that common here (much less in Mexico).
I smoke all my peppers and use variations of seasoning to what I have seen on here. I like to mix and match peppers to try new things but smoking them is glorious and really gives it a smoky flavor. Also, I use a cup to cup and a half of Bourbon in lieu of any Chicken or Beef stock. I just use water and Bourbon.