Blast,
Very cool project.
Here's a writeup from a friend who investigated "worm ranching" in a midtown Manhattan apartment, and whether worms like spicy food. . .
When I Compost My Jalapenos. . . (Partable Chef NYC Blog) Beware, this blog has some non-child friendly words, and loads of good food porn. (as in pictures that will make you hungrey. It's totally safe for work.)