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GREEK STYLE (PRETTY DOG HABANERO SAUCE)

chilebrown — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:21:58 +0000

Sit back and enjoy this journey to the Greek Isles. ‘Pretty Dog Hot Sauces’ has created a habanero hot sauce that has captured the flavors of Greece. Lemons, Greek oregano, olive oil combined with habanero peppers are the vehicle of our journey. This is one of the latest of many flavored hot sauces Pretty Dog Hot Sauces has created. Peter Fikaris of Berkeley,California is the mastermind and owner of this new and upcoming hot sauce company. ‘Greek Style’ hot sauce will be sampled with some chicken and then some pizza. Click this link and a little music will put us in the mood. Continue reading →

Review – Honeyblaze Wing Sauces

Scott Roberts — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:35:01 +0000

Long before ZestFest 2012, there was a bit of conversation about a new wing sauce containing the distinctive flair of honey. This product called Honeyblaze Wing Sauce had received accolades on The Hot Pepper forums, and had been reviewed on I Love It Spicy.

Now, you know that if you mention anything about wings, I'll make a mental note about it; and if you start giving phrases to a wing sauce, my attention will grow from being a stat in the backburner of my mind to a heavy salivation and a rumbling in my stomach to try it as soon as possible. Al "Buddah" Goldenberg had then declared Honeyblaze his wing sauce of the year, so it had become even more of desire to grab some of this.

I had met Honeyblaze's owner Miller Townsend at ZestFest. Miller provided a couple of small sample bottles that I could take with me on the plane ride back home to St. Louis. I cracked open said bottles, and was immediately met with a heavy and potent honey aroma. Honestly, although I can admire the usage of honey in a product - I love a bulk of the fiery sauces and spreads that Sam and Tina McCanless of Zane & Zack's World Famous Honey Co. have whipped up - a quick taste lick from the Honeyblaze samplers revealed a tremendous amount of honey. Perhaps too much, so I had developed doubts, as premature as those opinions may have been.

Now I've since ordered a pair of normal 16 oz. bottles of both Honeyblaze Original Wing Sauce and Honeyblaze Medium Wing Sauce for review. I should be fair and see how they fare on some actual wings, so read on to find out what I thought.

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Pepper Princess Joins Peppers and More……….

Peppers and More — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:45 +0000

Adrienne has been selling hot sauces and fiery food for over seventeen years. She currently is the Merchandising Manager and Buyer for the Hot Licks stores as well as the Social Media facilitator. Adrienne is a native of Southern California and gravitates to the familiar southwest and Latin flavors. She enjoys her sauce in the hot to extra hot heat range. After selling sauces for so long, she knows that everyone's taste buds are as individual as the person and we all enjoy different sauces. Bringing truth to the statement “Variety is the spice of life.” Continue reading →

Weekly Firecast Episode 18 – Texas Creek Products Pure Evil 16 Million SHU Capsaicin Drops

Scott Roberts — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:11 +0000

You think you've tackled ultra-hot products before? Very few things have likely remotely close to Texas Creek Products Pure Evil SHU Capsaicin Drops. This stuff comes in a 1/2 ounce dropper bottle and contains pure 15-16 million SHU crystalline capsaicin, along with water, alcohol, ascorbic acid (aka Vitamin C) and xanthan. Although it should ONLY be used as a food additive (and even so it would be extreme), I tried about 6 drops straight on my tongue.

You would not believe the amount of heat from this. You know, I love a good chile pain and a burn, but this product crosses the line into "bad pain" territory. It stopped being pleasant. It's unreal. It's an absolutely unrelenting burn that, unlike super-hot peppers or extracts, doesn't go away until well after 30 minutes. At around 60-90 minutes after taking some of this, a lot of the discomfort went away yet I still felt the heat on my tongue where the drops fell and my lips were numb.

I would advise all of you, even seasoned chileheads, NOT to try this product like this. It's convinced me to never do another heat challenge or contest again. Where else would you go from here? there's nothing more to prove. I'm going to stick to nice, clean burns that come naturally from chile peppers. NO more extracts or capsaicin.

By the way, pure capsaicin does NOT thankfully have the nasty flavor of chile pepper extract. It's a good, clean taste. As I point out in the video, the only disagreeable taste is that of the alcohol used in the Pure Evil Drops. I don't think this would effect the overall flavor of whatever food to which you're adding this, such as a bowl of chile or a saucepan of taco seasoned beef.

The dropper bottle comes on a collector's tin and costs $19.99 plus shipping on the Texas Creek Products website.

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Senor Roberto’s Mexican Hot Sauce

Scott Roberts — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Next up on the review counter is Señor Roberto's Mexican Hot Sauce. According to its website, this sauce was originally concocted for a family-owned restaurant in Peoria, Illinois Mexican restaurant called Pepe Taco, which was known for having "Mexican Food for American Tastes." Rob Schunk, owner of Pepe Taco, retired from the restaurant business but still makes the Señor Roberto's Hot Sauce. Even though the website claims that this condiment is great for "pizza, wings and much more", I'm still eager to put it through its paces on Mexican cuisine...

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JOHNY FIVE

chilebrown — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:14:34 +0000

Cajun peppers and Jamaican rum in ‘Johny Five’ sauce promises to get our taste buds tingling today. Voodoo may contribute to the hypnotic flavors. Johny Five has a unique mix of different peppers that includes the Banana pepper. This sauce is made by 'Threatcon Kitchens Inc.' located in Orlando Florida. We will sample this sauce on its own and then with some steak and a stuffed chicken medallion. Let’s see if the Voodoo can bring some magic. Continue reading →

World Record Weekend at Peppers At The Beach

Scott Roberts — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:29:51 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2nd, 2012
Steve "The Machine" Smallwood Attempts Chile Pepper World Record At Peppers At The Beach

If you are a hot pepper addict and can't resist the call of Fiery Foods then you are in luck. Peppers, one of the biggest Hot Sauce Stores in America is proud to announce their Peppers at the Beach Tailgate Party at Rehoboth Beach on May 18th through May 20th. In their 3rd year, Peppers at the Beach is once again showing the Chile Pepper community why this is turning into one of the biggest shows in the country. Promising over 100 chefs and vendors in attendance showing off their line of products, free food tastings, chicken wing contests with jumbo wings provided by Mountaire Farms and topped off with the much anticipated attempt of breaking the world record for eating the hottest peppers in the world.

This year exclusively at Peppers at the Beach with the additional honor of Peppers Hot Sauce Store, Eat More Heat, High River Sauces, Chile Pepper Magazine, Scott Roberts and Endorphin Farms of sponsoring the living legend Steve "The Machine" Smallwood for attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records. Steve will attempt to break the world record of eating the most Bhut Jolokia's in one minute. The current record was achieved by Birgit Tack of Germany on April 2, 2011 by eating 3 Bhut Jolokia's in 1 minute and 11 seconds (View Record Here: http://bit.ly/IsuDI4). Smallwood will also set the stage by being the first person ever to set the World Record for the eaten the most Scorpion Peppers in one minute.

"I started my passion with spicy food like everyone else. I grew up eating Tabasco, Franks, Texas Pete and Cholula hot sauces. Once I discovered the Bhut Jolokia "Ghost Pepper" I had to try them and it was love at first taste." States Smallwood on his love of the spicier things in life. Steve "The Machine" Smallwood is no stranger when it comes to breaking records either. "I heard about the Weekend of Fire at Jungle Jim's and they had a Defcon Sauces Death Match Wing Contest. I entered the contest and ended up winning it with a record time of 10 wings in 58 seconds." Adds Smallwood.... Continue reading →

Review: Hog Heaven Barbecue Sauces

Alan Bowman — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:35:22 +0000

Are you looking for a new bbq sauce with a flavor profile just a little different than all those tomato based products on the market? Ira Pupko from Hog Heaven has at least two sauces that might fit the bill. Today, I will be reviewing the Apple-Chipotle and Apricot-Jalapeño varieties. Continue reading →

Weekly Firecast Episode 17 – Cajun Heat C’est Bon Cajun Q BBQ Sauce

Scott Roberts — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:27:14 +0000

C'est Bon Cajun Q BBQ Sauce from Cajun Heat is owner Clement Bourg's painstakingly-crafted version of a barbecue topper that contains the unique blend of Louisiana-inspired spices. After I swallow a spoonful of the sauce, I test it out on food for the first time on camera. Can I declare about this sauce "it's good!" (which is what "C'est Bon" means in French)? Watch the video to catch my unique reaction.

If you're interested in purchasing this sauce (it comes in a 16 oz bottle) or any other of Cajun Heat's top notch products, go to CajunHeat.com!

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Chilehead Karaoke……

Peppers and More — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:23:32 +0000

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Spring Super Spicy and BBQ Sale For Memorial Day Weekend

Scott Roberts — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:55 +0000

Since the major chile blogs had such a great sale prior to the Super Bowl, Al "Buddah" Goldenberg of I Love It Spicy! thought why not do one for the Spring. Traditionally Memorial Day Weekend is the start for the opening of beaches, picnic gatherings, and at home, the unofficial start of the grilling season (although we BBQ and griller fanatics do it year 'round).

With this sale, we let any company selling their products to join in on the promotion even if they were not spicy. We are here to help them succeed and giving them a platform like this can only assist them get their products to places where they would not normally be found. Please take a hard look at what is being offered. Think about enhancing your grilling experience or something you can add to a gathering of friends and/or family. Perhaps something to share with your co-workers or neighbors. Help support these small companies, and at the same time taste some great products while doing so.

Click on the company name if interested and it will take you to where you need to go. Happy Shopping, and be sure to stock up! Continue reading →

Review: Butcher BBQ Premium BBQ Rub

Alan Bowman — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:38:23 +0000

As a competition barbecue chef and certified barbecue judge, I’ve sampled I’ve sampled scores of different meat seasonings called “rubs”. Many of these rubs have flavor profiles geared towards a specific meat (IE chicken rub for chicken, pork … Continue reading →

Local Eight-Year-Old Starting His Own Hot Sauce Company

Peppers and More — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:41:53 +0000

Kendell Brenner recently woke up his son Jordan and frantically put a spoon in his face, telling Jordan to taste a spoonful of hot sauce before the eight-year-old could barely open his eyes. “I was like, ‘Jeez, dad, let me at least wake up first,’” Jordan Brenner said. The Brenners don’t have some sort of family ritual using hot sauce to clear illness or anything else like that, though. Kendell Brenner just wanted to know if his son thought the hot sauce needed anything added to it, and that’s because he is the sole chef for his son’s budding hot sauce company, Jordan’s Hot-cha WAA-cha Sauces. Continue reading →

Scorpion Stinger Caramel

Si B — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:31:54 +0000

Look what arrived in my mail today. Oh yes, I walked up to the house and saw this little parcel awaiting me. I knew it was from Tim, I've been waiting a short while for these to come in. If you don't know what these are, then you're in for a big treat... with a bite. Continue reading →

Main Street BBQ and Bluesfest – Washington, MO

Alan Bowman — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:32:52 +0000

[caption id="attachment_10682" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="After a cold, rainy Friday, Saturday turned out to be beautiful."][/caption] Ah....The sweet smell of smoke filled the air throughout downtown Washington, MO April 20th and 21st. Thirty-nine of the best bbq team in the area cooked chicken, ribs, pork and brisket in hopes of attaining outdoor cooking culinary glory...a Grand Championship. This contest even featured a dessert category. Woo-wee! This place was a carnivores dream! Friday evening was the first turn-in...dessert. A chocolate-caramel cheesecake with Reese's Peanut Butter cup topping. Looks pretty tasty! [caption id="attachment_10684" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Cheesecake cooked on the grill...looks tasty!"][/caption] Continue reading →

FIREFLY HOT SAUCE ‘GARLIC FIRE’

chilebrown — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:28:19 +0000

“It Will Light Your Ass Up!” How is that for an opening line? Firefly ‘Garlic Fire’ hot sauce boldly claims this on their hot sauce label. Firefly hot sauce is made by ‘Passage Creek Farm’ in the Shenandoah Valley of Tennessee. This is a small farm that uses all organic practices. They make several different flavors of sauce and today ‘Garlic Fire’ is on the plate. We happen to love garlic and are looking forward to chasing the vampires away. We will try this sauce straight out of the bottle and with some home made corn dogs. Continue reading →

A taste of Canada Part 3 (Mum’s Hot Sauce)

Si B — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:20:05 +0000

Yes, this is the part 3 of my Taste of Canada trip. First review was a Beer BBQ sauce made just out side of Montreal ( http://peppersandmore.com/2012/04/12/a-taste-of-canada-beer-bbq/ ). And then I tasted the Last Bites hot sauce from just out side … Continue reading →

A taste of Canada Part 2 (Last Bites Hot Sauce (165ml))

Si B — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:04:57 +0000

While my fiancee and I were on our long weekend vacation, I decided to go into a small restaurant that the locals of Kelowna, British Columbia, Love. It’s a local hot spot for breakfast. They make their own jams and … Continue reading →

Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case

Peppers and More — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:54:47 +0000

The Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case works with the iPhopne 4 and 4S bodies, utilizing a snap-on case design that leaves ample openings for all the essential buttons and the camera lens. The case boasts a lightweight body and is available with black, white or clear sides. Srircha all day, every day! Continue reading →

How Wisbech firm became the innocent victim of scam involving Jamaican Pickapeppa hot sauce

Peppers and More — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:02:25 +0000

WISBECH became the centre for a scam involving a Jamaican hot sauce, a court was told.Bosses at London based Wanis hired Eastern Country Foods in Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, to manufacture a speciality but fake sauce after it had lost the contract to import the original. What bosses at Eastern didn’t know was that Wanis had devised its own recipe, created thousands of fake labels and over a 16-month period produced 30,000 counterfeit bottles of Pickapeppa sauce which it carried on selling into major supermarkets. The scam only came to light when a shopper who bought the sauce from Asda complained that the sauce tasted sweeter than she was used to and she complained to Pickapeppa in Jamaica. Brent and Harrow Trading Standards began a probe and the fake sauce trail led officers to the Leyton HQ of Wanis. Three days into the trial at Harrow Crown Court Wanis bosses Sanjay Wadhwani, 45, and Vickas Shah, 34, changed their pleas and admitted breaking trademark laws. Each was given a community work sentence. Continue reading →