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Stop Smoking Reapers!
Peppers are delicious. They’re filled with health benefits. They boost your metabolism and add a kick to your meals. They’re colorful, and you can prepare them in such crazy ways....
Stop Smoking Reapers!
Peppers are delicious. They’re filled with health benefits. They boost your metabolism and add a kick to your meals. They’re colorful, and you can prepare them in such crazy ways....
Reaper Chips Breaking the Internet
The internet is a funny, funny thing. It’s transformed everything over the past few decades – research, connections with high school friends, and an endless stream of shit to buy...
Reaper Chips Breaking the Internet
The internet is a funny, funny thing. It’s transformed everything over the past few decades – research, connections with high school friends, and an endless stream of shit to buy...
Making Fun of Habaneros
The statement overheard at a food market went something like this… He brought the hot and the extra hot chili sauce. There’s also an extreme sauce made with habaneros. I...
Making Fun of Habaneros
The statement overheard at a food market went something like this… He brought the hot and the extra hot chili sauce. There’s also an extreme sauce made with habaneros. I...
Which Mad Dog Hot Sauce Defines You Best?
Every Mad Dog hot sauce is different. If you’re not able to discern that yourself, it’s likely that you’re not a chili head with the ability to taste the sauce...
Which Mad Dog Hot Sauce Defines You Best?
Every Mad Dog hot sauce is different. If you’re not able to discern that yourself, it’s likely that you’re not a chili head with the ability to taste the sauce...
How Chefs Crank up the Heat?
Restaurants across the globe are picking up on spicier menu items. Once the domain of Mexican, Thai, and Indian restaurants, you’ll find something on just about every menu to please...
How Chefs Crank up the Heat?
Restaurants across the globe are picking up on spicier menu items. Once the domain of Mexican, Thai, and Indian restaurants, you’ll find something on just about every menu to please...
Research Takes Capsaicin to Next Level
The big news this week comes from a group of Chinese researchers who’ve taken capsaicin research to the next level. And we’re damned excited about this one. We also realize...
Research Takes Capsaicin to Next Level
The big news this week comes from a group of Chinese researchers who’ve taken capsaicin research to the next level. And we’re damned excited about this one. We also realize...