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It’s the Legal Way to Get High

It’s the Legal Way to Get High

With more states voting on the legalization (in one form or another) of marijuana, getting high is a hot topic. At the moment, you can legally use marijuana recreationally in Alaska, Colorado,...

It’s the Legal Way to Get High

With more states voting on the legalization (in one form or another) of marijuana, getting high is a hot topic. At the moment, you can legally use marijuana recreationally in Alaska, Colorado,...

Are You Kidding? You’ve Only Tried …

Are You Kidding? You’ve Only Tried …

There are people that can’t go without a drop or two of hot sauce on their eggs. They’ll use whatever is on the table. It doesn’t need to be that hot as...

Are You Kidding? You’ve Only Tried …

There are people that can’t go without a drop or two of hot sauce on their eggs. They’ll use whatever is on the table. It doesn’t need to be that hot as...

October Is a Good Month for Hot Sauce

October Is a Good Month for Hot Sauce

There are a lot of good reasons to love October – especially if you already love hot sauce. Here are a few of our favorite reasons. Oktoberfest – There’s nothing like...

October Is a Good Month for Hot Sauce

There are a lot of good reasons to love October – especially if you already love hot sauce. Here are a few of our favorite reasons. Oktoberfest – There’s nothing like...

It’s Time to Thank the Portuguese

It’s Time to Thank the Portuguese

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue… … and he brought back a strangely hot fruit that reminded him of the black pepper he was after. So, we credit him...

It’s Time to Thank the Portuguese

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue… … and he brought back a strangely hot fruit that reminded him of the black pepper he was after. So, we credit him...

There’s a Right Way to Cut Chili Peppers

There’s a Right Way to Cut Chili Peppers

If you’re a chili head, you may find it difficult to believe that there are homes that don’t keep a variety of fresh chili peppers alongside a small gallery of...

There’s a Right Way to Cut Chili Peppers

If you’re a chili head, you may find it difficult to believe that there are homes that don’t keep a variety of fresh chili peppers alongside a small gallery of...

Is Fast Food Becoming Too Hot?

Is Fast Food Becoming Too Hot?

As we look to wrap the third financial quarter of the year, it’s worth looking at some of the fast-food trends of the second quarter. Namely, we’re concerned with reports...

Is Fast Food Becoming Too Hot?

As we look to wrap the third financial quarter of the year, it’s worth looking at some of the fast-food trends of the second quarter. Namely, we’re concerned with reports...