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Hot Sauce Sales Increase In UK

Hot Sauce Sales Increase In UK

We’ve heard for a long time that hot sauce sales are on the rise in the United States. And, it wouldn’t take a lot of effort to see it, let...

Hot Sauce Sales Increase In UK

We’ve heard for a long time that hot sauce sales are on the rise in the United States. And, it wouldn’t take a lot of effort to see it, let...

National Hot as Hell Alcohol Day

National Hot as Hell Alcohol Day

September 28th is National Drink a Beer Day. There are, perhaps, a few people that rarely imbibe alcohol throughout the year who will strangely reach for a beer on this foodie holiday Wednesday....

National Hot as Hell Alcohol Day

September 28th is National Drink a Beer Day. There are, perhaps, a few people that rarely imbibe alcohol throughout the year who will strangely reach for a beer on this foodie holiday Wednesday....

Sorry Starbucks Fans, It’s Not Spicy

Sorry Starbucks Fans, It’s Not Spicy

Starbucks announced the release of their new Chile Mocha for fall and half a million bloggers threw their arms in the air. WHAT? But, I NEED the Pumpkin Spice Latte....

Sorry Starbucks Fans, It’s Not Spicy

Starbucks announced the release of their new Chile Mocha for fall and half a million bloggers threw their arms in the air. WHAT? But, I NEED the Pumpkin Spice Latte....

Bigger Jalapeno Poppers on The Way

Bigger Jalapeno Poppers on The Way

Who doesn’t love a stuffed, melty, gooey Jalapeno Popper? They’re just so delicious. Granted, they’re not terribly fiery, but they’re über delicious. The biggest problem (you know, besides the fat,...

Bigger Jalapeno Poppers on The Way

Who doesn’t love a stuffed, melty, gooey Jalapeno Popper? They’re just so delicious. Granted, they’re not terribly fiery, but they’re über delicious. The biggest problem (you know, besides the fat,...

Reapers Are Too Hot for You to Handle

Reapers Are Too Hot for You to Handle

Most people should avoid Reaper peppers like the plague. We’re not trying to be harsh. Really, we’re not. But, some people really should just stay away from these peppers. Perhaps...

Reapers Are Too Hot for You to Handle

Most people should avoid Reaper peppers like the plague. We’re not trying to be harsh. Really, we’re not. But, some people really should just stay away from these peppers. Perhaps...

Hemorrhoid Helper Has a New Meaning

Hemorrhoid Helper Has a New Meaning

Whether you get your hellfire fix through chili peppers or one of our insanely fiery hot sauces, the capsaicin inside burns like crazy. We’ve seen people running around the room...

Hemorrhoid Helper Has a New Meaning

Whether you get your hellfire fix through chili peppers or one of our insanely fiery hot sauces, the capsaicin inside burns like crazy. We’ve seen people running around the room...