Sauces can wind up being too spicy for a number of reasons including a cook underestimating the heat of chili peppers or one who mistakes one hot pepper for another. Whatever the reason, there are … [Read More...]
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Candied Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
One wickedly sweet and tangy sauce...Candied jalapeños (a.k.a. cowboy candy) are a spicy food … [Read More...]
Hoisin Peanut Sauce
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Sriracha Bloody Mary
The rooster sauce brings it to brunch...Sriracha sauce and the classic Bloody Mary are a … [Read More...]
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Spicy and smooth...It's the simple things that sometimes bring the greatest joy. That's how we … [Read More...]
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Creole Vs. Jerk Seasoning: PepperScale Showdown
Both Creole seasoning and jerk seasoning come from a mix of European, African, and Native American cultures in the New World. The histories of these two spice mixes have close connections to slavery and colonialism but they have evolved to become important components in the respective cultural identities of people from Louisiana and Jamaica. Both […]
What Is Creole Seasoning? The Story Behind The Spice
Creole seasoning is a blend of powdered spices that commonly show up in Creole cuisine. In a Creole kitchen, the cook would add the individual seasonings according to taste instead of using a spice blend. Creole seasoning makes the process easier since you don’t have to measure each ingredient out. But what is Creole seasoning […]
Are Bell Peppers Spicy, Ever?
It may come as a surprise (to some) that bell peppers are technically chili peppers. What isn’t a surprise (to most) is bell peppers have no heat. But is that always true? Are bell peppers spicy, ever? Or is it always that zero placeholder on the pepper scale? Well, like many things on the pepper […]
Spicy Seasonings Guide: Fiery Spice Blends Around The World
Spicy seasonings have been loved all over the world since ancient times. Nowhere is the world’s love of fiery flavors easier to see than in the almost global adoption of chili peppers after the Columbian Exchange. You can find spicy blends that feature chili peppers and other hot spices in every region. Below we break down […]
Why Is There A Rooster On Sriracha Bottles?
Sriracha is an iconic hot sauce, not just for its versatile flavor but also because of its packaging. If you are a fan of American hot sauces, you most likely have seen the squeeze bottles with the green tops in the condiment aisles of your local grocery stores. The bottles are a distinctive part of […]
