Great post- boy they look like trouble, Nick I’d have to say both of your grins are pretty big. I look forward to picking up some products once you run them on SNS.

Nice write-up Nick.
Lisa and Jodie, remember that Kristi has the weekend off. ha ha she works to hard
(see other post 2006 FFS - Friday night)

Kristi, at least they let you be in the pictures…(lol) That cinderella theory may not be that far off. Ive noticed 2 things:
1) When Lisa and Jodie post, their names (appear in red and) link to your web site, yours doesnt.
2) They were willing to “give you up” if a large order of sauce was placed. haha (but, this would really have hurt them since you make all the sauce)
Just some observations. All in fun.

Chris, I DO NOT give Kristi up, Jodie does… Remember that Make Me Moan Mango Nick was talking about, I make that one Im feeling so left out ………….he he Krissssss tell them how hard i work xoxoxo

True, it was Jodie, but you did not disagree (on that post) either….

yes I did… I became the voice of reason… lol

OK, well I hope you at least gave her off this weekend…lol

Nick, this notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail was a good thing wasnt it? Now I have to keep checking into the blog because I keep seeing responses in my inbox…lol

we ALL have off this weeked… well deserved I think

Ok, you all had a busy week and thats all great news for your business. So I guess its OK.
Im still not so sure that you dont have Kristi locked up in a kitchen somewhere…

Great slogan and concept! I’m looking forward to trying the sauce!

Ill NEVER tell!!!!

Loco we are looking forward to you trying our sauce

As soon as nick gets them in I will be ordering some up also. Congrats on the sucessful weekend girls!!!

OK girls, did you think about a 3 Hot Tamale Day. I can defo scout out a good bar, band etc.

is it me or is the font on this toppic different than all the others?

Girls, will you be attending Zestfest this fall?

its not just you eman, dont worry. You can still see straight after last night…lol

I would love to host a little party, gotta ok it with the girlzzz. and yes on the zest fest… im pretty sure at least

From what I here there should be a pretty big HSB showing

yeah..last night was pretty rough..i slept like crap

For those of you who will be attending Zestfest, MSK & I will be working on something special, sort of a little token of appreciation for you being there. Certainly it is sure to create a buzz…

JKL, Jodie, Kristi, Lisa, Welcome to the world of crazy people living their passion. You certainly made a big splash with your arrival. Now you have a big feature on HSB. What’s next? Look Out World! You gals are grrreat! Sauces are too, All the Best!

Thanks Cajohn, your opinion is highly regarded… we cant wait to become crazy with all of you xo

you will all need helmets!

ooooo, nick,how about official HSB helmets!

Hey lisa, the wife was checking out your site and really likes!!!
Nice job

Eman just sent you some pics. CAJohn it was an honor meeting you and your wife at the show. I tried looking for you to say good by on Sunday but I missed you. I’ll defo be down in Texas. How can I get in touch with you about that review? I’m making shrine #2 with all of your sauces in it (have to unpack it - long story).

Uhhhhhhhhh I got to get off my butt. My wife wants to get a microwave. I need another beer as well and supply is getting low

I shall have to see what this Thee Hot Tamales sauce is all about. I am normally not a big fan of mango but nothing a hab cant fix! ha I look forward to it most definitely

Aaron not really into mangos either but the sauce is dammm goood. The Cry Baby is really good! I’m using their BBQ Sauce today!

ohhh Mad, the bbq sauce is my favorite.. dont worry we are formulating some secret recipes as we speak..

Cajohn do you recall the date or year that you made the Chipotle
SmokeHouse, I have one that has been signed and was wondering,
since not many people knew of it ever being on the market

Aaah Haaa. You do have her locked in a kitchen Lisa. “dont worry we are formulating some secret recipes as we speak”

ha ha… i said “Ill NEVER tell”

Props to you gals for having a classy looking bottle, and not something with a cartoon on it. Ill have to try it when s&s is ready, whats your hottest one.

im not sure i think it is a toss up between the mango and the cry baby, however, they are 2 very different types of heat, the mango is more like a sweet heat, the cry baby… well like a tasty make your mouth water heat.. and dont forget all the bottles of the cry baby sent to Nick are signed by “us” truely

Thanks for all the great responses! I may offer Kristi up to make a sale but I’d be lost without her! I might even give her, her crown back if I can find one that fits properly. And this is our passion to us! You have all welcomed us in this nut house with open arms. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but we seem to fit like a missing puzzle piece. You know what they say, only the other crazies get you, and you guys MOST def. got us! LOL

I am with Lisa, I would love to do a Three Hot Tamales day somewhere, but you all have to remember we are Jersey girls thru and thru. Not like you could tell that by the way we talk or anything. So who is up to traveling to Jersey for a little fun if we do ,do a thing like that?

Curious what does everyone think of Zest Fest?

I’m still kickin’ myself in the tail for not bringing any home from the show!!

I won’t say I didn’t warn you!

Dan - what is your corporate site (bottle labels). I may have a need you can fill. Thanks!

Aww. Dan Im sure I can muster up a bottle of something if Nick runs out

Jodie, ZestFest is awesome! Bigger than ALBQ, better organization and parties, more buyers. Although as Cajohn mentioned ALBQ made big strides his year to improve. Both are a blast. They are the 2 shows not to miss each year as far as we’re concerned.

Hey Lee thats what I heard, Im looking forward to that show, It will be nice to see everyone again so soon..

It’s 4:30 (about) and I already had to make another beer run. My wife made me go out and get a microwave. Yeayyyyy!

Mad, you should be here in Chicago, all sorts of Irish celebrations going on… but when did we ever need a reason? Just email me when you get the chance and I’ll get you a couple to review. Did anyone get a Talon at ABQ? Those were pre release (mock-up) labels and as far as I know, only Cheffy got it signed. There were only 11 as we had one for sampling.

The Smokehouse Chipotle was only out for a little while, there were 400+ of them produced. It was 2001 - 02 when they were offered. It wasn’t a popular seller, in fact Hot Shots dumped them on the market for $2 to get rid of what he had. I gave away 40 or so at my daughter’s wedding in TN. The only ones I know of that are still around are at the Pepper Palace in Gatlinburg. Craig has a few of the 2nd generation Hearts Afire as well. He’s a good source for collectables, he has the biggest hot shop I know of in the Eastern US.

Kristi, about that King… I guess we already have one in our midst, Mississippi Sauce King! How could we overlook that?!!!

LOL, I still place all bets on you though, CaJohn. Got some great pics of us with you at the show, they’ll be up within a day or so..

Hey everyone, I know that WE, KJL (THT), are the true stars of the show (where is mine and Lisa’s crown?), but we have got to give props to our men who really went all out for us! Without them, we would have been some tired, cranky, and ugly women by the shows end! Thanks so much to Doug, Garry, and Mike! Plus they put up with us day after day! That has to be worth something!

Brian… contact Mondat at dan@blplabels.com or give me a call at 262.877.2158. I’d welcome the opportunity to talk to you.

eeessshhh… my spelling and grammar were awful. Contact ME MondaY at…

Thanks Dan. Looking forward to it!

Jodie, (and Kristi & Lisa)
Congratulations! that is Fabulous, I am soooo happy for you!
Keep up the great work and come visit NC sometime. Rich’s friend says hot sauce is a black mans ketsup.
We love and miss you!

Hey Mad
i know you wrote a brief post on the bbq sauce but i cant find it anywhere, any clue as to where I might find it… thanks

Lisa on 3/14/2006 at 1:01 pm said:

Hey Mad
i know you wrote a brief post on the bbq sauce but i cant find it anywhere, any clue as to where I might find it… thanks

Hey Nick,
An example of when looking at all the comments can be useful?
(I hope you can figure out how to do this)

I dio’t know which thread it’s under I’m sure it’s lost in the sauce by now but i sent somthing to Nick on it. Anyway the Smoking Chipotle BBQ Sauce is awesome! If you give me your email address I’ll shoot you a copy

Meredith on 3/13/2006 at 11:53 pm said:

Jodie, (and Kristi & Lisa)
Congratulations! that is Fabulous, I am soooo happy for you!
Keep up the great work and come visit NC sometime. Rich’s friend says hot sauce is a black mans ketsup.
We love and miss you!

Hey Meredith, I’m down in NC every year, anything good (in the hot sauce world) going on down there we should look into that you know about?

MERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!! OMG How I miss ya so much! And of course Rich too! Thankas for all the support. We are going to Fort Worth Texas for the Zest Fest in September. My boss won’t let me skip work to go to the City on a nice day for a little fun! Love ya and I HAVE got to make time to come down there this year to visit! Miss you both and don’t be a stranger!

send me the pictures of you three and me. Boy, Randy sure did get some good p.r.