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It took some time, but I was finally available to grab a moment of Canada’s Largest Producer of hot sauces time. The venerable Greg Brooks and his wife Tina Brooks were kind enough to shed some light on their unique products and their constant quest to fire up the palates of the Great White North and Beyond.
Questions:
1. Why hot sauce? Where did the idea come from for you to get involved doing this??
GB: It’s the closest legal thing to a near-death experience that I’ve been able to achieve. I liken it to swimming in Hurricanes. The feeling I get when I’m underwater and I’m about to come up for a breath. It’s the same feeling. I’m sure that mountain climbers, sky-divers and other seekers of the juice of life experience a similar thing.
TB: The idea originally comes from Greg’s head. He moved to the Bahamas as a young boy, and that’s where he learned about the food enhancing qualities of hot peppers. He made his first hot sauce, by crushing Bahamian goat peppers in lime juice when he was 8. As he grew up, he was all about creating great food. Even during his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Scheme, rather than figure out survival food, like everyone else, Greg’s team was eating 3 and 5 course meals. After graduating university, he opened a restaurant, the Apple Tree Landing, in Canning Nova Scotia. After a few years, he started canning his sauces and selling them under the name, Constant Creation. He enjoyed a modicum of success but went out of business when he broke up with his ex-wife. About two and a half years ago, Greg and I discussed his getting back into the sauce business and it began. It’s been very busy around here ever since. I managed to convince Greg to focus on pure hot sauces and to not worry about whether or not non-chiliheads could eat them because nobody else focuses on us. We’ve since become the largest dedicated hot sauce manufacturer in Canada.
2. If you had to pick a favourite sauce yours, which would it be??
GB: Fusion Fire.
TB: I’d pick the Jerked Curry. It’s a Madras Curry spiked with Bahamian Jerk spice; allspice and fresh organic thyme. I can easily say it’s the best curry in the entire world!
3. Any new products we should be ready for from your line?
GB: Fire Roasted Peppered Oils
4. Where do you see the future of hot sauce in Canada 5 years from now?
GB: In Albuquerque. For any hot sauce product manufactuerd in Canada to become successful, it must penetrate the US market. which is more fully developed than in Canada, probably because of the more southern connections in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California; etc. So to see the future of hot sauce in Canada, I just have to look to the US market, as it is now.
5. What is your favourite sauce that you don’t make?
GB: Conch’d Out. It comes from Nassau. It’s made with fresh peppers, and fresh papaya and is low in vinegar.
6. Do you eat the sauce you make?
GB: 2 or three of them every day as I’m working on a cookbook and must document my use. When I’m not working on the cookbook, I’ll usually use at least one a day. I used two at lunch today.
TB: Greg does most of the cooking in our house, it’s hard not to eat his sauces; besides, they’re soooooo good, I even carry them with me when we go out to eat.
7. What’s a typical day for you?
GB: It depends on what mode I’m in. Whether I’m in development, writing the cookbook, or in the kitchen, in production or in the office doing administrative functions.
8. What sets you aside from the other hot sauce producers out there today?
GB: Experience: I have over 43 years of experience making and eating hot sauces, I have owned and operated an international style dining room and written two best-selling cookbooks. I have prepared a huge number of different ethnic or regional cooking styles that over the years. My ability to manipulate the background flavours in the presence of extreme hot peppers, and my exceptional sense of balance. Ultimately, I take it back to my mother feeding me scotch by the tablespoonful when I was an infant; I think it cracked open my tastebuds making me open to all of the essences, nuances and flavours of food that escape others’ palates. Like a chess-master, I can anticipate the final outcome before I begin.
9. What is your inspiration before you embark on a new concoction?
GB: It’s usually a series of apparent coincidences that drive me towards a new product or idea. One concoction I put together was the Chili Chocolate Passion. My wife asked me to make a mole sauce. I didn’t think the North American palate was really ready for it, so I took the idea of chocolate and pepper and turned it into something that I believed would be acceptable to the American palate.
10. Outside of creating hot products, what else keeps you occupied or out of trouble?
GB: My family and my six children are a huge drain on my energies. Mountain biking, swimming in hurricanes (although I don’t get to do that very often anymore), reef diving (when we’re in the islands — there aren’t many reefs in Rigaud, Quebec), any time left is consumed by sleep which is the only thing that keeps me completely out of trouble.
11. Any weird stories or uses for your hot sauce that you would like to share?
GB: I gave a couple of samples of our hot sauces to my lawyer. He discovered that he had a pre-existing ulcer and it put him into the hospital. He threatened to sue. I guess, on occasion, it can be used for medical diagnosis of ulcers.
TB: We have a group of hunters who go out hunting game in the fall. They come in for a dozen Fusion Fire before they go. They’re using it to field dress their game while in the field. I guess it works really well, because they keep coming back.
12. How much sauce do you make in a week?
GB: Sometimes zero, sometimes 10,000 jars. It depends on the orders. With our new renovations completed, I am capable of making over 70,000 jars a week.
13. How many different recipes do you go through when developing a new sauce?
GB: Usually no more than two. The Chocolate took on the first try, but the Cajun went through five evolutions.
14. How did you get started in the industry?
GB: We started by introducing the sauces on the Canadian Craft Show circuit.
15. What is your biggest challenge?
GB: Balancing the insistent demands of rapid growth with cash flow.
Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc.
26 St-Jean Baptiste, East
Rigaud, Quebec
J0P 1P0
Phone 1-866-451-6770
www.peppermaster.com
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Good job Anthony! Very nice, yet again!
Great interview Anthony! I love getting all the dirt on our favorite hot sauce makers - hopefully there’s more of these to come! How else would we ever know that Tina and Greg put their lawyer in the hospital? 
great Job Anthony, very well done.
Keep the hot sauce maker interviews coming! I love it! Never hurts to get to know the people that help feed you 
Great interview! I was able two meet these two at the FFS. They were a great time, and I must say, the creators of some fantastic sauces. I have tatsed many sauces, but not like these. They were rich in flavor and exotic in nature. I hope they continue to have great success and I hope to see them at the FFS next year.
Cheffy on 4/26/2006 at 6:19 pm said:
Great interview! I was able two meet these two at the FFS. They were a great time, and I must say, the creators of some fantastic sauces. I have tatsed many sauces, but not like these. They were rich in flavor and exotic in nature. I hope they continue to have great success and I hope to see them at the FFS next year.
Us too. Very nice people. And honestly, how could we forget Tina? Right Kristi?
Aw shucks, you guys are soooo sweet!
It is our intention to be at Fiery Foods next year, and indeed to have a booth. But, we’ll see how the year progresses. We are so busy getting our Canadian grocery store line off the block that it’s hard to envision anything next week, nevermind next year!
T
Got your message to call ma’am- will try to do so next week. Little busy right now try to make a stew of a rodent on another thread
Great interview!
jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 4/27/2006 at 6:30 pm said:
Got your message to call ma’am- will try to do so next week. Little busy right now try to make a stew of a rodent on another thread
Great interview!
No problem Jim, I anticipated such. Not sure I’m interested in stewing rodents anytime soon.
I look forward to your call.
T
Tina Brooks on 4/27/2006 at 8:21 pm said:
No problem Jim, I anticipated such. Not sure I’m interested in stewing rodents anytime soon.
I look forward to your call.
T
I was referring to a certain Guinea Pig 
Ooooooooooooh… that rodent!
I think it’s a chinchilla… either way, there isn’t much meat on those things. It’d make a better coat for a barbie doll than a stew.
T
Tina Brooks on 4/27/2006 at 9:16 pm said:
Ooooooooooooh… that rodent!
I think it’s a chinchilla… either way, there isn’t much meat on those things. It’d make a better coat for a barbie doll than a stew.
T
I’m open to all suggestions Matt assures us it’s a guinea pig though… I thought.
Lol… He does, does he??? Is he aware that his guinea pig is actually a chinchilla??? 
T
Tina Brooks on 4/27/2006 at 9:24 pm said:
Lol… He does, does he??? Is he aware that his guinea pig is actually a chinchilla???
T
It’s likely me that’s mistaken… as usual Still a danged varmit as far as I’m concerned
Chinchilla, guinea pig… I’m with you, it’s a varmint.
We could have Nick set up a poll… What’s the best use for the pimped out guinea chinchilla.
T
Tina Brooks — Peppermaster Hot Sauces on 4/27/2006 at 9:37 pm said:
Chinchilla, guinea pig… I’m with you, it’s a varmint.
We could have Nick set up a poll… What’s the best use for the pimped out guinea chinchilla.
T
Sounds like a call for a recipe to me
Tina Brooks on 4/27/2006 at 6:25 pm said:
Aw shucks, you guys are soooo sweet!
It is our intention to be at Fiery Foods next year, and indeed to have a booth. But, we’ll see how the year progresses. We are so busy getting our Canadian grocery store line off the block that it’s hard to envision anything next week, nevermind next year!
T
Tina, welcome to the HSB! This place is much more addicting than the forum! Be careful!
And Tina REALLY like Canadian jokes.
huvason on 4/28/2006 at 7:07 am said:
Tina, welcome to the HSB! This place is much more addicting than the forum! Be careful!
I’ve been here for a while, but haven’t been posting… I suppose, I should, but we’re so busy up here. And you know, truth be told… I’m only here for the hot sauce.
T
LMAO!!!!!!! aren’t we all Tina
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 11:03 am said:
LMAO!!!!!!! aren’t we all Tina
Well, there are the peppers too, and of course the sexy firemen without their shirts… Oh wait, that’s a different blog.
T
wooohooo show me the way to that blog!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:29 pm said:
wooohooo show me the way to that blog!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m telling…………
oh fine be that way but you won’t get anymore pink helmets :P hahahahahahahahahahaaha
btw, I am going to pick up the package in 15 minutes when the office opens, apparently it’s been sitting there for a couple days. 
we didn’t get a notice we think it blew away or something …. I am glad it’s finally here, I have been watching the clock and the damn thing hasn’t moved for 2 hours I swear.
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:43 pm said:
oh fine be that way
btw, I am going to pick up the package in 15 minutes when the office opens, apparently it’s been sitting there for a couple days.
lol- I hear you, my day is kinda dragging also. I’m being a good hubby today, finishing the laundry, ran the trash out, going to have diner ready, and will emtpy the dishwasher- the domestic god that I am!
ROFL, I am sure the MRS will really appreciate that, I love it when Ryan does stuff like that for me. I am waiting to be greeted at the door by him wearing his helmet and carrying a feather duster LOL
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:29 pm said:
wooohooo show me the way to that blog!!!!!!!!!!!!
My friend use to live across the street from the fireman training facility. She would call me. I would stop on the way and get some wine coolers. She had the lawn cairs set up when I got there…good times
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:49 pm said:
ROFL, I am sure the MRS will really appreciate that, I love it when Ryan does stuff like that for me. I am waiting to be greeted at the door by him wearing his helmet and carrying a feather duster
I’ll drop him a subtle hint
Pam on 5/4/2006 at 12:50 pm said:
My friend use to live across the street from the fireman training facility. She would call me. I would stop on the way and get some wine coolers. She had the lawn cairs set up when I got there…good times
I think I am on the wrong thread here- if I let you all know how hot the firemen around here are I am going to get kicked off when the guys get on later- not to mention having to explain it to Wendy!!!
LMFAO, I want to hear that explanation to Wendy……I can see her face now as you try and explain why you said the fireman were hot
going to get the package now, be back in 20 minutes or so
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:29 pm said:
wooohooo show me the way to that blog!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs Ryan! This is a family forum!
T
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 12:55 pm said:
I think I am on the wrong thread here- if I let you all know how hot the firemen around here are I am going to get kicked off when the guys get on later- not to mention having to explain it to Wendy!!!
I was staring to wonder there VIC…lol
I thought I was at the wrong place too, but it does have all these flames in the background…
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 12:49 pm said:
ROFL, I am sure the MRS will really appreciate that, I love it when Ryan does stuff like that for me. I am waiting to be greeted at the door by him wearing his helmet and carrying a feather duster
when that happens, send in a pic and have him autograph it
can you say caption this???
lmao, caption this…..all I can see is Ryan giving you the finger and saying “caption this” LMAO
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 1:55 pm said:
lmao, caption this…..all I can see is Ryan giving you the finger and saying “caption this” LMAO
I can see that as well…lol
get him a pink feather duster to match his helmet
Oh my, I could tell by the topic that this conversation was going to be hot. lol… But this isn’t what I was expecting!
well, the home page does say everything hot, I guess Nick meant the convo’s too
Booger get back on topic, your such an instigator!!!!!!!!!
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 2:32 pm said:
I can see that as well…lol
get him a pink feather duster to match his helmet
Tina Brooks on 5/4/2006 at 2:53 pm said:
Oh my, I could tell by the topic that this conversation was going to be hot. lol… But this isn’t what I was expecting!
Your not saying???? ryan + feather duster =
Nope, never mind, sorry ryan…lol
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 2:32 pm said:
I can see that as well…lol
get him a pink feather duster to match his helmet
A whole ensemble!- shoes to match right………..
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 2:56 pm said:
well, the home page does say everything hot, I guess Nick meant the convo’s too
Booger get back on topic, your such an instigator!!!!!!!!!
“get back on topic” Me?????
I checked in here today to find all the “talk” about firemen, lawn chairs, and wine coolers…lol Some may find that Hot, but I just dont see the Sauce in that topic
BTW, Tracy volunteers as one so maybe I need to recruit his help here
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 3:06 pm said:
A whole ensemble!- shoes to match right………..
maybe some pink ballet shoes
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 2:56 pm said:
well, the home page does say everything hot, I guess Nick meant the convo’s too
Booger get back on topic, your such an instigator!!!!!!!!!
well if you have ryan hold a bottle of hot sauce in his other hand maybe we can use the pic here
maybe he can be hot sauce hottie number 5
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 3:07 pm said:
“get back on topic” Me?????
I checked in here today to find all the “talk” about firemen, lawn chairs, and wine coolers…lol
BTW, Tracy volunteers as one so maybe I need to recruit his help here
Tracy is a sell out OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 3:10 pm said:
well if you have ryan hold a bottle of hot sauce in his other hand maybe we can use the pic here
Have him hold it in his teeth like a rose- the way they used to in the movies- Don Juan!!!!!
Ryan is at work right now , but when he gets home I can just imagine the ideas he will have on this subject……
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 3:19 pm said:
Have him hold it in his teeth like a rose- the way they used to in the movies- Don Juan!!!!!
I kind of like your thinking Vic. Maybe we can talk mrs ryan into getting him to do it…lol
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 3:18 pm said:
maybe he can be hot sauce hottie number 5
better pic out his outfit awhile for him mrs ryan,
you know what he will have on with the shoes, helmet, and feather duster
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 3:30 pm said:
I kind of like your thinking Vic. Maybe we can talk mrs ryan into getting him to do it…lol
From the little bit that I have gotten to know him on here- I don’t think it would be all that difficult to get him to do it- I bet all it would take was a “Double Dog Dare Ya”.
The hot sauce he holds in his teeth should be our Raspberries in Heat, maybe?
T
ROF Tina, good idea!!!!!!
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 3:34 pm said:
From the little bit that I have gotten to know him on here- I don’t think it would be all that difficult to get him to do it- I bet all it would take was a “Double Dog Dare Ya”.
Tina Brooks on 5/4/2006 at 3:36 pm said:
The hot sauce he holds in his teeth should be our Raspberries in Heat, maybe?
T
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 3:37 pm said:
ROF Tina, good idea!!!!!!
Looks like its settled, he cant possibly back out now
oh yes he can, but I’ll let you guys try and talk him into it……good luck to ya
The least you guys could do is wait til I get home to be discussing my lingerie…
oh we are so busted 
bunch of dang instigators LOL
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 3:50 pm said:
The least you guys could do is wait til I get home to be discussing my lingerie…
whats up there buddy…lol
we have something for you to do, just a little pic for a caption this contest, thats all.
besides, Tina needed a new advertising pic
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 3:50 pm said:
The least you guys could do is wait til I get home to be discussing my lingerie…
Wait a minute… I might have mentioned sexy firemen, but I said nothing about their underwear… in fact… I think I may have mentioned that they were in various states of undress… but well…
So… you gonna do my Raspberries in Heat ad???
T
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 3:56 pm said:
whats up there buddy…lol
we have something for you to do, just a little pic for a caption this contest, thats all.
besides, Tina needed a new advertising pic
I’ll see what I can do to acomodate you all…all for the love of hot sauce
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 4:26 pm said:
I’ll see what I can do to acomodate you all…all for the love of hot sauce
If you’re serious, send me an email with your address… I’ll send you a jar for free.
T
chrisk on 5/4/2006 at 3:46 pm said:
Looks like its settled, he cant possibly back out now
Let’s see him back out now.
T
Tina Brooks on 5/4/2006 at 4:57 pm said:
If you’re serious, send me an email with your address… I’ll send you a jar for free.
T
Sent ya an e-mail
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 5:09 pm said:
Sent ya an e-mail
This just in: Picture prostitution ring uncovered of HSB! Men dropping their drawers for hot sauce……more details at 11!
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 5:53 pm said:
This just in: Picture prostitution ring uncovered of HSB! Men dropping their drawers for hot sauce……more details at 11!
God…now I feel so…cheap
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 5:58 pm said:
God…now I feel so…cheap
No brother- do your thing! Drop’em like you mean it!- for hot sauce, I am right there with you. Drawers to the floor……
Oh for the love of ………I don’t believe this, Now you have Tina an upstanding Hot Sauce person collaberating in your HSB picture prostitution ring I have seen it all now
Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 5:58 pm said:
God…now I feel so…cheap
your kinda easy too LOL
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 6:11 pm said:
Oh for the love of ………I don’t believe this, Now you have Tina an upstanding Hot Sauce person collaberating in your HSB picture prostitution ring
hehehe
I feel a calendar coming on!
Free hot sauce for various state of undress pics of men! hehehe
I wonder if the Peppermaster will go for it.
I’m such a marketing genius.
I’ll give new meaning to “Hot Sauce Hottie”!
T
ROF, omg Tina that is genious, tapping into the female side of the market getting that side involved, you guys better get your jars full, if the Peppermaster goes for it, your going to be very very busy
Vic on 5/4/2006 at 6:08 pm said:
No brother- do your thing! Drop’em like you mean it!- for hot sauce, I am right there with you. Drawers to the floor……
Whoa!!! Looks like I’ve got some catchin’ up to do here…
Oh, well, you know… that’s why we’re doing all the renovations to our kitchens… So we can be very very busy!
But, I must say, the calendar won’t hurt.
I’m sure the Tamales will be good for at least three copies!
T
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 6:42 pm said:
Whoa!!! Looks like I’ve got some catchin’ up to do here…
Wanna be Mr. February, Tracy???
T
Mrs ryan and Tina
The three of us need to get together and have a girls night.
Are you both going to Fort Worth?
Pam on 5/4/2006 at 6:46 pm said:
Mrs ryan and Tina
The three of us need to get together and have a girls night.
Are you both going to Fort Worth?
If I have my way, I’ll be in Austin, Houston and Ft worth… by my calculations they’re one weekend after the other…
Unfortunately… The Espelette Festival in France is the same weekend as Ft. Worth.
T
Tina Brooks — Peppermaster Hot Sauces on 5/4/2006 at 6:45 pm said:
Wanna be Mr. February, Tracy???
T
Sure! But one month is not enough..I would need at least 3 months so you women folk could get the full effect.. Heehee
Tina Brooks — Peppermaster Hot Sauces on 5/4/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
If I have my way, I’ll be in Austin, Houston and Ft worth… by my calculations they’re one weekend after the other…
Unfortunately… The Espelette Festival in France is the same weekend as Ft. Worth.
T
Thats to bad. I was looking forward to meeting you.
We are stopping at the Hatch NM on the 2-3 of Sept. then going to Fort Worth and we are thinking about doing Houston as well
Pam on 5/4/2006 at 6:46 pm said:
Mrs ryan and Tina
The three of us need to get together and have a girls night.
Are you both going to Fort Worth?
I am going to be there Pam, come hell or high water yes ma’am I am
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 6:52 pm said:
Sure! But one month is not enough..I would need at least 3 months so you women folk could get the full effect.. Heehee
I wish there was an eye rolling emote
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 6:52 pm said:
Sure! But one month is not enough..I would need at least 3 months so you women folk could get the full effect.. Heehee
That could be arranged… Any thoughts on which hot sauce you’d want to be… Ryan is going to be Raspberries in Heat.
Pam on 5/4/2006 at 6:53 pm said:
Thats to bad. I was looking forward to meeting you.
We are stopping at the Hatch NM on the 2-3 of Sept. then going to Fort Worth and we are thinking about doing Houston as well
It’s one or the other… I won’t know anyone in France and Texas is the nut to crack in the US. So… like I said… If I have my way.
We’re going to New York for the Fancy Foods. I’m trying to arrange space.
T
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 6:55 pm said:
I am going to be there Pam, come hell or high water yes ma’am I am
Well Love, you have an open invitation to come hang out in our booth.
I hope you make it to Ft. Worth Tina, I think it will be a blast :D, but France sounds like fun too, it’s a tough call.
Pam on 5/4/2006 at 6:59 pm said:
Well Love, you have an open invitation to come hang out in our booth.
I will most definitely take you up on that Thanks Pam
Gotta Run - Again
Be back later
Take care Pam talk to ya when you return
“That could be arranged… Any thoughts on which hot sauce you’d want to be… Ryan is going to be Raspberries in Heat.”
Hummm..good question. Duz it have to be a PepperMaster Sauce?
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 7:12 pm said:
“That could be arranged… Any thoughts on which hot sauce you’d want to be… Ryan is going to be Raspberries in Heat.”
Hummm..good question. Duz it have to be a PepperMaster Sauce?
If I’m paying to publish the calendar… Yes. Unless you would want to do fresh peppers… then you can have your pick of the crop.
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 6:59 pm said:
I hope you make it to Ft. Worth Tina, I think it will be a blast :D, but France sounds like fun too, it’s a tough call.
Tell me about it. If it comes down to cash flow… I might not get to do either.
T
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 7:12 pm said:
“That could be arranged… Any thoughts on which hot sauce you’d want to be… Ryan is going to be Raspberries in Heat.”
Hummm..good question. Duz it have to be a PepperMaster Sauce?
Tina re: If I’m paying to publish the calendar… Yes.
Any recommendation’s?
you know Tina, if you can get all the pics together and have this out by say mid July, I bet you can market it and use the proceeds to go to Zest fest
Tracy C on 5/4/2006 at 7:30 pm said:
Tina re: If I’m paying to publish the calendar… Yes.
Any recommendation’s?
1. What’s your favourite pepper???
2. What’s your favourite sauce??? (Non-Peppermaster) &
3. What’s your favourite meal???
Then I can suggest.
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 7:34 pm said:
you know Tina, if you can get all the pics together and have this out by say mid July, I bet you can market it and use the proceeds to go to Zest fest
You are aware I’m in Canada… AND that would take an awful lot of calendars… But I could do it. AND… I have a contact for putting the calendar together too.
Hmmm, I think maybe, it’s a might go.
T
Let us know when it’s ready, I’ll buy one….
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 7:43 pm said:
Let us know when it’s ready, I’ll buy one….
That’s one. 4,999 more to go.
T
Tina Brooks — Peppermaster Hot Sauces on 5/4/2006 at 8:03 pm said:
That’s one. 4,999 more to go.
T
Count Wendy in for one….
4,998 more to go…. I bet I can get at least 3 more sold for ya, possibly more, I work with a bunch of women
I’m in for any good cause….4997 to go and I could get about 50 sold at work.
Why not. I’ll take one as well 4996!
There ya go Tina, maybe if you ask real nice thak will be march
and Aaron can be April Nick can be the centerfold….. Rofl this could work.
Seems as if Mrs Ryan is getting some of the logistics out of the way! lol
anything to help a sister out
This is what I come home to? God help me
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 8:15 pm said:
There ya go Tina, maybe if you ask real nice thak will be march
maybe all that work at the gym will finally pay off….
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
I think CaJohn should be December, MSK should be November, Booger should be October, what do you think Tina?
I’m putting in the first request to be pictured in the ‘wife beater’ shirt!
Mrs.Ryan on 5/4/2006 at 8:30 pm said:
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
I think CaJohn should be December, MSK should be November, Booger should be October, what do you think Tina?
Uh oh This might get interesting! lol I better get a haircut before I start taking any pictures for anyone
we better get Tina to approve everyone, this is her deal……get a haircut anyway Aaron, you lookin a little shaggy
My head’s shaved so I’ll just focus on a nice tan..
may - Vic
lol this is fun!!!!
I could be July and August, my body for July my gut for august. I need the room
Lol, I have to leave, but I am going to read everyone’s comments and will post my plan tomorrow on the Hot Pepper. I’ll link it here.
I really think we can do this… The Peppermaster wanted women, but I pooh poohed that. There are plenty of Hottie calendars out there about women!
Cajohn for December!!! Can you just see him in a Santa suit??? And Wanza could be his elf!!!
Hmmm, from the looks of it… This could really work.
T
You guys are so great to volunteer for this, even if she doesn’t do it it was still a nice gesture and a lot of fun
Thank you Tina for a bright spot in the day
Hey Tina I can fill the other spots for ya……and if you do this right, it would be a hit with male and female HSBers you could make a ton.
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
May- Vic
June-
July -
August-
September - Jim C….
October - Booger
November- MSK
December- CaJohn and Wicked Wanza
provided all parties agree, or you agree to.
maybe if you do this as a everyone in the calendar do something funny (like Ryan in his cheerleader uniform) it would sell to both the men and women. (IMO) and if we can get everyone to agree to it, some of the names I just put in here cus I thought they fit the month for whatever reason. with a jar of whatever peppermaster sauce they choose, or you choose for them, that would be cool.
Tina Brooks — Peppermaster Hot Sauces on 5/4/2006 at 7:40 pm said:
1. What’s your favourite pepper???
2. What’s your favourite sauce??? (Non-Peppermaster) &
3. What’s your favourite meal???Then I can suggest.
You are aware I’m in Canada… AND that would take an awful lot of calendars… But I could do it. AND… I have a contact for putting the calendar together too.
Hmmm, I think maybe, it’s a might go.
T
1. Favorite pepper = Hab or Fatalii. It’s a toss up at this point
2. Favorite sauce (non-Peppermaster)= Cape Fear Pepper Co Red Savina
3. Favorite meal = anything that makes me think, “why in the hell do I torture myself like this”..
Put me down for a calendar as well.
A calendar full of hot sauce hunks. Too funny
I would volunteer Curt for one of the vacant months but he really isn’t camera friendly.
I am with all of you on this calender idea, as I have said before this site rocks !!! Nothing but great chat and info on here. Rock on HSB.
Just spoke with my Public Relations Manager. She is concerned about royalties. Hummm, good idea.
Sure seemed to have missed this thread somehow… kinda think I’m glad I did September works for me (a lot of reasons) but what am I supposed to do? Am I seeing correctly that you’re a FF also Ryan? Who else on here is?
Favorite chile- chipotle (surprise!)
Sauce- coin flip: Blair’s *original* Original Death, or Road to Hell by Two Chefs
Meal- anything involving dead burnt animal parts, preferrably steak very rare
Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 5/5/2006 at 8:49 am said:
Sure seemed to have missed this thread somehow… kinda think I’m glad I did
Favorite chile- chipotle (surprise!)
Sauce- coin flip: Blair’s *original* Original Death, or Road to Hell by Two Chefs
Meal- anything involving dead burnt animal parts, preferrably steak very rare
No Ryan is a cheerleader..ChrisK said that I’m a FF. I spent several years as a FireFighter. My heart is still one, but I made a career change decision a few yrs back.
Sorry- I saw mrs ryan talking about greeting him wearing his helmet… I guess I don’t really want to know now
Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 5/5/2006 at 9:33 am said:
Sorry- I saw mrs ryan talking about greeting him wearing his helmet… I guess I don’t really want to know now
LOL. Couldn’t be a firefighter even if I wanted to be one. I’m a type 1 diabetic
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
May- Vic
June- creator
July - pmac
August- Nick
September - Jim C….
October - Booger
November- MSK
this calendar is going to be a real hit
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 10:16 am said:
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
May- Vic
June- creator
July - pmac
August- Nick
September - Jim C….
October - Booger
November- MSKthis calendar is going to be a real hit
Nick will have to sit shotgun for that month
Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 5/5/2006 at 9:33 am said:
Sorry- I saw mrs ryan talking about greeting him wearing his helmet… I guess I don’t really want to know now
LOL Jim, i was talking about him greeting me with his pink helmet and a feather duster
Good Morning Tina, I wanted to let you know that I posted my ideas. I am awaiting your thoughts and ideas on this calendar I think they will sell nicely
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
May- Vic
June- creator
July - pmac
August- Nick
September - Jim C….
October - Booger
November- MSK
December - CaJohn and Wicked Wanza
Man, what a visual. A half-naked dude in a gas mask and goggles, next to the discharge tubes by the local pharmaceutical plant. This’ll be one for the books!
This place just gets more interesting each and every day!!
DEFCON Creator on 5/5/2006 at 10:46 am said:
Man, what a visual. A half-naked dude in a gas mask and goggles, next to the discharge tubes by the local pharmaceutical plant. This’ll be one for the books!
Uhh can we tone down the discarging at least until AFTER the calender?
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 10:19 am said:
LOL Jim, i was talking about him greeting me with his pink helmet and a feather duster
Pink helmet?! I *really* don’t want to know now!!
No way, the discharge is what gives me my “glowing” personality.
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 10:42 am said:
ok so far we have
January- Ryan
February- Tracy
March - thak
April - Aaron
May- Vic
June- creator
July - pmac
August- Nick
September - Jim C….
October - Booger
November- MSK
December - CaJohn and Wicked Wanza
“October - Booger”???
I guess I have alot of reading to do since I havent been on “here” since thursday afternoon.
well get to it already, quit typing about it
DEFCON Creator on 5/5/2006 at 11:21 am said:
No way, the discharge is what gives me my “glowing” personality.
Maybe that is why people say..
“You look like you are glowing today!”
Are you pregnant?
hrm ok nuff said keep it clean pmac
Nope, not pregnant, it’s just gas.
DEFCON Creator on 5/5/2006 at 11:47 am said:
Nope, not pregnant, it’s just gas.
Bahahahaha!! Too funny. They have pills for that you know!
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 11:28 am said:
well get to it already, quit typing about it
Im trying, its alot to read, Im “working” you know…lol
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 11:28 am said:
well get to it already, quit typing about it
Why october? or shouldnt I ask.
And yes, I see what you mean, you finally saw the light…lol (your e-mail)
chrisk on 5/5/2006 at 12:05 pm said:
Why october? or shouldnt I ask.
And yes, I see what you mean, you finally saw the light…lol
October cuz it be the halloween month so people will already be preparing themselves to be scared….
j/k chrisk :):):)
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 11:56 am said:
Bahahahaha!! Too funny. They have pills for that you know!
Why take pills? I enjoy the funny little noises.
It tickles the bum
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 12:17 pm said:
It tickles the bum
LOL!
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 12:11 pm said:
October cuz it be the halloween month so people will already be preparing themselves to be scared….
j/k chrisk :):):)
well,
it means I could wear a mask…lol
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 12:11 pm said:
October cuz it be the halloween month so people will already be preparing themselves to be scared….
j/k chrisk :):):)
well I figured with the halloween spirit and all you could dress up as a big green blob
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 5:27 pm said:
well I figured with the halloween spirit and all you could dress up as a big green blob
blob = booger Hahahaha
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 5:29 pm said:
blob = booger Hahahaha
ok pmac, what’s in july? Im thinking speedo my friend
what does everyine think? Im not looking at it…lol
Now boys… if you can’t keep it classy, I can’t include it… I’m serious about this… I have a lot of seeds to buy next year.
T
chrisk on 5/5/2006 at 6:33 pm said:
ok pmac, what’s in july? Im thinking speedo my friend
what does everyine think? Im not looking at it…lol
Heheheh yeap! Right on the money. but there will be a lot of loose material in the fromt pouch those speedos are baggy
Tina Brooks on 5/5/2006 at 6:39 pm said:
Now boys… if you can’t keep it classy, I can’t include it… I’m serious about this… I have a lot of seeds to buy next year.
T
Are there any months open. I would like to be included.
MrFreeze on 5/5/2006 at 7:09 pm said:
Are there any months open. I would like to be included.
some of these guys have not said ok on it Mr.Freeze, so there may be some months open.
Mrs.Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 7:18 pm said:
some of these guys have not said ok on it Mr.Freeze, so there may be some months open.
I would love that, I think that is an excellent idea. Let me know what month I can have if any. Thanks
MrFreeze December would fit you just fine…
I give you my spot.
Tina Brooks on 5/5/2006 at 6:39 pm said:
Now boys… if you can’t keep it classy, I can’t include it… I’m serious about this… I have a lot of seeds to buy next year.
T
Im thinking pmac might look quite classy in his dress speedo
all in fun Tina, Im sure all the guys “in” will keep it clean
pmac on 5/5/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
Heheheh yeap! Right on the money. but there will be a lot of loose material in the fromt pouch those speedos are baggy
hey pmac, buy a smaller size…lol
CaJohn on 5/5/2006 at 7:29 pm said:
MrFreeze December would fit you just fine…
I give you my spot.
That would be sweet, thanks
So is this really gonna happen? What are the people gonna do for each month? I mean I am signed up for April and all
Aaron on 5/5/2006 at 7:42 pm said:
So is this really gonna happen? What are the people gonna do for each month? I mean I am signed up for April and all
hook up with Vic and do an april showers/may flowers thing
just kidding Aaron
CaJohn on 5/5/2006 at 7:29 pm said:
MrFreeze December would fit you just fine…
I give you my spot.
Now that’s classy…
but did you ask Wanza if she was willing to give up the full-size bottle of the Thai Satay???
T
Aaron on 5/5/2006 at 7:42 pm said:
So is this really gonna happen? What are the people gonna do for each month? I mean I am signed up for April and all
If you can’t come up with something on your own, give me a call or an email tbrooks at peppermaster.com and I’ll help you come up with an idea that suits both the calendar and your personality.
T
chrisk on 5/5/2006 at 7:48 pm said:
hook up with Vic and do an april showers/may flowers thing
just kidding Aaron
I’m not showering with him, I heard he hugs the soap………
Vic on 5/5/2006 at 10:57 pm said:
I’m not showering with him, I heard he hugs the soap………
It’d be worse if he intentionally dropped it
Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 10:58 pm said:
It’d be worse if he intentionally dropped it
That is definitely NOT a family appropriate photo!!!
T
Ryan on 5/5/2006 at 10:58 pm said:
It’d be worse if he intentionally dropped it
Yeah…..No I’m gonna need to order 1 “Soap on a Rope” please
Tina,
I am very excited about this calendar if you need anything at all, any kind of help please let me know. I would love to help you out.
chrisk on 5/5/2006 at 7:35 pm said:
hey pmac, buy a smaller size…lol
ROFL, now how do you suppose pmac is gonna take that?
Hey I am in just making sure we are serious about this! So I need to come up with something If I can’t I will see if anyone on here has any ideas.
chrisk on 5/5/2006 at 7:48 pm said:
hook up with Vic and do an april showers/may flowers thing
just kidding Aaron
pretty funny stuff guys!
I think its pretty funny as well how I got volunteered sight unseen for this project
Aaron on 5/6/2006 at 1:30 am said:
Hey I am in just making sure we are serious about this! So I need to come up with something
pretty funny stuff guys!
Well, my sauce is already on its way for this thing, so there’s no backing out for me. If I can do it, any of you guys can
hmmmm, I will think about that Aaron, I think you should take the pic in a flower shop and use one of the peppermaster sauces and dip pansies in it (they are edible) that would fit the may flower thing
Aaron on 5/6/2006 at 1:32 am said:
I think its pretty funny as well how I got volunteered sight unseen for this project
everyone got volunteered, I just added you all to list as you made posts about it.
Aaron on 5/6/2006 at 1:32 am said:
I think its pretty funny as well how I got volunteered sight unseen for this project
That’s Mrs. R for ya. I was at work and caught them all talking about getting me to take a pic of me in a cheerleader outfit…that’s how I wound up in this, but I think its gonna be great!
Ryan on 5/6/2006 at 1:34 am said:
That’s Mrs. R for ya. I was at work and caught them all talking about getting me to take a pic of me in a cheerleader outfit…that’s how I wound up in this, but I think its gonna be great!
Ha I might have to find my old pirate costume or something lol I am open for ideas but I may wake up with a good one!
I see that CaJohn past his “month” to Mr. Freeze, excellent choice I think.
Aaron on 5/6/2006 at 1:37 am said:
Ha I might have to find my old pirate costume or something
I am sure you’ll do just fine, and Tina gave her email, so if you need help I bet she would have some great ideas
Mrs.Ryan on 5/6/2006 at 1:42 am said:
I am sure you’ll do just fine, and Tina gave her email, so if you need help I bet she would have some great ideas
Yeah I am gonna mull over it and see if I cannot come up with something funny then get with her. Anyways I should have gone to bed 3 hours ago! adios mis amigos
night Aaron
Aaron on 5/6/2006 at 1:53 am said:
Yeah I am gonna mull over it and see if I cannot come up with something funny then get with her. Anyways I should have gone to bed 3 hours ago! adios mis amigos
Night Arron, may the sauce be with you
G’Night Aaron!!! Thank You!!!
Any body got any good ideas? I have one or two but I just want to get a little better of an idea of what is wanted
Aaron on 5/10/2006 at 8:13 pm said:
Any body got any good ideas?
Is there a base line of what is being looked for?, what type of picture?, who do we send it to?, it’s a great idea and count me in but what exactly are we doing and by when? 
Vic on 5/10/2006 at 8:40 pm said:
Is there a base line of what is being looked for?, what type of picture?, who do we send it to?, it’s a great idea and count me in but what exactly are we doing and by when?
Werd I am all for it just tell me which direction to run in!
Aaron on 5/10/2006 at 8:57 pm said:
Werd I am all for it just tell me which direction to run in!
I don’t know about running, but I’ll head in the correct direction and meet you there- Maybe Huvason will give me a lift in his Limo.
Yep A limo sounds alot better! I need to run I just can’t get motivated these days
Aaron on 5/10/2006 at 9:09 pm said:
Yep A limo sounds alot better! I need to run I just can’t get motivated these days
Motivated ?”these days”? it’s been more like years in my case
Vic on 5/10/2006 at 9:03 pm said:
I don’t know about running, but I’ll head in the correct direction and meet you there- Maybe Huvason will give me a lift in his Limo.
No problem - just remember, I keep it disguised as a minivan
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Another GREAT interview Anthony. I have to admit, I haven’t tried their stuff yet, although I hear great things about it (they were out of the goat pepper mash last time I tried to order).
Will be checking them out real soon.