Please welcome Vic (of Vic & Wendy) to the growing legions of HSB reviewers. Vic has sent in several reviews so far, so expect to see much more from Vic in the future. Give him a warm HSB welcome!
Like many people I have spoken to, there seems to be a Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. opening on every corner - all over Florida and by their website other southern states as well. Hey I don’t complain, I jones pretty hard if I don’t have a Megajuana burrito with Blackened Chicken, everything on it, and covered in Queso Cheese on a regular basis. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. This review is on one of the many sauces manufactured for them.
Honey! Where Da’ Hell is my Sauce is a Habanero based sauce with Garlic - the label reads: “Habanero with a Pinch of Garlic between da’ Cheeks”. It’s actually more like huge pinch of Vinegar with some Garlic. But to it’s defense that’s what they claim it to be. This Louisiana style sauce fits the stereo type to a T, a no frills straight to ya “Fishn’ in the Bayou” Naw’lins sauce.
Ingredients: Habanero Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, and Vegetable Gum.
“Shirley was a Mean Mamma straight from Naw’lins. The one thing she hated most was when someone messed with her Hot Sauce”
Needless to say this sauce is as hot as Shirley’s picture on the label, for a sauce with Habaneros listed first I was a little weary, yet not disappointed. I thought about how to try it for a couple of days and settled on the ever popular egg angle. I through together a little egg, sausage, and cheese sandwich on an English Muffin- good times. Upon breaking the seal the first whiff was strong Vinegar that just didn’t dissipate like most sauces do. It was like the Vinegar was here to stay and made itself comfortable, shoes off and feet on the coffee table type of thing.
The Garlic smell, to me mixes well with the Vinegar and is a great combo. I happen to enjoy the Louisiana styled sauces, again this followed suit and like many of that type of sauce, it was very thin. So you end up using more of it to get the heat you desire, but Honey! Where Da’ Hell is my Sauce held up well.
I thought the taste was good, not a barn burner or a 5 star award winner but a good solid tasting sauce, perfectly in line with it’s style and/or direction. The Garlic kind of built up and like the good Italian boy I am, I absolutely friggen’ love Garlic on practically everything. So I took the test one more step, to see how she would hold up on her own. I put several drops of Shirley’s sauce on a cracker- yup, the old Triscuit Test! I was pleasantly surprised, I actually enjoyed the sauce more this way. I’m not sure if I worked through the Vinegar, but to me the Garlic and the heat came out more. The comfortable burn/sting lasted a good couple of minutes, making this Heat-Freak pretty happy.
Overall: Not to be repetitive, or in the words of a good friend and Brooklynite “Repeateal”, Honey! Where Da’ Hell is my Sauce is a good representative of a down home Louisiana style sauce, it’s strong Vinegar base is complemented well with Garlic. There is a good steady and comfortable burn that lasts a little while. If Louisiana style sauce is what you like, then you “will” like this sauce.
Packaging/Label: 7 out of 10 - Funny Graphics, kinda lower end- but Dang Shirley’s a Hottie!
Aroma: 8 out of 10 - Strong Vinegar followed up by Garlic
Taste: 8 out of 10
Heat: 6 out of 10
Overall: 8.5 out of 10
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Great review Vic! Yea I’d have to agree that Shirley is one sexy gal.
I was going to say great review! Then I saw the picture at the end!!
Welcome aboard Vic!
Vic,
Nice review, and welcome to the club!
Nice review Vic! I think you need contacts though, “Shirley’s a Hottie!” ???
Why are there always food pics first thing in the morning? Now Im hungry!
Oh, the pink helmet pic, now I know why Nick set it up so you have to click on it to see it (there should be a disclaimer first)…lol 
HAHAHA! Great review but better pic!
Nice!
Nice pic Great review also. I admire your choice of hot sauces to be seen sitting next to you also
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 6/22/2006 at 4:49 pm said:
Nice pic
Hey thanks everyone, I had fun doing that one. Yeck any chance to eat more hot sauce is OK by me. And yes- as you should Jim, they both rock! Wendy stares at her Bear every day and it is by far her Favorite!
Commander in the Pink Helmet Brigade
:twistwed: A position of high prestige and honor 
Looks like the bear got off the bike to me Jim! HD Heat instead of the chopper. There will be no more HD Heats coming from CaJohns. Better find them where you can if you want one. We were supposed to get 1 more pallet, but it was delayed again, so we cancelled it.
Great Job Vic! By the way…
I just like it for the bottle!
Hello BIG DADDY
CaJohn on 6/23/2006 at 12:05 am said:Great Job Vic! By the way…
7 DAYS LEFT I NEED SOME MORE NEW SAUCES. IT LOOKS LIKE I NEED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TO REACH 1500. CaJohn your close out don’t count. Come on all help out the little guy make his goal. Peace Bret
Hey Vic! Just read the review. Nicely done. I don’t care what everyone else says, if you think she’s a hottie, then she’s a hottie. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder 
Glad to see you showing off the helmet…real men wear pink 
Bret on 6/23/2006 at 9:21 am said:
7 DAYS LEFT I NEED SOME MORE NEW SAUCES. IT LOOKS LIKE I NEED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TO REACH 1500. CaJohn your close out don’t count. Come on all help out the little guy make his goal. Peace Bret
let me see what you don’t have of mine Bret, if anything. Might be by there on Wednesday. I’ll bring them then if you’d like.
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 6/23/2006 at 11:31 am said:
let me see what you don’t have of mine Bret, if anything. Might be by there on Wednesday. I’ll bring them then if you’d like.
Jim I hope I carry everthing you have.
Bret , you have everything we make…. I think
Oh and Dan… got the package this morning.. Im so stoked they look awesome job well done
Lisa on 6/23/2006 at 12:41 pm said:
Oh and Dan… got the package this morning.. Im so stoked they look awesome
:) I’m glad you like them!! Quick turn around but I think all went well in the end!
Bret on 6/23/2006 at 9:21 am said:
7 DAYS LEFT I NEED SOME MORE NEW SAUCES. IT LOOKS LIKE I NEED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TO REACH 1500. CaJohn your close out don’t count. Come on all help out the little guy make his goal. Peace Bret
Hey Bret.
If I get my labels done I can get you 4 more - The first Batch of Fat Kid Sauces. I’ll email you later.
Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/23/2006 at 12:53 pm said:
So hey Dan- still waiting for my happy ending
Bret on 6/23/2006 at 9:21 am said:
7 DAYS LEFT I NEED SOME MORE NEW SAUCES. IT LOOKS LIKE I NEED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TO REACH 1500. CaJohn your close out don’t count. Come on all help out the little guy make his goal. Peace Bret
Bret, I guess you’ll have to wait about about 80 more days for the Batch #3. Sorry.
DEFCON Creator on 6/23/2006 at 2:20 pm said:
Bret, I guess you’ll have to wait about about 80 more days for the Batch #3. Sorry.
huv could have sent him his habby-horse, oh, he actually opened it
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 2:33 pm said:
huv could have sent him his habby-horse, oh, he actually opened it
My Habby Horse is LONG gone. And I mean that literally.
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 2:33 pm said:
huv could have sent him his habby-horse, oh, he actually opened it
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 2:50 pm said:
My Habby Horse is LONG gone. And I mean that literally.
Still wish someone would have paid me $1365 for it!
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 2:56 pm said:
Still wish someone would have paid me $1365 for it!
Me too!!!
Ugh, you guys are hysterical.
DEFCON Creator on 6/23/2006 at 3:11 pm said:
Ugh, you guys are hysterical.
Hey Creator, I lost my Habby Bottle. Can I bring a 5 gallon spackle bucket to defcon day and get it filled instead? LOL
Are the future version going to be hotter (horseradish-wise)?
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 3:13 pm said:
Hey Creator, I lost my Habby Bottle. Can I bring a 5 gallon spackle bucket to defcon day and get it filled instead? LOL
Are the future version going to be hotter (horseradish-wise)?
See if there is any left after I fill my 55 gallon drum….
yeah, boost the horse a bit!
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 1:51 pm said:
Hey Bret.
If I get my labels done I can get you 4 more - The first Batch of Fat Kid Sauces. I’ll email you later.
Send A.s.a.p
Bret on 6/23/2006 at 3:21 pm said:
Send A.s.a.p
Just emailed you!
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 3:16 pm said:
See if there is any left after I fill my 55 gallon drum….
yeah, boost the horse a bit!
My plan is to trick you into eating some ZERO, and while you’re crying like a baby grab a quick 5 gallons of it.
Then of course i’ll help you load your 50 gallons of it in your car
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 3:32 pm said:
My plan is to trick you into eating some ZERO, and while you’re crying like a baby grab a quick 5 gallons of it.
Then of course i’ll help you load your 50 gallons of it in your car
Ok, cool!
Lets just split the 55 gal drum between us instead.
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 3:42 pm said:
Ok, cool!
Lets just split the 55 gal drum between us instead.
DEAL
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 3:42 pm said:
Ok, cool!
Lets just split the 55 gal drum between us instead.
Hey Huvason and ChrisK I want in on this deal. A gallon would work for me………
MrFreeze on 6/23/2006 at 4:14 pm said:
Hey Huvason and ChrisK I want in on this deal. A gallon would work for me………
I’m sure that can be arranged!
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 4:45 pm said:
I’m sure that can be arranged!
That would be excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ChrisK on 6/23/2006 at 3:42 pm said:
Ok, cool!
Lets just split the 55 gal drum between us instead.
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 3:44 pm said:
DEAL
Great, I’ll get the drum, you drive the mini-van, I mean limo to haul it in
MrFreeze on 6/23/2006 at 4:14 pm said:
Hey Huvason and ChrisK I want in on this deal. A gallon would work for me………
Sure thing Mr Freeze, we arent that greedy. 
we will swing by and pick you up in the limo…huvason and I will each get 27 gallons then
huvason on 6/23/2006 at 3:13 pm said:
Hey Creator, I lost my Habby Bottle. Can I bring a 5 gallon spackle bucket to defcon day and get it filled instead? LOL
Are the future version going to be hotter (horseradish-wise)?
In a word yes, we are toying around with it as we speak. We came out with one that was WAY HOT on the horseradish side. Hell, it really didn’t even need any hab flakes. I’m thinking about sticking with that one. Not to worry, I’ll keep you guys habby…I mean happy.
DEFCON Creator on 6/24/2006 at 8:33 am said:
In a word yes, we are toying around with it as we speak. We came out with one that was WAY HOT on the horseradish side. Hell, it really didn’t even need any hab flakes. I’m thinking about sticking with that one. Not to worry, I’ll keep you guys habby…I mean happy.
“WAY HOT on the horseradish side”
Great news Creator, more horses :-) :-)
(thats a five-smiley award!)
Better make enough to fill 2 drums then, I’ll talk to huvason
chrisk on 6/24/2006 at 8:39 am said:
“WAY HOT on the horseradish side”
Great news Creator, more horses
(thats a five-smiley award!)Better make enough to fill 2 drums then, I’ll talk to huvason
I may have to hook up my trailer to the “limo”
huvason on 6/24/2006 at 9:30 am said:
I may have to hook up my trailer to the “limo”
Ok, need help with it???
O.M.G is anyone left out there no one has been on all day. If your gone can I have your Firecracker 500. LOL Peace everbody have a great day Its 5:00 off work. Beer time
O.M.G theres no body left out there. Blair can I have there Firecracker 500. LOL
YES BRET…..I spent a Rain Filled Saturday Making Reserves…..My Wax Has Arrived…And I have begun completion of the Firecracker 500….As I said, I am sending a Very Special Gift with Your Orders…Why? Because. As those of you who know me, you know that the Reserves Are a Joy for me..Not A Business..They are something very special to me because no matter what direction my company goes, How Large or Different Countries, The Reserves Still Bring me back to how I started…Making Every Bottle myself, Burning From the Heat, and feeling the passion with each and every Chilihead who receives one…..YES…I am making something (EXTRA) for you….After all this bottle has been with me Since Around 1994 and will NEVER be used on a New Reserve Again…I used other “Special Bottles” Prior to 94′…Anyway….That is the story… All my best to you..FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
BLAIR on 6/24/2006 at 9:07 pm said:
YES BRET…..I spent a Rain Filled Saturday Making Reserves…..My Wax Has Arrived…And I have begun completion of the Firecracker 500….As I said, I am sending a Very Special Gift with Your Orders…Why? Because. As those of you who know me, you know that the Reserves Are a Joy for me..Not A Business..They are something very special to me because no matter what direction my company goes, How Large or Different Countries, The Reserves Still Bring me back to how I started…Making Every Bottle myself, Burning From the Heat, and feeling the passion with each and every Chilihead who receives one…..YES…I am making something (EXTRA) for you….After all this bottle has been with me Since Around 1994 and will NEVER be used on a New Reserve Again…I used other “Special Bottles” Prior to 94′…Anyway….That is the story… All my best to you..FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
That is a totally unnecessary, but greatly appreciated gesture, Blair. Thank you very much. Groov on!
BLAIR on 6/24/2006 at 9:07 pm said:
YES BRET…..I spent a Rain Filled Saturday Making Reserves…..My Wax Has Arrived…And I have begun completion of the Firecracker 500….As I said, I am sending a Very Special Gift with Your Orders…Why? Because. As those of you who know me, you know that the Reserves Are a Joy for me..Not A Business..They are something very special to me because no matter what direction my company goes, How Large or Different Countries, The Reserves Still Bring me back to how I started…Making Every Bottle myself, Burning From the Heat, and feeling the passion with each and every Chilihead who receives one…..YES…I am making something (EXTRA) for you….After all this bottle has been with me Since Around 1994 and will NEVER be used on a New Reserve Again…I used other “Special Bottles” Prior to 94′…Anyway….That is the story… All my best to you..FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
Cool - and Thanx Blair!
BLAIR on 6/24/2006 at 9:07 pm said:
YES BRET…..I spent a Rain Filled Saturday Making Reserves…..My Wax Has Arrived…And I have begun completion of the Firecracker 500….As I said, I am sending a Very Special Gift with Your Orders…Why? Because. As those of you who know me, you know that the Reserves Are a Joy for me..Not A Business..They are something very special to me because no matter what direction my company goes, How Large or Different Countries, The Reserves Still Bring me back to how I started…Making Every Bottle myself, Burning From the Heat, and feeling the passion with each and every Chilihead who receives one…..YES…I am making something (EXTRA) for you….After all this bottle has been with me Since Around 1994 and will NEVER be used on a New Reserve Again…I used other “Special Bottles” Prior to 94′…Anyway….That is the story… All my best to you..FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
Honestly being apart of this Reserve is cool enough Blair, now knowing how much it means to you is pretty special and I think I can speak for a lot of us here that it will hold a very honored position in our collections. Like Ryan metioned about the “little something extra” it may not be expected or needed but we appreciate the (Red, White, & Blue) icing you are putting on this already “Flippen’ Sweet” cake. Thanks again Blair!
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HEy Vic - great first review. Glad to see you eating a healthy Breakfast