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CaJohns Fiery Foods
 

Review: CaJohn’s Select Cayenne Puree

The select [tag]Cayenne[/tag] Puree was my first exposure to one of CaJohn’s fine hot sauces. It comes in a clear bottle that shows off the velvety, lustrous sauce quite nicely. There’s a picture of a cayenne on the...
 
 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Defcon Zero

Party on party people, let me hear some noise. DC’s in the house, jump jump for joy. –Tag Team I was pretty excited when a little package arrived from Defcon sauces today. There has been a lot of talk at the Hot Pep...
 

 
Restaurant Reviews
 

Restaurant Review: Red Mesa Grill, Boyne City, MI

On a ski vacation over New Years, I had the good fortune to visit the Red Mesa Grill in Boyne City, MI. Red Mesa specializes in Latin American food, offering “Traditional Mexican dishes as well as unique specialties from ...
 
 
Reviews
 

Review: Peppermaster Red Pepper Jelly

After loving my first experience with Peppermaster’s fine Hurricane Mash, I was extremely excited to sample another of their offerings, Red Pepper Jelly. Ingredients: Sugar, Apples, Fresh Chili Peppers, Spanish Onion, Vin...
 
Snake River Farms Wagyu Brisket

 
 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Creepin’ Quag Hot Sauce

I just had a chance to try Creepin’ Quag hot sauce, from Chef Bud of Sizzlin Sauces, LLC. The bogness creature lives down in cranberry quag. He’s corrupted everything down below the hollar. So when we were creeping down by the ...
 
 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Marie Sharp’s Mild Habanero Pepper Sauce

I gave Marie Sharp’s Mild Habanero Sauce a try today. The small sample I have has the old label, a classic and attractive presentation. As I’ve never tried one of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce offerings before, I di...
 

 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Blair’s Mega Death Hot Sauce

It’s an Early Christmas at my house, thanks to a just arrived package from Sweat ‘N Spice! I was like a little kid when it arrived at the door. Immediately, my attention went to Blair’s Mega Death Hot Sauce. T...
 
 
Blair's
 

Review: Blair’s Sudden Death Sauce

After receiving my bottle of Blair’s LeMillion Reserve #341 in the mail, I simply had to try Blair’s Sudden Death Sauce, which was free with purchase. I enjoy extract sauces. They are the easiest way to get the old ...
 

 
 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Uncle Dougie’s Bang Zoom Sauce

Bang Zoom sauce is my third exposure to Uncle Dougie’s product line. I periodically use the Chicago style wing sauce and I really enjoyed the Bada Boom Habarnero Mustard Sauce. Ingredients: Habanero peppers, Chipotle pepp...
 
 
Hot Sauce Reviews
 

Review: Mac’s Raspberry Chipotle Hot Sauce

Fruit paired with chipotle sauce is usually a surprisingly good combination. Chipotle peppers in a fruit juice reduction sauce is always a winner in my kitchen, an easy and impressive way to whip up a meal that will have your g...