12 Hot Pepper Names And Their Interesting Origins
Just like how the makers of hot sauces think of the craziest names for their sauces, the peppers also have some pretty unique hot pepper names. Sometimes they are frightening, like the Ghost Pepper, Trinidad Scorpion and Carolina Reaper. Where did those hot pepper... read more
History of Hot Sauce Over 9000 Stunning Years
Hot sauce is everywhere nowadays. From Hot sauce festivals to TV shows to having “hot sauce in your bag swag” (Thank you, Beyoncé), it’s surpassed mere condiment status and has become a genre of the zeitgeist. But why is hot sauce so popular, and how... read more
What Causes Aggressive Hiccups When Consuming Spicy Food?
If you love spicy food, then you’ve probably experienced hiccups caused by those spicy foods. But what causes this, and why are some people more affected than others? The short answer, we do not know. But there are some theories we can dive into below. What Causes... read more
8 Genuine Methods To Ease The Chili Pepper Burn
As a spicy food lover, it’s bound to happen. You’re chopping jalapeno peppers or other hot peppers for your meal, and some of it gets on your skin and starts to burn. Or you take a bite of your freshly prepared spicy dish and whoa, the spicy heat is just... read more
Heat Freak From A Wimp – 3 Easy Steps
Confession, I’m a Heat Freak For as much as some people love hot sauce, others can’t handle the heat. Sometimes I can’t wrap my head around how people can’t appreciate the flavour of hot sauce and how it can complement so many meals. Forcing... read more
Easy 6 Ingredient Habanero Sauce Recipe
So you grew habaneros this year and have WAY more peppers than you expected. Never fear; it is time to make this simple habanero sauce recipe and put them to use. With just six ingredients, this hot habanero sauce is super simple yet highly delicious (and spicy).... read more
How The Mighty Canadian Caesar Came To Be
Spiking a vodka and tomato juice with clam juice is alcoholic drink bliss for Caesar-swilling Canucks, but the combination in this oh-so-Canadian cocktail wasn’t so evident. In fact, according to Alberta researchers, it took months for Calgary bartender as well... read more
What Truly Makes Hot Peppers Spicy, And Why Love Them?
Remarkably, few individuals know. That’s right, apart from foodies and cooking majors, the large bulk of the public isn’t quite sure how hot peppers work. The function of natural plant substances in the flavours and aromas of our favourite chilis and hot... read more