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Spicy trivia
Hot sauce has come a long way from ancient civilizations to becoming a global phenomenon, spicing up meals and challenging taste buds worldwide. Whether you prefer it mild or scorching hot, there's a hot sauce out there for everyone to enjoy!
Ancient Origins: Hot sauce has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations. The Mayans and Aztecs are believed to have created one of the earliest forms of hot sauce by mixing chili peppers with water and herbs.
Scoville Scale: The heat of hot sauce is measured using the Scoville Scale, named after Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist who developed it in 1912. The scale quantifies the spiciness of peppers, with the Carolina Reaper currently holding the record as the world's hottest pepper.
Tabasco's Secret: Tabasco sauce, one of the most famous hot sauces, is made on Avery Island, Louisiana. Its recipe is a closely guarded secret, known to only a few people at any given time.
Fiery Empires: Hot sauce played a significant role in history. In the early 1800s, Caribbean pirates used hot sauce to preserve food during long sea voyages, contributing to the spread of this condiment worldwide.
Sriracha's Huy Fong Origins: Sriracha hot sauce, recognized by its rooster logo, was created by David Tran, a Vietnamese immigrant, in California in 1980. The sauce's popularity skyrocketed, and it is now a staple in many households. The 2013 "Sriracha Crisis" occurred when complaints from nearby residents led to a temporary shutdown of the Huy Fong factory in Irwindale, California. The situation was resolved diplomatically, ensuring the production of the beloved sauce continued.
Buffalo Wing Birthplace: Buffalo wing sauce, a popular hot sauce variation, was first created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The original recipe included Frank's RedHot sauce and butter.
The Guinness World Record: In 2017, a man named Wade Webster set a Guinness World Record for the most Carolina Reaper peppers eaten in one minute. He consumed 120 grams of the extremely spicy peppers!
The Legend of Scorpion Pepper: The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper once held the world's hottest pepper title. It was named after its scorpion-like tail shape and could reach over two million Scoville Heat Units.
International Influences: Many cultures have their unique hot sauces, like Thai Sriracha, Mexican Salsa Verde, and Indian Mango Pickle. These sauces reflect the diverse global palate for spicy flavors.
Capsaicin's Benefits: Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in hot sauces, has been found to have various health benefits, including pain relief, boosting metabolism, and even reducing the risk of certain diseases when consumed in moderation.
tasty and hot recipes
These three hot sauce recipes cater to different spice preferences and flavor profiles, from the mild jalapeño verde to the fiery Carolina Reaper inferno and the tangy ancho-cayenne blend. Enjoy experimenting with these homemade sauces!
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Salts and Peppers
6 vials of salts - Fleak Sea Salt, Lemon Rosemary Salt, Smoked Alderwood Salt, Pink Himalayan Salt, Hawaiian Black Salt, and Hawaiian Red Salt.
6 vails of peppers - White Pepper, Sansho Pepper, Tellicherry Pepper, Smoked Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Sichuan Pepper.
Mulled Wine
12 vials of botanicals - juniper berries, orange peel, allspice berries, lemon peel, green cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, cloves, anise seeds, ginger, cranberries, raisins, almonds.
Gin Infusion Kit
1 glass bottle,
1 funnel with a strainer
2 infusion spice mixes - Harvest Moon and Sicilian Summer,
2 bags of Juniper berries,
1 instructions card, and 2 label stickers.