Posts by Pete

Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

How to Grow Hot Peppers So Spicy They Make You Question Your Life Choices (In a Good Way)!

How to Grow Hot Peppers So Spicy They Make You Question Your Life Choices (In a Good Way) Growing hot peppers requires full sunlight,…
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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Top 10 Mistakes Killing Your Hot Pepper Garden (And Yes… You’re Probably Doing At Least 3)!

Top 10 Mistakes Killing Your Hot Pepper Garden (And yes… You’re Probably Doing At Least 3) Avoiding common pepper growing mistakes is the fastest…
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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Your Pepper Plants Are Struggling Because Their Neighbors Are Jerks (Here’s How to Fix It)!

Your Pepper Plants Are Struggling Because Their Neighbors Are Jerks (Here’s How to Fix It) Companion planting improves nutrient balance, pest control, and overall…
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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Pepper Plants Hate Bad Neighbors: The Guide to Companion Planting Without Starting a Garden Feud!

Pepper Plants Hate Bad Neighbors: The Ultimate Guide to Companion Planting Without Starting a Garden Feud   Good neighbors grow great peppers—bad ones start…
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General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Fresh vs Cooked Salsa: Which One Tastes Better? (And Why People Argue About It)

Fresh vs Cooked Salsa: Which One Tastes Better? (And Why People Argue About It) Fresh salsa is bright and lively. Cooked salsa is deep…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

What Makes a Great Salsa (Texture, Heat, and Flavor Explained Without Starting a Family Argument)

What Makes a Great Salsa (Texture, Heat, and Flavor Explained Without Starting a Family Argument) Everyone has opinions about salsa—chunky vs smooth, mild vs…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

How to Choose the Best Hot Sauce for Chips and Dips (Stop Ruining Good Snacks)

How to Choose the Best Hot Sauce for Chips and Dips (Stop Ruining Good Snacks) How to Choose the Best Hot Sauce for Chips…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Why Fresh Ingredients Matter in Salsa and Hot Sauce (Because Sad Tomatoes Exist)

Why Fresh Ingredients Matter in Salsa and Hot Sauce (Because Sad Tomatoes Exist) If your salsa tastes tired, it probably is. Fresh ingredients aren’t…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Top Peppers Used in Hot Sauce (From “Nice Kick” to “Call for Backup”)

Top Peppers Used in Hot Sauce (From “Nice Kick” to “Call for Backup”) Some peppers add flavor. Others question your life choices. Here’s how…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Mild vs Hot Salsa: Flavor, Heat, and What You Actually Want (Be Honest)

Mild vs Hot Salsa: Flavor, Heat, and What You Actually Want (Be Honest) Some salsa whispers. Some salsa punches you in the face. The…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

How to Make Pico De Gallo Spicier Without Losing Freshness (Or Your Friends)

You want more heat, not a full-blown regret spiral. Here’s how to spice up pico de gallo without destroying what makes it great. Pico…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Best Hot Sauce for Salsa (Flavor Pairing Guide for Real Heat)

Best Hot Sauce for Salsa (Flavor Pairing Guide for Real Heat) If your salsa tastes like it gave up halfway through, the problem isn’t…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

How to Pair Hot Sauce with Mexican Food Like a Pro (Without Burning Your Soul)

How to Pair Hot Sauce with Mexican Food Like a Pro (Without Burning Your Soul) Hot sauce and Mexican food are meant to be…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

What’s the Difference Between Pico De Gallo and Salsa? (And Why Your Chips Deserve Better)

What’s the Difference Between Pico De Gallo and Salsa? (And Why Your Chips Deserve Better) Let’s be honest—most people treat pico de gallo and…
General Hot Sauce Information, Health Benefits of Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries

FDA Sodium Guidelines Explained So You Stop Side-Eyeing Every Label Like a Detective

FDA Sodium Guidelines Explained So You Stop Side-Eyeing Every Label Like a Detective Because suddenly you are reading labels like it is a crime…
General Hot Sauce Information, Health Benefits of Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries

What Makes a Hot Sauce Low Sodium and Why It Still Tastes Like It Means Business

What Makes a Hot Sauce Low Sodium and Why It Still Tastes Like It Means Business Less salt more swagger because your hot sauce…
General Hot Sauce Information, Health Benefits of Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries

Low Sodium Hot Sauce That Still Slaps Without Making Your Doctor Nervous

Low Sodium Hot Sauce That Still Slaps Without Making Your Doctor Nervous All the flavor none of the salty guilt because your taste buds…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Best Hot Sauce for Eggs That Won’t Ruin Your Morning or Your Dignity

Best Hot Sauce for Eggs That Won’t Ruin Your Morning or Your Dignity Because nobody wants breakfast to fight back, this guide helps you…
Dessert, Hot Sauce Recipes

Carrot Cake Gone a Little Tropical

Carrot Cake Gone a Little Tropical and Absolutely Unsupervised This carrot cake packed its bags hit the islands and came back with attitude. Sweet…
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Hot Sauces That Refuse to Chill Even After You Open Them – most hot sauces don’t need refrigeration after opening

Hot sauces that don’t need refrigeration after opening.  These sauces are so bold they don’t even need a fridge—they just sit on your counter…