Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

Mexico’s Original Spice Squad: Peppers That Own the Fiesta

Mexico’s Original Spice Squad: Peppers That Own the Fiesta Before anyone else showed up, Mexico had its pepper party—Poblanos, Anchos, Jalapeños, and friends bringing…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

The History of Hot Sauce: From Tiny Chili Seeds to Mouth-On-Fire Mayhem

The History of Hot Sauce: From Tiny Chili Seeds to Mouth-On-Fire Mayhem From fiery wild peppers to bottles that make you question your life…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

Where Did Hot Peppers Originate and How Did They Take Over the World with So Many Fiery Variations?

From tiny wild peppers in the Americas to blazing bottles on every table, hot peppers somehow convinced the world to burn their mouths for…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA

  What Peppers Are Native to the United States: Heat, Flavor & Hot Sauce Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

Who is Wilbur Scoville – The Man Behind the Scoville Heat Unit Scale for Peppers and Hot Sauce

Who is Wilbur Scoville – The Man Behind the Scoville Heat Unit Scale for Peppers and Hot Sauce Wilbur Lincoln Scoville was an American…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

History of Spices-Red Pepper & Cayenne

Today we take spices for granted.  There they are, always handy on the spice shelf, as ordinary as our daily newspaper; and if we…