I’ve noticed that my curated online feed has been filled with spring foraging. In 2016, I interviewed Tim Paulman of Paulman Acre on our podcast who talked about foraging morel mushrooms that he used in a special limited edition hot sauce. So naturally whenever I learn about new foods I think: how would this ingredient work in a hot sauce?

Hey there! Pepper harvest season is officially underway. I love seeing the combination of the vibrant colors of peppers and fresh produce that eventually blend together, creating a fresh homemade hot sauce. For many, the idea of creating their own hot sauce is planted in their mind during harvest season.

Wow, what an emotional last few months. These feelings have been difficult to put into words, but we must embrace our loved ones and speak out against hate. 

Upon reflection, there have been too many times in my life where I have been quiet on the sidelines, disagreeing with actions but not standing up for the victims right then when they needed it most. I promise that the next time I see someone in need, I will stand up for them, and I also urge you to take action towards creating a more inclusive world, free of racism.

After having these recent conversations I came away with a few reflections:

• If you’re thinking about creating or starting something new - just do it and start! The rest of the questions and the path ahead will present themselves as you move.
• You carry a unique collection of experiences, influenced by your family, travel, work, and the people around you. Embrace those experiences and relationships to help find passion in what you do.

Hey there, It’s a stressful and uncertain time, and I hope you’re staying safe. Today we're going to keep it 100% craft hot sauce and share some stories and articles to change the pace 😀 This month I wanted to start off with the datil pepper! Have you heard of it?

I'm about to be really busy this month prepping peppers after the harvest, going to some markets, and slanging Craic Sauce at Hot Sauce Alley at Chilifest, put on by my friends Kitchen Garden Farms in Western Mass.

Before the craziness ensued, I went out west with my brother and cousin to visit our cousin in Seattle, and then we all went down to the PDX Hot Sauce Expo together.

You’ve probably heard of Secret Aardvark before, but you probably haven’t heard many of their inspiring and funny founding stories. Please take some time to listen to Stacey from Secret Aardvark as she shares their story.

Hi there, Happy Spring! Hope you've been keeping well. March was a busy month of production, making some of our biggest batches of Craic Sauce yet, but during that time I also got to meet a few folks in the craft hot sauce community. One of them was Chef Nino, who is a chef, farmer, and entrepreneur in Zimbabwe...

From a cat themed hot sauce restaurant, to monks creating hot sauce in Arkansas and a vegan restaurant that grew from a hot sauce line in Berlin, Germany, there is evidence of community at all intersections of hot sauce.

Hi , What's going on?! I have a new updated website for you! I planned to do this update two years ago, but between then and now, I had some time to think about why I've been keeping up with CraftHotSauce.com as a hobby since 2014...

Hi there, Hope you're doing well. Since I last reached out we've had a few new Craft Hot Sauce profiles. Check out the maker stories of Chilli Richmond from Virginia, Culley's from New Zealand, and Town Farm Gardens from Massachusetts. Last week I stopped by Alicia's Homemade in Worcester, Mass...