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A Guide to Mastering the Scoville Scale

A Guide to Mastering the Scoville Scale

For many spice lovers, the journey through the world of chilies and hot sauces is an exciting one. Whether you're new to spicy foods or a seasoned heat-seeker, understanding the Scoville Scale can help you navigate different levels of spice, from mild to scorching. But one of the most common questions we hear at Mad Dog 357 is: how do you build a tolerance to hot sauces and chilies?

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Bring on some sweetness & some spice

Bring on some sweetness & some spice

While many of us crave extra spice, some of us are brave enough to tackle some of the hottest peppers on the planet. But you don’t have to only reach for extra hot peppers.

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What makes some people seek out hotter and hotter peppers

What makes some people seek out hotter and hotter peppers

It’s no secret that some people crave hot peppers, and some people, well, don’t. For those of us who just can’t get enough of spicy, hot flavor, we may wonder why on earth anyone would give up the chance to sample the spicy hot flavors of hot chilis and hot chili-flavored products.

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Chips so hot that fire & police showed up

Chips so hot that fire & police showed up

There are those that can handle the extra heat and, well, those who probably need to sit out a round. The latter seems to have been the case then police and fire were forced to show up at recently at a high school, rushing more than a dozen people to the hospital.

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