Chili Pepper News

When’s the last time you really took a look at the hot sauce shelves at the grocery store? Or any fast food (or fast-casual) menu? Whether you’ve just done it, or you’re making a mental note to check next time you head out for a snack or grocery shopping, you’re bound to notice something: Hot sauces are a big deal.

Think again! That’s right; the chili peppers you know are just the beginning. Okay, in fairness, we’re probably a lot further down the evolutionary road than that. But, we’re nowhere close to being done with the chili pepper revolution.

t would be difficult to ignore the influence of chili – in any form – in our food these days. It is simply everywhere, from fast food joints to salad dressings. You’ll find spicy dishes gracing the menus of five-star restaurants and served in food trucks to hungry passers-by.

There are times when you shouldn’t add a dash of Mad Dog to your meals. They’re few, of course, but they do exist. For example, we don’t suggest having more than a drop or two before climbing onto an international flight. Not only are airplane toilets a cruel joke, but the last thing you want is an elevated temperature when clearing through security.