Chili Pepper News

We’re serious; March 3rd is all about celebrating cold cuts. You know - those thin slices of meat you find in the deli section of your grocery store. Why do we need a National Cold Cuts Day (and why are we celebrating it Mad Dog Style?) It’s not that strange when you think about it. We all (meaning anyone that eats meat) enjoy these thin slices of ham, turkey, and beef. And yet, they get plenty of bad press.

Mad Dog 357 + Tortilla Chips = Love You know what tortillas are, right? They’re the flatbread you wrap around everything. Sometimes they become tacos. At other times, they become burritos or quesadillas. And, when you stick something else in the center, you call it a wrap (we’re not entirely sure who determined what’s a burrito and what’s a wrap, but we’re not terribly concerned about that - unless you are, of course.) Once you know what a tortilla is, understanding tortilla chips are easy. And, if you’re a fan, then you have to celebrate with the rest of the...

You love your food spicy hot, right? Well, we know you do. But, not everyone is super excited to be presented with a new bottle of hot sauce. We think it’s strange, but, there are still a lot of people that don’t love spicy foods. It’s not that strange though. According to Paul Rozin, people grow to like certain foods and chilies are one of those foods. And, he should know. He’s a cultural psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, and he’s studied food attitudes and cultural norms for decades.

February 4th is a super cool day in the foodie world. It claims two rather important foodie holidays. It’s both National Homemade Soup Day and National Stuffed Mushroom Day. In other words, it’s time to celebrate – with a dash of Mad Dog love, of course.