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National Crab Day

National Crab Day

We’re a hot sauce company from Massachusetts, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that we’re super excited to celebrate National Crab Day on March 9th. It’s a biggie for the Mad Dog hot sauce crew. We love crabs. Well, maybe we don’t love them like we snuggle up to our pets, but we certainly love them on our plate. And, we’re always on the lookout for the best way to add our hot sauce to favorite crab recipes. We’ve even created one using our Mad Dog 357 Silver Collector’s Edition hot sauce (but, more on that in a minute).

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National Cold Cuts Day

National Cold Cuts Day

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.

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National Tortilla Chip Day

National Tortilla Chip Day

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...

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Love Spicy Foods?

Love Spicy Foods?

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.

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