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What Is Liquid Cayenne Pepper?

Sure you’ve seen cayenne pepper powder, capsules, and flakes, but liquid cayenne pepper? What’s that exactly? Think of it like fast-acting cayenne pepper pills. It’s a staple for those looking for a healthy energy booster, weight reducer, and pain reliever, just to name a few. …

Five Ghost Pepper Facts That May Surprise You

by Matt Bray

The Bhut Jolokia, better known as the ghost pepper, is one of the most infamous hot peppers around. It has a rock-star cool name, and there are a gazillion hot sauces out there that use the Bhut. But there are things you may not know about this super-hot pepper that may surprise you.

Here are five ghost pepper facts that you can wow your friends with the next time you’re going for the ghost. Want to know more? Take a look at our full article on ghost pepper to see how it really fits into the pepper scale.

What To Do With Chili Peppers? Five Easy Ideas

by Matt Bray

Chili peppers are one of those ingredients that can stump the uninitiated.

If you’re wondering what to do with chili peppers that you may have sitting around your kitchen, here are five simple ideas that’ll help get your imagination going. They’re very easy to try, and each acts as a gateway to a lot of cool culinary exploration of some of the spiciest foods out there. Soon you’ll be wanting to put chilies into EVERYTHING, and we say welcome to the club!

How Long Does Beef Jerky Last?

by Matt Bray

There are some foods that seemingly last forever.

One of those is beef jerky. Beyond its incredible flavor, it’s a favorite for campers, hikers, and survivalists simply because it lasts a real long time. But how long is long? How long does beef jerky last, really? Is there a point where it’s no longer safe to eat and how do you know? Let’s break down this tasty meat treat to find out.

What Are Cajun Spices?

by Matt Bray

A whole lot of Southern meals rely on one certain spice mix to punch up the flavor: Cajun seasoning. So what’s in this mix that does just that? What are Cajun spices, and where does it fit in along the pepper scale in terms of heat?

Let’s break down this seasoning mix to understand how the heat comes together.

Taco Seasoning Ingredients: What’s In That Packet?

by Matt Bray

What’s a family dinner tradition without a taco night? The crunch, the sauce, and the mildly-spicy beef all add up to a fun and tasty eating experience. But there’s always been one mystery about taco night for me…what are the taco seasoning ingredients really? What spices are in taco seasoning that make it taste so good?

Why Does Your Nose Run When You Eat Spicy Food?

by Matt Bray

Chili peppers and other spicy foods sure can excite your taste buds, but that’s not all they can do to your body. Your system can have all sorts of side effects to spicy food – everything from chili burn on the skin to sudden sweats. But the most surprising for many is the runny nose. Why is that? Why does your nose run when you eat spicy food like jalapeño peppers?

Moruga Scorpion Vs. Ghost Pepper: PepperScale Showdown

by Matt Bray

Now here are two hot peppers that will send your taste buds screaming into a new zip code. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion vs. ghost pepper. Which one is hottest? Can you buy them fresh, or are there at least spicy products out there that use these titans of the pepper scale?

Let’s stack these chili peppers side-by-side and see what we’ve got in a PepperScale Showdown. One thing is for sure, neither of these chilies are for the timid.

Tabasco Chipotle Sauce Review: Smokin’!

by Matt Bray

No hot sauce brand comes close to Tabasco in terms of availability. Tabasco is everywhere – from supermarkets to major chain restaurants. But my favorite of the bunch isn’t the original (though that’s seriously tasty too). It’s Tabasco Chipotle sauce.

That smoky tang…it’s just right. If you like the earthy taste of barbecue and other smoked dishes, then you’ll want a bottle of this in your cupboard. Soon you may find that you’re putting a few drops of it in nearly everything. No kidding – it’s that good.

Does Spicy Food Cause Acne?

by Matt Bray

If you’re prone to acne, you may have noticed flair-ups after eating spicy foods like hot peppers. Are they linked? Does spicy food cause acne? Or is this simply a case of ill-timed coincidence?

Truth be told, the food itself typically doesn’t cause acne, but the side effects of eating spicy foods like hot peppers certainly increase the chances of a breakout occurring. That’s especially true if you’re not used to eating spicy foods.