“Winning the Grand Prize of the 2006 Scovie Awards has put my company (Ashburn Sauce Company) and myself into another league in the sauce world and has opened a lot more doors.” –Willard Ashburn, Ashburn Sauce Company
New Scovie Award Categories and the Early Bird Special
Just in case you missed the news, the 2013 Scovie Awards Call for Entries has been live for over a week now and the entries are rolling in. The rules are here and the entry form is here. We have new and exciting categories this year. Pre-made tamales and pre-packaged chili categories have been added, as well as a “unique” subcategory to all the main categories. Adding the “unique” subcategory will give you more chances to win with all of your products!
The DISC-IT Round Up: Calling all cooking teams
Every year, DISC-IT owners get together and compete in several different categories while benefiting UNM Children’s Hospital (which gets all of the proceeds). Some of the best and most unique dishes will be prepared. Sample dozens of different DISC-IT meals, collect recipes, and be the judge by voting for your favorite booth or meal.
2013 Scovies: Let the Games Begin
The 2013 Scovie Awards Call for Entries is now live with the Rules here and the Entry Form here. We have new and exciting categories this year. Pre-made tamales and pre-packaged chili categories have been added, as well as a “unique” subcategory to all the main categories. Adding the “unique” subcategory will give you more chances to win with all of your products!
Demand for Super-Hot Peppers Buoys Markets
Some like it hot. And some like it really hot. Superhot varieties of peppers are gaining in popularity and making a space for themselves in the hot pepper market along with their popular pepper cousins, the jalapeño, serrano and habañero.
Wanted: Scovie Competitors!
The 2013 Scovie Awards Call for Entries is approaching fast! We have new and exciting categories this year. Pre-made tamales and pre- packaged chili categories have been added, as well as a “unique” subcategory to all the main categories. Adding the “unique” subcategory will give you more chances to win with all of your products!
Tailgating with Heat: Peppers at the Beach 2012
A lot of three year “growth problems” are cured with antibiotics or bleach. Not this one. Peppers at the Beach turned three this May and creator/promoter Chip Hearn’s biggest growing pain comes from keeping the event small enough to retain its tailgating feel. So many chefs wanted to compete that he actually had to turn some away.
