I recently visited the Houston, TX studio of Eat More Heat, where James Wreck and his trusty sidekick David Martin produce a weekly live video program focusing on spicy product reviews, with a generous helping of irreverent humor. James shared his plans for a brand new hot shop he’s going to open, called iBurn!
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!
Mark’s Custom Chimney Starter
If you’re the proud owner of a cordless drill and a coffee habit like me, you can have your own chimney starter for under $5 and you get a ton of java to boot. How? By making your own starter from a metal coffee can.
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.
Exploring the Evolution of Superhot Chile Peppers
All the hottest chile peppers in the world originated in Trinidad and Tobago. But how and why? Here are some of my theories. I invite comments on this work in progress.
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!
Hot Dog Heaven: A ton of ideas in one easy place
Happy Fourth of July, everybody! With a lot of us looking for last minute hot dog ideas, the folks at The Kendall School of Culinary Arts hooked us up with this simple graph showing us (and you) what’s what dog-wise across the country. Try them and let us know what you think!
