July 2025 - Hot & Spicy Box
Delizie Di Calabria
Calabria: if you know it, you love it
The story begins in a flourishing and welcoming land, located deep in Southern Italy. A region where the sun shines 300 days a year and warms the heart 365 days a year, the capital of ancient Magna Graecia . Its name is Calabria.
Situated between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, with the Sila Mountains acting as a watershed, Calabria has the extraordinary ability to combine sea and mountains in a small patch, to the delight of tourists and others. The offerings were so tempting that the Calabrian people were forced to devote themselves to agriculture and the valorization of their true treasure: the land.
Here, chili peppers have found their ideal habitat , becoming the chosen fruit of a rich and nutritious gastronomic culture, healthy and respectful of the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. Chili peppers are also found alongside other flavorful ingredients such as Tropea Red Onions, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Bergamot, and many others.
Every ingredient finds its place on the table, but also in pantries, brimming with delicious preserves. Indeed, it was grandmothers' custom to prepare preserves in jars, so that the product would remain fresh and available year-round. The history of Calabria's canning tradition is so ancient it's lost in the mists of time.
ARTISANS OF PRESERVING SINCE 1989
Delizei Di Calabria wants to be ambassadors of chili pepper and Calabrian food, in Italy and around the world.
Delizie di Calabria is the flagship of the Scalise family, born from a passion spanning over thirty years. Mimmo Scalise, deus ex machina, inherited a mission: to bring delicious, fiery Calabrian cuisine to the table of every spicy food lover.
The company was founded in 1989 and is still proud to be a family-run business, producing Calabrian chili peppers and canned foods.
What began as a small artisan workshop located in the charming town of Sersale, nestled in the enchanting setting of the Catanzaro Presila, is now a mature, evolved, larger, and more knowledgeable company. The modern factory is located in Catanzaro and, despite its high technological level, has remained committed to the company's original values: respect for authenticity, appreciation of craftsmanship, and a constant pursuit of quality.
Calabrian Chili Peppers Crushed in Oil
Delizie di Calabria's long Calabrian chili peppers are the real deal when it comes to authentic Italian heat. Grown in the Calabria region of Italy, these peppers are famous for their rich, fruity flavor and moderate to high heat level. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to sauces, sliced thinly over pasta, pizzas, meats, in salads, or on sandwiches.
Rising Smoke Sauceworks
Rising Smoke Sauceworks is a small family-owned business located in the heart of North Carolina. Rising Smoke is passionate about creating truly unique flavor experiences through the artful combination of smoked and roasted ingredients. With a commitment to putting flavor first, they cater to individuals who appreciate distinct taste profiles, regardless of their preferred heat level.
The journey began with a simple yet powerful philosophy: craft all-natural products without the use of preservatives. This commitment not only ensures the authenticity of flavors but also reflects the dedication to providing high-quality, wholesome products.
Award Winning
It’s the real deal! Rising Smoke Sauceworks’ has won over 100 awards, showcasing their prowess at esteemed competitions such as the National Fiery Foods Show in New Mexico, Zest Fest in Texas, the New York City Hot Sauce Expo, and the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association. These accolades not only validate our dedication to excellence but also highlight the exceptional taste that sets our products apart.
Fired Starter - Mild Heat
Ignite your taste buds with Fire Starter, a tantalizing blend of fire-roasted jalapeños, garlic, onions, and tomatillos. This zesty yet mild Verde sauce transforms any meal into a flavor-packed experience. Use it as a marinade for chicken and shrimp or drizzle it over salads for an extra kick. With bold, fresh flavors, Fire Starter complements a variety of dishes, making it a versatile and essential addition to your culinary adventures. Let the fire begin!
Elijah's Xtreme
Elijah’s Xtreme® was created from a father and son’s love of hot peppers and passion to create a more flavorful, thicker, hotter, hot sauce. Elijah’s Xtreme Ghost Pepper Sauce officially launched in June of 2014!
In 2003, Elijah at the age of 6, in his father’s garden, asked what he could do to be the youngest person to eat the world's hottest pepper. At that his father Bret, gave him a hot banana pepper and said "Start here.". That first bite sent Elijah running for water and began his love for hot peppers and hot sauces.
A few years later, after trying many different hot sauces, Elijah went to his father again and asked if they could make their own better tasting, hotter, hot sauce. It took the father and son team more than three years of trial and error to finally get their handcrafted recipe just right. Late in the summer of 2013 the two created the perfect balance of heat and flavor. They sent out over 100 samples and the feedback was great… everyone loved it, saying the same thing… “It’s hot, but has great flavor! ” With that, his father named their creation, Elijah’s Xtreme! (Since Elijah wanted to be so Xtreme by eating the world’s hottest pepper).
It was that same summer when Elijah, then 16, met Smokin’ Ed Currie at PuckerButt Pepper Company in Fort Mill, SC. Elijah ate “Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina Reaper®” the World’s Hottest Pepper and met his goal! (after that he later said, never again, that hurt for 24 hours!)
7 years later we are very blessed to be pushing the boundaries in the hot sauce world. Elijah graduated business school in 2020 and has since taken over part of running the business alongside his father.
Xtreme Regret Hot Sauce
Xtreme Regret hot sauce is packed with the two hottest peppers in the world for a serious burn and delicious flavor. Great for pros, restaurants, or anyone who goes through hot sauce like water.
The Xtreme Regret Hot Sauce is made for serious heat lovers. With a wild 800,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this is one of our hottest sauces ever. It blends Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion peppers with garlic, lemon, and other real ingredients for a fiery, flavorful experience.