Foodie Box Love | Hot & Spicy Box | November 2025

November 2025 - Hot & Spicy

Some like it hot… and some like it really hot.   November’s Hot & Spicy Box turns up the heat with sweet-meets-fiery sauces and crunchy chili goodness that make every bite a little more exciting.

Whether you’re drizzling, dipping, or marinating, this month’s picks are all about bold flavor, balanced heat, and unexpected pairings—from maple-kissed sriracha to cherry-bourbon Reaper sauce and an Italian spin on chili crisp.

🔥 Fun Fact

One of the earliest cultures to embrace hot sauce was the Aztecs in Mexico, who used chili peppers to add heat to their food. Over time, chilies traveled the globe, and hot sauce became a beloved condiment everywhere from Thailand to Louisiana—each region adding its own spin on spice.

Sugar Bob's – Habanero Maple Sriracha

Formerly known as “Very Hot,” this sauce blends fresh habanero and sweet baby bell peppers with a kiss of maple for a complex, lingering heat. If you like your hot sauce a little more intense—but still full of flavor, not just fire—this one lands at about a 7.5 out of 10 on the heat scale.

Sugar Bob isn’t just a brand character—he’s a real person. For more than 35 years in Vermont, he’s been perfecting smoked maple syrup, turning a backyard hobby into a mission: capture the rich, smoky, maple-sweet experience in every drop.

Try it on:

  • Breakfast sandwiches, eggs, and hash browns
  • Tacos, grain bowls, and roasted veggies
  • Pizza, fried chicken, and anything that needs a sweet-heat upgrade

Elijah's Xtreme – Reaper Sauce 

This is sweet heat with swagger. Elijah’s Xtreme Reaper Sauce is a 15x award-winning hot sauce made from a handcrafted blend of:

  • Black cherries
  • Cranberries
  • Kentucky bourbon
  • Carolina Reaper pepper

The result? A unique sweet-savory flavor that builds to a satisfying burn—just enough heat to make you say “Oh yeah!” without overpowering your food. It’s so good, you’ll keep reaching for the bottle.

Delicious on:

  • Pork, chicken, turkey, and hot wings
  • Rice bowls, mac-n-cheese, and pasta
  • Sushi rolls (trust us)
  • Even vanilla ice cream for the adventurous

It’s no surprise this is one of the most awarded Carolina Reaper sauces out there.

Sabatino – Calabrian Truffle Crunch

From the truffle experts at Sabatino comes something completely new: Calabrian Truffle Crunch, their bold entry into the global chili crisp trend—reimagined with Mediterranean soul.

This crave-worthy condiment layers:

  • Crispy garlic and chili pepper
  • Rich olive oil
  • Real black truffle

The result is a golden, crunchy topping with warm spice, deep savory notes, and just the right amount of heat. It’s familiar yet totally unexpected—Italian chili crisp with a truffle twist.

Sprinkle it on:

  • Pasta, risotto, and grilled veggies
  • Eggs, avocado toast, and flatbreads
  • Soups, grain bowls, and roasted potatoes
  • Even simple crusty bread dipped in olive oil

Earthy, elevated, and dangerously addictive, this is truffle like you’ve never tasted it before.

Turn Up the Heat (or Gift It)

The November 2025 Hot & Spicy Box is perfect for:

  • The hot sauce fanatic who’s always chasing their next favorite bottle
  • Home cooks who love experimenting with bold flavors
  • Host gifts, game-day spreads, and holiday parties

Every Foodie Box Love curation celebrates small-batch makers, thoughtful ingredients, and that “you have to try this” feeling at the table.

Ready to drizzle, dip, and crunch your way into spicy season?

 

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