October 2025 - Hot & Spicy
This month’s Hot & Spicy Box turns up the heat just in time for fall. From creamy salsa to volcanic sauce, these artisan picks bring warmth, depth, and a little daredevil energy to your kitchen. Perfect for cozy game nights, Halloween parties, or anytime you need to spice up your season.
🌶️ FUN FACT
There are countless types of hot sauces—each with their own personality and heat level. Some are vinegar-forward and tangy, others tomato- or mayo-based. Some lean sweet, others smoky or savory. With the rise of small-batch makers, the world of hot sauce has never been more flavorful—or more creative.
🌋 Crispino – Hot Chili Peppers in Volcanic Sauce
Straight from Calabria, Italy, these chopped hot peppers are steeped in oil with natural flavors for a bold, fiery bite. Add a spoonful to pasta, grilled meats, or roasted veggies for an instant flavor explosion. 100% Italian and authentically Calabrese—this jar is your passport to southern Italy’s spicy soul.
🥑 MNMLST – Creamy Spicy Salsa
Smooth, smoky, and just the right kind of bold. MNMLST’s Creamy Spicy Salsa blends chipotle, lime, and garlic with clean, minimal ingredients and 100% avocado oil. It’s Non-GMO, gluten-free, and comes in a reusable glass jar—no fillers or artificial anything. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or drizzled over tacos and grilled shrimp for that extra kick.
🌶️ Rising Smoke Works – Slo Death Hot Sauce
Not for the faint of heart, Slo Death is a full-bodied, fiery masterpiece featuring Trinidad Scorpion peppers and roasted garlic. The heat builds slowly—starting with bright, smoky notes before blooming into a lingering warmth that chili lovers crave.
Rising Smoke Sauceworks is a small, family-owned brand from North Carolina, known for putting flavor first. Their sauces blend smoked and roasted ingredients to create truly distinct profiles, and their dedication to all-natural ingredients has earned them over 100 awards at competitions like the National Fiery Foods Show and NYC Hot Sauce Expo.
Savor the craftsmanship. Respect the heat. 🔥
💡 Hot Tip
Spicy doesn’t have to mean overpowering—try pairing these sauces with creamy or sweet elements (think aioli, honey, or roasted corn) to create a perfect balance of heat and flavor.
October’s Hot & Spicy Box is all about boldness—with products that bring warmth to your table and adventure to your palate.
Ready to turn up the flavor? 🌶️