Dear Dave,Is it too late to open a Hot Sauce Shop? Is this a fad or are the hot heads here to stay? How do I know what is going to move off the shelves. Could you help me pick up a good line of sauces?Thanks,CynthiaHi Dave!When I was in San Diego a few years ago I ran across a …
Tena Chile from Equador
Hola Dave,I have just been told that we won two awards with our products and that is great news. I am writing because I have a question which I think you can help me with. In all our products we use a hot pepper from the Ecuadorian jungle which we have reproduced and performs wonderfully not just as an ingredient …
Buying a small Hot Sauce Business
Dear Dave,A small but well known hot sauce manufacturer is interested in selling their recipe and name. Is there any way for me to get a value of the business before I buy to make sure my offer is consistent with the worth of the business?Thanks,AnonymousAnon.:There are many factors to consider when valuing a business, including gross sales, net profit, …
Cheese-stuffed Jalapenos
Good morning Dave!I would like to know how to stuff jalapeños with feta cheese. I have made up the cheese mix but I don’t know how to prepare the chile.Thanks in advance; I quite like your site.–ShannonShannon:Roast the jalapeños peel them and remove the stems. Cut them in half length-wise, then scoop out the seeds, Fill each chile "boat" with …
Recipe for Mazavaroo Paste/Jelly
Hi Dave,My name is Gavin from Durban, South Africa. I recently bought some Mazavaroo Paste/Jelly and I have searched all over for the recipe with no luck. Please could you help me out. ThanksGavinP.S Great site–I love it.Hello Gavin:The recipe you seek is from the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. Here is the basic recipe from Jeannette Ah Chok …