Researchers at the University of Wyoming uncovered evidence suggesting that chile peppers may do exactly that. Their studies indicate that capsaicin, the hot part in hot peppers, may amp up metabolism as well as turning white fat to brown fat.
Schultz’s Gourmet Goes National
A couple of years ago, Schultz’s Gourmet was a huge hit at the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show. Everyone was hot to try their line of organic hot sauces. Now, the company launches nationally into Kroger stores in time for the 2015 grilling season.
Hot and Spicy Valentine’s Chocolate Ideas: The Burn! List
Guys, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Instead of falling into Hallmark’s cash trap and shelling out a small fortune for overpriced chocolate from the local diabetes outlet (yeah, Godiva and See’s, I’m looking at you), save a little money and add a personal touch by making your own spicy chocolate dessert. Here are three articles from the Super Site so you can do just that.
Burn! Tested: Pirate Johnny’s Scorching Pirate and Jerk Spice Rubs
Pirate Johnny’s was a huge hit at last year’s show. Their Caribbean-style rubs went over like butane at a pyromaniac convention. If pyromaniacs had a convention. Which, if they did, would be pretty obvious from the inferno observable from outer space. But this story isn’t about the type of fire that gets you life in prison. It’s about the delicious kind that burns in your mouth the more you eat. Namely, Pirate Johnny’s Hot Jerk Spice Rub and Scorched Pirate BBQ Rub. Both were my pleasure to test for Burn! Blog.
World Food Championships Announces 2015 Qualifying Events
The World Food Championships announced the first round of qualifiers for the 2015 main event which, for some reason, is being held in Kissimmee, FL instead of my beloved Las Vegas.
Super Bowl Fire: Salsa and Hot Sauce How To’s to Heat Up Game Day
Super Bowl Sunday is closing fast. Instead of blorping some store-bought standard salsa into a dipping bowl, why not take a little time for a custom job? Here are three articles from our Fiery Foods and Barbecue Super Site for doing that, complete with recipes.
World’s Largest BBQ Part 2: Dear Burn! Blog…
I don’t mind being corrected when I’m wrong.* When I’m right, though…
A reader saw our recent post about what may or may not be the world’s largest BBQ pit. He disagreed with much of what I said in the story and tried to dissect it almost line-by-line (my original lines are in bold):
