Carolina Sauces Warehouse Holiday Schedule

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First, my apologies for not posting this information earlier; it's been pretty crazy around here this Christmas season, and expressions like "treading water" and "juggling too many balls" would describe me these days.

The Carolina Sauces warehouse is currently closed in observance of Christmas. The warehouse will re-open at 9 a.m. (EST) tomorrow, December 27th, and will resume shipping out orders at that time. The warehouse will be operating as usual through the close of business on Friday.

Next week, the warehouse will be closed on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Regular business hours and operations will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd.

As always, you can still shop online at the Carolina Sauces website while the warehouse is closed, and you are welcome to contact us via email with any questions (although Live Chat and Customer Service personnel will not be available while the warehouse is closed, I'll do my best to keep an eye out for emails during that time). You can also contact us via the Carolina Sauce Company Facebook Page.

We have big plans in store for 2013, including a special VIP-only sale in January. For all the latest news and to receive your special VIP coupon for January, be sure to sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter.

Best wishes to all for the New Year!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Merry Christmas from Carolina Sauce Company!

Flickr photo by JimThePhotographer

To all of our friends, fans, customers, colleagues and partners who are celebrating Jesus' birth, a hearty MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Carolina Sauce Company!

May the joy and wonder of the season fill your heart, and may God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Need a Last-Minute Christmas Gift? This is It!

Still need a last-minute Christmas gift? One that'll be there in time for Christmas but doesn't have to be shipped?  And one where YOU decide exactly how much to pay for it... and happens to be EXACTLY what the recipient wants?

Here it is:  A Carolina Sauces Gift Certificate!

Click to send a Carolina Sauces Gift Certificate (email gift card)

A Carolina Sauces gift certificate is an email gift card that you can buy in any amount from $5 to $5000, and which is emailed to the recipient within 24 hours of your purchase. Because the gift certificate is sent via email, you don't have to pay for shipping and it won't get lost in the mail or delayed by inclement weather (in other words, it'll arrive by Christmas Day if you buy it today or tomorrow). The lucky recipient can use the email gift card to buy anything and everything that's available on the Carolina Sauces online store (except another gift certificate), from hot sauces to barbecue sauces, zesty salsas to savory condiments, limited-edition collector's items and themed sets, and anything else they really want.  The email gift card can be reused until all funds on the e-certificate are used up.  Best of all, the gift certificate never expires, so there's no "use it or lose it" risk.

To send a Carolina Sauces email gift card, all you need to do is click HERE then enter the amount, the recipient's email address, and complete your purchase.

And yes, you'll still be able to order them on Christmas Day and any day thereafter (the internet never sleeps...)

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS:  For other electronic gift certificate ideas, including bacon gift certificates and more, visit the Gift Certificates page on the Carolina Sauce Company website.

Don't Miss our Christmas VIP Coupon Sale!

Buy North Carolina products & Send NC BBQ Gift Sets

Christmas is the season of giving, and the Carolina Sauce Company is giving ALL customers a 5% discount on all orders below $75, no coupon required... but if your order is over $75 in products, we're giving you FREE ground shipping instead, which is an even better deal!

But that's not all...

If you're a Carolina Sauce Company VIP, we're giving you a special VIP coupon for 10% off all orders -- our biggest discount of the year, available only to our lucky VIP customers!

Would you like our VIP Coupon for 10% off all orders at the Carolina Sauces online store, good through December 25th?  And would you like to receive a new VIP coupon once a month, for special extra-low discounts available only to our VIPs?

If your answer is "Yes," simply send an email to sales@carolinasauce.com that says "Sign Me Up!"

I'll reply with your special VIP Coupon code for December, and I'll add you to our VIP List so that you'll receive our FREE monthly newsletter with a new VIP discount each month. Our newsletter also includes new product reviews and a featured recipe, and we send it only once a month (we won't bother you with any other emails or promotions, and we NEVER share your email address with anyone else).

Don't forget to email me if you want your exclusive VIP coupon for 10% off at our online store.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

North Carolina BBQ Gift Baskets

We're pleased to partner with the makers of the award-winning Jim's Own Barbecue Sauce to bring you these beautiful, bountiful North Carolina BBQ gift baskets.

There are several different sizes and price points from which to choose, whether to send pint bottles (16oz) or quart bottles (32oz) of Jim's Own Bar-B-Que Sauce, and you can even throw in one of their sturdy and practical two-pocket grilling aprons emblazoned with Jim's Own 10th anniversary logo.


A popular choice is the BBQ Sauce & Apron Gift Basket (shown on right), which comes with a 16oz bottle of your choice of flavor of Jim's Own BBQ Sauce -- choose from mild Homestyle, spicy Hot, sweet & earthy Smokey, and tangy Mustard barbecue sauce -- plus Jim's two-pocket apron in black or burgundy. The sauce and the apron come in a festive wicker basket that can be used again and again. This gift basket is a great choice when you want to give a host or hostess gift, or for introducing a friend to the great taste of Lexington style North Carolina barbecue sauce.

The three-bottle BBQ Sampler Gift Basket (on left) is an excellent gift for any occasion for the person who enjoys grilling and good barbecue. It comes with a pint bottle each of Jim's Own Homestyle BBQ Sauce, the habanero Hot BBQ Sauce, and the low-country style Mustard BBQ Sauce, all nestled in a reusable wicker basket.  If you'd like to include an apron, simply order the Deluxe BBQ Sampler Gift Basket (shown in photo at top left of post) with the same selection of sauces plus a Jim's Own apron of your choice.

For an impressive Christmas gift or other special occasion, you can't go wrong when you send the Jim's Own Sauce Variety Gift Basket. A rustic, sturdy basket comes bearing three quart bottles of Jim's Own Homestyle, Jim's Hot, and Jim's Mustard BBQ sauces (one 32oz bottle of each flavor).  And the Deluxe BBQ Variety Gift Basket, shown below, includes a black or brown grilling apron (you choose the color).

Not included in the gift baskets but a great add-on is a Jim's Own BBQ Sauce t-shirt (shown on right) made of 100% ultra-soft cotton and sporting the Jim's Own anniversary logo. The t-shirt is available in adult unisex S, M, L and XL. The grilling aprons are also available for ordering separately from gift baskets.

Of course, you can order each of the different flavors of Jim's Own BBQ Sauce separately, in pints, quarts and even gallon jugs (which are great when you're cooking for a crowd). Jim's Own also makes mouthwatering BBQ rubs in a variety of flavors including savory-sweet Mild, spicy-sweet Smokey, and robust & savory (not sweet) Pincho. The sauces and the rubs are also available by the case.

Send a genuine taste of North Carolina this Christmas with a Jim's Own BBQ Sauce Gift Basket, because this is THE barbecue sauce that "the best-dressed pigs are wearing."

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) Sauces are Here!

PETA Steak Sauce

If you're looking for a unique and amusing Christmas, Hanukkah or other occasion gift for your favorite carnivore--or for that special vegetarian with a healthy sense of humor, here it is:  PETA sauces and seasonings!

No, these are not condiments from the (in)famous animal-rights organization. In this case, PETA stands for "People Eating Tasty Animals." Let's face it: If we were meant to be vegetarians, meat wouldn't taste so good!

These cheeky PETA sauces and seasonings will complement and enhance the natural flavor of everything from beef and pork to chicken and other poultry, venison and other game meats, and even fish and seafood. And although I hate to admit it, they're also quite yummy on meatless and vegetarian foods from grilled veggies to tofu stir fry dishes, black bean burgers, seitan, tofu and more.

PETA BBQ Sauce

PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) BBQ Sauce is a mildly spicy, tangy tomato barbecue sauce that's sweetened with apple juice, brown sugar and molasses and balanced with just the right touch of savory spices for rich flavor the whole family will enjoy.  Whether you're grilling ribs or burgers, smoking a brisket or pork butt, roasting chicken or pork loin, or even barbecuing some shrimp kabobs or tuna steaks, PETA Barbecue Sauce will bring out the best in them and make your taste buds sing.  You can also use it in indoor recipes like sloppy joes, meatloaf, chili, party meatballs, and other stovetop or oven favorites. And if you like to eat healthy, you'll be glad to know that this finger-licking good barbeque sauce is made with all-natural ingredients and does NOT have any high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

PETA Hot Sauce

For meat-eaters who enjoy zesty, fiery hot sauces, we have PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce. Boasting a solid medium-hot habanero burn and distinctive habanero pepper flavor, this is an honest, straightforward vinegar-based habanero hot sauce that's spiked with pungent garlic to keep things interesting. PETA Hot Sauce is an excellent choice as your go-to table sauce and all-purpose hot sauce, whether you're cooking, grilling, tailgating, camping, or eating breakfast, lunch or dinner. Because it doesn't have any "extra" ingredients such as fruit, herbs or strong spices, liquid smoke, or sweeteners, it's perfect for when you want to add habanero heat to a dish but don't want to change its flavor or overpower the food.

PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) Steak Sauce is mild on the heat scale (not spicy) but at the top of the flavor scale. This gourmet steak sauce is superb on all sorts of red meat, from filet mignon and ribeyes to hamburgers, brisket, pork chops, venison medallions, breakfast sausage patties and even over meatloaf instead of ketchup. And I guarantee that if you pour it on a veggie burger, your vegetarian friends will thank you for improving its flavor. In fact, this fine-tasting steak sauce does NOT contain anchovies or any other animal products (unlike many commercial steak sauces), so it's actually an ideal choice for vegetarians and vegans. One taste and you'll never go back to supermarket steak sauces again.

PETA Steak Seasoning

If you like your steak seasoning and BBQ dry rub on the savory, not sweet, side then PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) Steak Seasoning & Rub is for you. Paprika, garlic and Kosher salt are the main three ingredients in this all-natural, savory rub, and there's just a dash of dried peppers and a pinch of a secret spice blend for a deep, robust flavor that's both complex and food-friendly. Pat some PETA rub on your steak before grilling, broiling or searing in a pan, or rub it on ribs, chicken, pork butt, chops, London broil, brisket and other cuts of meat before grilling, smoking or cooking. Sprinkle it on cooked vegetables, French fries, popcorn, baked potatoes and even over a salad.

All PETA products are currently on sale at the Carolina Sauces online store, so get them today before they run out as they're sure to be quite popular as Christmas gifts.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Cyber Monday Sale & FREE Shipping at Carolina Sauce

Our huge Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale is going on at the Carolina Sauces online store, and today is the final day!

ALL orders, regardless of size, automatically get 10% off the product total when you shop online, and no coupon is needed.

Additionally, if your product total is more than $95, you ALSO will get FREE ground shipping along with your 10% discount!

Now is the time to save big on Christmas gifts and other holiday shopping for your favorite foodie or fiery-foods fanatic, whether you're looking for hard-to-find regional barbecue sauces, themed hot sauce gift sets, novelty sauces like political hot sauces or collegiate hot sauces, spicy or fruity or gourmet salsa, and other zesty sauces and seasonings. We even have Hanukkah and Christmas hot sauces!

4-Bottle Hot Sauce Gift Box

For a one-of-a-kind, unique gift, you can design your own hot sauce gift box when you purchase our sturdy, easy-to-assemble white 4-pack gift box and four 5-oz bottles of hot sauces of your choice. Simply fold the box together, insert the bottles and slap on a label you've created or perhaps a bumper sticker, etc. You can even draw, paint or decorate the box, if you're artistically inclined.

This special Cyber Monday sale ends at midnight today, Monday November 26th, so don't delay in placing your order.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS:  Can't decide what to get? Then send a Carolina Sauces gift card!  These email gift cards never expire and are available in any amount from $5 to $5000.

Quick Kitchen Tips to Reduce Holiday Cooking Stress

Whether you're cooking for a crowd or for fewer than a handful of folks, these quick cooking tips will help you reduce your stress and keep everything going smoothly and efficiently in the kitchen.

1.  Have a Plan:  Before starting, read through every recipe you plan to make.  Make sure you have everything you need, including ingredients & cookware.  Have everything you need handy, or at least know where everything is.  Consider what you will make when, and which recipes or cooking steps can be "staggered" or combined for greater efficiency.

2.  Have Room to Work:  Clear off counters, tables, sinks, etc. of anything you won't need before you start cooking.  And once you get going, clean up as you go OR know where you're going to put dirty/used dishes & utensils until you're ready to clean up.

3.  For Cheese Grating or Shredding:  Cheddar and other cheese will grate or shred more easily if first chilled in the freezer for ten to twenty minutes.

4.  Room Temperature Eggs:  If a recipe calls for beating or separating eggs (or both), let the eggs come to room temperature first.  They'll separate more easily, and beat to greater volume.

5.  Making Muffins or Cupcakes?  Use an ice cream scoop to fill muffin tins or cups more easily.

6.  Baking with Nuts, Chocolate Chips, Raisins or other Dried or Candied Fruit?  Toss these "add-ins" with a little of the flour from the recipe (NOT additional flour) prior to adding them to the batter.  This will keep them from sinking to the bottom during baking.

7.  Cutting Marshmallows?  Apply a light coating of butter to the blades of your kitchen shears to prevent sticking.

8.  Hardened Brown Sugar?  Soften it quickly by placing in a microwave-safe bowl with a slice of bread or an apple slice, cover, and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.

Merry Christmas to all of our Carolina Sauce Company customers, partners and friends who are celebrating Christ's birth!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Gourmet Gift Ideas for Foodies & New Year's Eve

If you still need a special gift for someone this holiday season, there's no need to panic. If that person enjoys good food, likes to cook, or enjoys entertaining and hosting parties, here are some gourmet gift ideas that are sure to impress.

First, for the foodie or gourmand who has impeccable taste, we offer a variety of fine balsamic vinegars, Belgian chocolates, and prized "Pata Negra" ham from Spain:



For the home chef who's admired for elegant dinner parties, or the host or hostess whose gracious hospitality makes everyone feel welcome, here's an excellent selection of gourmet accessories including cheese slicers, truffle shavers, caviar servers and specialty knives:



And finally for the caviar connoisseur, we have a variety of caviar gifts at different price points, any one of which will make an unforgettable gift and is perfect for a New Year's Eve celebration:



All of the above gourmet gifts, and more, are available through our partner Your Gourmet Food Store.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Time is Running Out to Use our Christmas Coupon!

This is for all you procrastinators out there, and for folks who've just realized they're short a gift or two and running out of time.  Use the coupon code CarolinaXmas to save 10% off your product total at the Carolina Sauces online store, good on ALL products including already-reduced sale items AND our exclusive, discount-priced themed gift sets that make great Christmas gifts.  Some of our most popular choices include:

*Lawyer's Gift Set:  Four different and delicious hot sauces with vintage cartoon style "legal" labels and judicially-inspired names like Lawyer's Breath, Contempt of Court, So Sue Me, and Under the Influence.  Perfect for the lawyer, law student, paralegal, judge or legal assistant on your Christmas list!

*Ultra-Hot Hot Sauce Gift Set:  Featuring nine of our hottest, capsaiacin extract-laced hot sauces including Liquid Stoopid, You Can't Handle This Hot Sauce, Blair's Sudden Death Hot Sauce, etc.

*Chipotle Lover's Hot Sauce:  Perfect for the person who enjoys Mexican food and the smoky, earthy, fiery flavor of chipotle, this gift set comes with five full-size bottles of chipotle hot sauces including Melinda's Chipotle Hot Sauce, Dave's Gourmet Roasted Pepper & Chipotle Hot Sauce, El Yucateco Chipotle Sauce, Ring of Fire Chipotle Garlic Hot Sauce, and Blair Q Heat Chipotle Slam Sauce.

*Blair's 3am Reserve Extract, Autographed Bottle:  This limited-edition collector's item comes in a striking wax-capped glass bottle that's hand-signed by its creator.  The sauce itself is a pepper extract rating a mind-boggling (and brain-numbing) 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 Scoville Units on the heat scale, many times hotter than your average habanero pepper! 

Our warehouse offers different levels of Express Shipping from 3-Day to Overnight/Next Day, so there's still time to receive the sauces by Christmas.  And our CarolinaXmas coupon is good through December 25th, so you'll save money, too. 

Zestfully yours,
Gloria
 

Carolina Sauce Newsletter: Coupon, Holiday Recipes & Gift Ideas

December Coupon Sale: 10% Off!

   In celebration of the season, we have a special 10% off coupon just for our Newsletter readers! Use coupon code CAROLINAXMAS to save 10% off your product total at the Carolina Sauces online store, good on ALL products including already-reduced sale items, themed gift sets that make great Christmas gifts, party-perfect zesty snacks, Kosher products for Hanukkah, and all your holiday favorites. To help you save money this holiday season, the CarolinaXMas coupon is good through Christmas Day, and will expire at midnight on December 25th, 2011.

Looking for a tasty and memorable Christmas gift for someone special? Check these out:

*For the serious hot sauce collector or the person who claims nothing is hot enough, our HOTTEST item is Da Bomb The Final Answer, packing a 1.5 million SHU (scoville heat unit) punch that's THREE TIMES HOTTER than military-grade pepper spray. Comes in a lock-and-key display case for added effect (and to keep it out of little hands!). We also have a "Make Your Own Ultra-Hot Pepper Extract Kit" that comes with a sealed vial of 16 million SHU capsaiacin crystals, tweezer forceps, lab gloves, surgical mask and other essentials for making super-hot sauces at home. Additional ultra-hot products are listed on our Pepper Extracts page and Hottest Hot Sauces page.

*For the person who wishes they could spend the winter in the Caribbean, our Caribbean Gift Set provides a little taste of paradise with 4 different full-size bottles of authentic Caribbean hot sauces. And for the more adventurous palate, our Exotica Gift Set comes with 6 unusual hot sauces featuring ingredients like nopal cactus, chocolate, and exotic chiles.

*For the North Carolina expat or anyone else who craves real NC barbecue, send them a bottle each of Bone Suckin' Sauce (for western/Lexington style BBQ) and Wells Hog Heaven BBQ Sauce (for eastern style BBQ). Visit our recently re-vamped NC Products page to see our entire selection of North Carolina products, including sauces, seasonings, country ham & other pork products.

*For the Buffalo wings addict, we offer all of the classic Anchor Bar Wing Sauces from Buffalo NY, as well as the award-winning DEFCON wing sauces in 3 different heat levels.

*Looking for stocking-stuffers or spicy munchies? Try Deano's Jalapeno Chips (crispy thin-sliced jalapenos seasoned with cheddar or Ranch), any of the 4 different flavors of Blair's Death Rain kettle-cooked potato chips (the Chipotle is my favorite), and the ever-popular Wasabi Bombs (wasabi-coated peanuts).

*For fans of the hard-to-find Nando's Chickenland products from South Africa, we have all of the Nando's Cooking Sauces, plus the Nando's Marinades AND the Nando's Peri Peri Hot Sauces.

Don't forget to enter the coupon code CarolinaXMas at checkout to save 10% off your product total. Coupon expires on 12/25/2011.

***Please note, the CAROLINAXMAS coupon doesn't apply to products purchased from our partners.***

Last-Minute Gift Ideas

We recently added Gourmet Gift Baskets and Gift Boxes available through our partners on the Carolina Sauce Company website, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Here are other excellent gift ideas from our carefully-selected partners:

*BBQ & grilling accessories for championship-quality results at home, including Laser Temperature Guns (what guy wouldn't want one?!?), smoking pellets (turns any grill into a smoker) and of course the award-winning GrillGrates, cut to fit virtually any grill.

*A wide variety of Monthly Clubs in 3-, 6-, 9- & 12-month subscriptions, including Hot Sauce of the Month (featured on the Food Network!), BBQ Sauce of the Month, and even Bacon of the Month and "Swine & Wine" clubs (click on "Monthly Clubs" to see other programs).

*Gluten-Free Guides for restaurants and grocery store products.

*Chili pepper-themed and food/cooking-themed art prints and posters.

*International gourmet items including genuine Spanish products, Italian specialties, French foods, and even Russian caviar and other elegant delicacies.

*For the hard-to-shop-for person who probably prefers to pick out their own perfect present, we offer a variety of Gift Certificates and Gift Cards redeemable on everything from hot sauce to bacon, gourmet foods to exotic meats (kangaroo, anyone?), cookware & more.

TWO Recipes: Smoked Cheese, and Mulled Cider!

Here are two easy, flavorful recipes for holiday entertaining and enjoying with the family.

Greg's Smoked Cheese: You need a smoker, your choice of "mild" wood, a small aluminum pan (the drip pans sold for grills are perfect - use a clean one, of course) and a block of your choice of cheese (approx. 1 lb of something that melts well but not too quickly: Cheddar, Jack or Pepper Jack, Swiss, Provolone). Regular grocery store cheese is fine; you don't need a fancy cheese. Start the smoker and when the temperature reaches 225F, place the cheese in the pan--add some sliced jalapenos on top if you like--and put in the smoker. Smoke until the cheese becomes completely gooey and browns slightly on top (takes about 2 hrs, but keep an eye on it because smoking time will vary). Best served hot, with crackers or pita wedges, but you can reheat in the microwave (transfer cheese to a microwave-safe bowl).  Smoked cheese is also fabulous in sandwiches, on burgers, etc.

Gloria's Mulled Cider: Make a "spice bag" by placing 1 teaspoon whole allspice, 1 teaspoon whole cloves and a 3" stick of cinnamon (broken into pieces) on a small piece of cheesecloth and tie the ends up with kitchen twine or thick thread. Combine 1/2 gallon apple cider or juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a healthy dash of ground nutmeg in a large pot; stir to dissolve sugar. Add the spice bag and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Discard spice bag and serve hot in mugs, with a cinnamon stick garnish if desired (makes about 10 servings).

"Like" Us on Facebook!

If you're not already our Fan on Facebook, you're missing out on exclusive coupons, FREE shipping offers and other special discounts available only to our Facebook fans! To become a Fan, simply click on this link: Carolina Sauce Facebook Page, and then click the "Like" button. You can then click on the "coupons" tab to see the current deals. We also post recipes, links to interesting articles about food & cooking, product info, mouthwatering photos, and fun Questions where you can cast your vote. We want to hear from you, too, so please leave us a comment on our Facebook page, and feel free to share your food photos, recipes, BBQ/food blog, etc.

Follow SaucyGlo on Twitter for additional sales & discounts, the latest food news, zesty tips, and to chat with us!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

New Coupons, December Discounts and FREE Shipping!

Christmas is only three weeks away, and if you're like me, you've barely made any progress on your holiday shopping list, you're on a budget, and you're worried you don't have enough time to seek out the best bargains.

Well, I've got good news:  The Carolina Sauce Company is your one-stop shopping source for unique, tasteful and TASTY gifts, priced to fit your budget, and conveniently located online so that you can shop anytime, anywhere.  From hot sauces to meats & cheese, gift baskets to cookbooks, grill accessories to monthly clubs, North Carolina products to international gourmet specialties and more, we have it through our warehouse or our Partners.

And...  we have NEW coupons for December, special holiday offers and FREE ground shipping offers, too, including:

*A coupon for 7% off your product total at the Carolina Sauces online store

*FREE ground shipping for qualifying orders at our partners Bacon Freak and Spanish Feast

*Discount coupons on cookware, tableware and more from our partner Cooking.com

For more info and to get your coupons, simply go to the Carolina Sauce Company Facebook page and click on the "Coupons" tab.  If you're not already our Fan on Facebook, make sure to click the "Like" button on our Facebook page first, to get access to the coupons.

And here's a heads-up:  Our December email Newsletter is going out in less than 48 hours, and it will have ADDITIONAL special offers to save you money, as well as our featured holiday recipe/cooking tips and other zesty news.  If you want to receive the Newsletter, simply fill out your name & email address below:

Sign up for our FREE monthly email Newsletter to receive discount coupons, special sales, new product info, zesty recipes, and more.  We send the Newsletter only once a month, you can unsubscribe anytime, and we NEVER share your email or contact info with anyone.  Simply enter your name & email address below, then click the 'JOIN' button:

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"This is my second order from Carolina Sauce. I have been totally satisfied with both orders. Great selection to choose from and fair pricing. Prompt response and shipment. Shipped and received in perfect condition. I will do business with this company again. No fear using their products and service. Thank you." --Bill J., Lancing TN

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Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Cyber Monday Coupon Sale at Carolina Sauce!

Use coupon code CYBERMONDAY11 to save 10% off all products at the Carolina Sauces online store, including already-reduced sale items, for one day only!

From Dave's Insanity Sauce to Matouk's Hot Sauce, North Carolina's Bone Suckin' Sauce and Well's Hog Heaven BBQ Sauce, hard-to-find gluten-free products and Kosher condiments, and even low/no sodium and low/no carb foods too, we have what you want for all your holiday cooking needs.

Carolina Sauce is also your go-to source for unique Christmas & Hanukkah gifts, beginning with our one-of-a-kind themed sauce gift sets for folks who enjoy zesty foods; hot sauces and ultra-hot hot sauces for chileheads and hot sauce collectors; barbecue sauce and savory BBQ rubs for the outdoor chef; wing sauces and salsas for parties and tailgating; plus unusual spicy snacks to give as stocking stuffers or serve at holiday parties.

Don't forget to enter the coupon code CYBERMONDAY11 to save 10% off your product total when you shop online at the Carolina Sauces store, good through midnight on Cyber Monday only (November 28th).

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Fresh Cranberry & Candied Pecan Salsa

This unique fresh cranberry side dish features bright flavors and colors with pleasing textures and crunch.  Sassy, sweet & tangy, with a citrus-cilantro twist, cranberry salsa pairs perfectly with traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas entrees like turkey, ham, duck, goose and even chicken and roast pork.  My friend Nancy Difede gave me the recipe, which I made it for the first time this Thanksgiving, and it was spectacularly good with Greg's smoked turkey and oyster-sausage stuffing. I'm looking forward to making this cranberry salsa again soon and serving it with venison tenderloin.  With Nancy's permission, I'm sharing her recipe here.

The hardest part for me was making the candied pecans, because I had never melted sugar before and the instructions I found online didn't exactly work the first time around.  If you're used to making pralines or candy or otherwise melting sugar, this shouldn't be an issue for you.  Nevertheless, it's probably a good idea to follow Nancy's advice and make the candied pecans the night before serving the salsa.  I didn't have quite enough pecans so I added a few chopped walnuts to them, which turned out just fine.  Also, if you want a spicier salsa, you'll want to use two jalapeno peppers, or perhaps 1 jalapeno and 1 serrano pepper.  The single jalapeno provided just a barely discernible nip.

Ingredients for Candied Pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Make the candied pecans:  Melt the sugar in a small, heavy-bottomed pot, then stir in the pecans until coated.  Remove from heat and spread the pecans on parchment paper to cool completely.  Once cool, coarsely chop into small pieces.  Set aside (or store in an airtight container) until ready to serve the salsa.

Ingredients for Cranberry Salsa
1 package (12 oz) fresh cranberries
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped
1/3 cup honey
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1 tsp freshly grated lime zest
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (including some of the green part)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Place the cranberries, jalapeno, honey, lime juice and lime zest in your food processor and pulse until the cranberries are chopped.  Stir in the green onions.  Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve.  Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro and candied pecans.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS:  If you enjoy cranberries and spicy food, you'll love the award-winning Toad Sweat Cranberry Dessert Hot Sauce, made here in North Carolina using all-natural ingredients.

PPS:  Make sure to visit this blog on Monday, November 28th, because I'll be posting an exclusive, one day only Cyber Monday coupon for the Carolina Sauces online store! The coupon will be available shortly after midnight on Monday morning, and will expire in twenty-four hours.
 

Online Black Friday Coupon Sale at Carolina Sauce!

One day only, use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY11 to save 10% off all products at the Carolina Sauces online store, including already-reduced sale items! 

Just say NO to rude mall crowds, endless traffic jams and frustrating parking headaches--instead, enjoy our Black Friday sale when you shop online without leaving the comfort and quiet of your home. 

Shopping for tasty Christmas gifts, holiday presents and stocking stuffers has never been easier, and our unique product selection has something for everyone:  Hot sauces and super-hot pepper extracts for the fiery-foods fanatic; BBQ sauce and savory rubs for the barbecue & grilling enthusiast; zesty marinades, robust steak sauces and superior condiments for the gourmet; and even full-flavored snacks for holiday parties and themed sauce gift sets priced to fit any budget.

Don't forget to enter the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY11 to save 10% off your product total when you shop online at the Carolina Sauces store, good through midnight on Black Friday only (November 25th).

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Carolina Sauce Company Newsletter: Turkey Tips, Coupon Sale & Gift Baskets

Earlybird Coupon Sale

           

Our annual Earlybird Christmas & Holiday Coupon Sale is back, and this year we're extending the savings through the end of November!  Use coupon code FALL2011 to save 7% off your product total at the Carolina Sauces online store, good on ALL products including on-sale items, hot sauce gift sets, and, of course, the newly-arrived J.T. Pappy's Gator Sauces.  This coupon is good through the end of November, and will expire at midnight on November 30th, 2011.

           

Add zest to your holiday menu and get a head start on your Christmas shopping with these tasty sauces, seasonings and gift ideas:

           

J.T. Pappy's Gator BBQ Sauces:  These rich & savory mustard-tomato BBQ sauces are finally back in stock, and they're bigger and better than ever!  Now in 18oz glass bottles instead of the small plastic 10oz bottles, JT Pappy's is great for marinating, grilling and cooking meat, poultry, veggies, seafood & more.  Available in original mild Gator Sauce, medium Flamin' Gator, hot Gator Grenade, extra hot Termigator, and smoky-mild Hickory Heaven.

           

Toad Sweat Cranberry Dessert Hot Sauce:  This North Carolina original is perfect for the chilehead who wants to spice up his or her serving of Thanksgiving turkey, and for jazzing up leftovers or even pouring over cheesecake.  For a unique sweet & spicy gift, there's the Toad Sweat Mini 4-Pack with a bottle of each of their award-winning dessert hot sauces.

           

Bone Suckin' Seasoning & Rub:  If you're smoking a turkey or if you're still using your grill outdoors, get yourself a bottle of this all-purpose BBQ seasoning for finger-lickin' flavor the whole family will love.

           

Cheesecake in a Jar:  This lusciously decadent and creamy dessert sauce is fabulous for dipping fruit, cookies or other sweet stuff; for spooning over pie, cobbler and even sweet potatoes; or using as cake frosting.  Makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite cheesecake lover!

           

Bone Suckin' Sweet Hot Mustard:  Sweet and sassy (not fiery), this dipping & spreading mustard will make turkey sandwiches and turkey salad sing.  It's also mouthwatering as a ham glaze and in casseroles calling for mustard.

           

Kosher Products:  Looking for full-flavored Kosher products for Hanukkah?  We have what you need!

           

Themed Hot Sauce Gift Sets:  If there's someone on your gift list that enjoys hot & spicy foods, give them a unique gift they can use year-round on all their favorite foods.  These hot sauce gift sets are specially-priced to save you money, and include an amusing Lawyer's Gift Set, an intriguing Pepper Variety Gift Set, a super-fiery Ultra-Hot Gift Set and more.

           

If you're cooking or shopping for folks with special dietary needs, we have Gluten-Free products, Low/No Carb items with no more than 1 gram of carbs per serving, and Low/No Sodium products with no more than 35mg of sodium per serving.

           

Use coupon code FALL2011 when you order any of the above from us to save 7% off the product total!  Remember, coupon expires on 11/30/2011.

             

***Please note, the Fall2011 coupon doesn't apply to products purchased from our partners.***

Gift Baskets & Gourmet Coffee

                       

Gourmet Gift Baskets and Gift Boxes are now available at the Carolina Sauce Company website!  We've selected these beautifully assembled and bountifully stocked gift baskets and boxes from our partners for their inspired selection of fine specialty foods from around the world.  Whether you need a gift for an experienced home chef or for someone who's exploring international cuisines, for a chocoholic or a bacon fanatic, for a loved one or a business colleague, you'll find what you're looking for when you visit our brand-new Gift Baskets & Boxes page.  From there, you can click on any listed item to get more information on it and also to browse through that partner's complete selection of gourmet gifts. 

           

And here's good news for coffee addicts:  Our newest partner is Hunter Bay Coffee, award-winning gourmet roasters trained by European masters.  They begin with premium beans and slow-roast them daily in small batches, ensuring the freshest possible flavor.  In addition to amazing coffee blends, they also offer organic coffee, fine tea, monthly coffee clubs, coffee accessories and coffee gift baskets.

           

The Secret to Succulent Turkey

           

Regardless of whether he roasts or smokes our Thanksgiving turkey, and regardless of how big or small the bird, Greg always manages to make the juiciest, most succulent and flavorful turkey.  Family and friends always want to know his secret.  His answer?  Brining.  Below is his secret recipe for the perfect turkey brine.  Don't worry about the salt or sugar content: the cooked bird won't taste sweet or salty because those ingredients merely serve to facilitate osmosis, the process that will allow the flavor elements (citrus, herbs, spices) and a little water to penetrate the bird to season it and keep it moist.  To brine a turkey, you'll need a cooler that's big enough to submerge the whole bird, and enough water to cover it.  For a fresh or defrosted bird, brine for 24 hrs prior to cooking.  You can brine a frozen bird if you put it in the brine 3 days prior to cooking.  To keep the brine cold enough, add ice in sealed plastic bags so as to not dilute the brine.

           

Without further ado, here's Greg's Secret Turkey Brine Recipe:  For every gallon of water add 1 cup Kosher salt, 1 cup sugar, the juice, pulp & rinds of 1 orange and 1 lime and 1 lemon, 1 head of garlic (crushed), 1/4 cup black peppercorns (crushed), 1 to 2 Tbs red pepper flakes, 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, several sprigs of fresh thyme, several sprigs of fresh sage.  The water-salt-sugar ratio is the most important part of the recipe; feel free to adjust the other seasonings.  Mix up enough brine to completely submerge your turkey, and add sealed bags of ice to the cooler as needed to ensure safe refrigeration.  Discard brine once you remove the turkey for cooking.

           

If cooking isn't on your agenda this Thanksgiving but you really want to serve smoked turkey, our partner Johnston County Hams will deliver their delicious ready-to-eat North Carolina smoked turkey (available whole or breast-only) to your home! 

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Zestfully yours,

Gloria