Jolokia 10 Mustard

Rarely does an extremely hot sauce or condiment also rate highly for excellent flavor. The new Jolokia 10 Mustard is that rare exception, masterfully blending two of the hottest peppers on the planet with premium yellow mustard for a result that is tantalizingly delicious while burning the bejeezus out of you.

Unlike other hot mustards that rely on wasabi or horseradish for a sinus-clear kick, or on funky-tasting capsaicin extracts to artificially ratchet up the heat, Jolokia 10 Mustard does it the old-fashioned way with simple, natural ingredients. As you've probably figured from the name, the Naga (Bhut) Jolokia Pepper--recently recognized as the world's hottest hot pepper--plays a major role in this fiery mustard, and it's paired with ultra-hot Red Savina habanero peppers for additional dimensions of peppery flavor and fire. Because the base mustard used is a high-quality product, and no artificial heat-boosters have been added, your first taste will present the familiar flavor of a well-made yellow mustard. But within a few seconds the intense heat will announce its presence, and will build steadily with each bite until it is searingly hot. Yes, you might cry, but you'll be shedding tears of pleasure as well as pain as you discover what a well-made ultra-hot mustard should taste like!

If you are serious about your fiery foods, Jolokia 10 Mustard is a must for your table. Use it like you would any mustard, albeit judiciously and with respect. Jolokia 10 Mustard is perfect for robust grilled fare like sausages, bratwurst and kielbasa, on hot dogs and burgers, as a wet-rub for pork loin and chops, and as a spicy addition to your favorite deviled eggs or potato salad recipe. If you follow a low-carb or no-sugar diet, you'll be glad to know that this mustard has no sugar added. It's also very low sodium, in case you're watching your sodium intake. Normally retailing for $10 a jar, it's currently on sale online at the Carolina Sauce Company where you can now buy Jolokia 10 mustard for only $8.95 a jar!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Favorite No- Salt Seasonings

Although I'm not on a sodium-restricted diet, I do try to moderate my sodium intake so long as it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of my food. Through the years I've learned that the over-reliance on salt can be an excuse for careless recipe construction, a cover-up for lower-quality ingredients, or a lazy substitute for creative (and more pleasing) seasonings. Don't get me wrong: Sometimes I crave, and indulge in, a salty snack. But making delicious and satisfying salt-free or low-sodium food isn't difficult if you are willing to try seasonings that might be new to you. Here are three very different -- and very flavorful -- salt free seasonings that I enjoy and use. Trust me, you won't miss the salt. In fact, I was surprised to learn that two of these have no sodium when I looked at the label after I'd been using them for some time!

1. Louisiana Bayou Blend Seasoning: This is my go-to savory spice blend when I want to add zesty peppery flavor to any recipe calling for salt and pepper as seasonings. Mild on the heat scale, the nice thing about this all-purpose seasoning is that no one flavor stands out (it's not overly garlicky, for example), which means you can add it to any recipe to enhance it without altering it -- just like you'd use salt and pepper.

2. Mama T's Olive Oil Vinaigrette: I use this classic herb vinaigrette as an everyday salad dressing for tossed salads as well as for steamed or microwaved vegetables. It's an excellent choice when feeding a group of folks who may have different dietary concerns or preferences, and where a creamy or strongly-flavored salad dressing might not please everyone. But more importantly, this salt-free vinaigrette is delicious as a salad dressing AND as a marinade for everything from fish and shellfish to chicken, veggies and even steak or other meat.

3. Jump Up & Kiss Me Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce: If you enjoy spicy sauces with a twist of fruit, this all-natural, medium-heat no-sodium hot sauce is a must-have. Made with habanero peppers, pineapple and passion fruit, the tropical flavors are like an island vacation for your mouth. The judicious use of savory ingredients like onions and spices keeps this luscious sauce from being too sweet. With layers of rich, palate-pleasing flavors and just the right amount of peppery kick, Jump Up & Kiss Me Passion Fruit Hot Sauce perfectly balances sweet & tangy for a seductive taste that complements seafood, poultry, pork, stir-fry dishes, Caribbean fare and more.

If you're interested in trying other low-salt or no-salt sauces and seasonings, make sure to check our complete list of no sodium and low sodium products.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Xtreme Hot Sauce

If you love really hot habanero hot sauces but also have high expectations for their flavor -- and assuming you're not a vampire -- you need to check out Xtreme Hot Sauce, the latest new product at the Carolina Sauce Company. This aptly-named hot sauce stands out from the crowd on every level: First, it comes in an eye-catching flask instead of the usual 5oz hot sauce bottle. One nice thing about the flask is that you get more sauce for your money, as it holds 7.5 fluid ounces (think of it as getting an extra half-bottle of sauce for the same price as many 5oz hot sauces). The simple, plain brown label with the graphic "X" is also a dramatic departure from the typical "busy" designs on many lesser hot sauces.

Second, the sauce inside the bottle is satisfyingly "extreme" without being "insane." What I mean is that this 100% all-natural hot sauce packs a mighty habanero wallop BUT not to the point where you can't taste the rich, garlicky flavor (hence my reference to vampires) with citrusy notes. Xtreme Hot Sauce takes the heat level right to the edge, without going overboard, so you can enjoy your food while also experiencing a good "hot sauce buzz" or endorphin rush. This sauce is pleasantly thick in texture with little bits of garlic and pepper, making it interesting to the tongue, which some folks (like myself) find appealing in a hot sauce. The aroma is also quite intense, with plenty of pungent garlic and peppery "bite" - yes, you might sneeze if you take a big whiff from the open bottle. But this is all consistent with the Xtreme theme, after all.

Best of all, Xtreme Hot Sauce is an excellent way to add intense heat to a savory dish without extremely painful consequences later, because it doesn't contain artificial heat enhancers (no extract in this baby). From pizza to burgers to Tex-Mex to casseroles and more, you can enjoy this hot sauce on pretty much anything except dessert. It's also a great heat & flavor booster for salsa, BBQ sauce, and recipes. If you're counting carbs or watching your sodium intake, you'll like the fact that this powerful and versatile hot sauce has only 1 carb and 35mg of sodium per teaspoon -- and trust me, a teaspoon goes a L-O-N-G way.

So, if you enjoy living life to the fullest and eating "on the edge", get some Xtreme Hot Sauce, especially while it's on sale at Carolina Sauce!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Haiti Is Hot! Hot Sauces

Haiti Is Hot! hot sauces come to us from Haiti thanks to the efforts of Bel Soley, a visionary company committed to the rebuilding of Haiti "one pepper at a time." Made from the native Haitian variety of habanero known as the Piman Bouk, these amazingly delicious and fiery-hot hot sauces are based on traditional Haitian recipes and use all-natural, locally produced ingredients.

The Piman Bouk pepper has been measured raw at 124,000 Scoville Units and both flavors of Haiti Is Hot! pepper sauce feature plenty of heat, with the Mango-Acerola Cherry Hot Sauce on the hot side of medium-hot and the Papaya Hot Sauce being noticeably hotter, a good solid 7 or more on a 10-point heat scale. But what makes these hot sauces really stand out is their superb, unique flavors thanks to the use of the finest ingredients. Bel Soley works with small local farmers who grow their fruits and vegetables using organic standards. The Mango-Cherry sauce blends fresh Piman Bouk habaneros with the finest Francique and Mango Blanc mangoes (over 60 mango varieties grow in Haiti!) plus Acerola cherries for a sauce that's naturally sweet with a spunky hint of tartness and a peppery punch. The Papaya hot sauce combines papaya with a local sweet variety of grapefruit called Chadeque and cane sugar to create a tangy, fruity taste with a big habanero wallop. I like both of these hot sauces on all sorts of grilled food and robust dishes, from meat (including goat of course) to poultry to seafood, and of course they're ideal for making authentic Creole and Haitian meals.

Haiti Is Hot! Hot Sauces are sold in Haiti under the name "Nap Boule!", which in Creole means "we are on fire!" When you purchase these hot sauces, you help the rebuilding efforts that are ongoing in Haiti: Bel Soley (which means "beautiful sun") is actively involved at the community level to foster local economic development, entrepreneurship and empowerment coupled with the improvement and protection of Haiti's environment including reforestation efforts and financial assistance to small farms that want to implement organic methods and obtain organic certification. For this reason -- and also because these hot sauces taste great -- we are pleased to include the Haiti Is Hot! sauces in our Sauce for a Cause program. And for a limited time, you can purchase either or both flavors of Haiti is Hot! Sauce at a special discounted sale price when you order them from the Carolina Sauce Company.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Busha Browne's Spicy Tomato Love Apple Sauce in a New Bigger Bottle!

Check out the new, larger 12oz bottle of Busha Browne's Spicy Tomato Love Apple Sauce, also with a spiffy updated look for the label! The recipe is the same delicious flavor: Lots of rich, ripe tomatoes (also known as "love apples"), a touch of cane sugar and a dash of Jamaican spices plus just enough fiery scotch bonnet peppers to heat things up. The ingredients are all-natural, low-carb and very low sodium, making this zesty sauce a healthy addition to everything from your family recipes to your favorite savory dish. Enjoy Busha Browne's Love Apple Sauce as an alternative to ketchup on scrambled eggs, burgers and hot dogs; as a steak sauce and accompaniment to grilled foods; and as a dipping sauce for french fries, onion rings, tater tots and more. Best of all, this larger bottle is now available at the same price as the smaller bottle when you order it from the Carolina Sauce Company, so you get more sauce for your dough!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Scorned Woman Chipotle & Garlic Pepper Sauce

Is great flavor important to you when selecting a hot sauce? Do you enjoy the pungent flavor of garlic? How about the smoky, fiery heat of chipotles? If you answered yes to these 3 questions, then Scorned Woman Chipotle & Garlic Pepper Sauce is for you. Not nearly as hot as the original Scorned Woman Hot Sauce, this hot sauce is all about the flavor. Moderately spicy on the heat scale (about a mild medium to most folks), this zesty hot sauce features the robust flavors of chipotle and garlic in a tangy -- but not overly vinegary -- base, making it an excellent choice when you want to add complementary flavors with a fiesty kick. I like this hot sauce on pretty much anything grilled: hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken, shrimp, veggie kabobs and the like. As you can imagine, it's also quite good on nachos, burritos, tacos and other Tex-Mex and Southwestern fare. I've even been known to splash it on pizza and spaghetti to rev up the flavor. Scorned Woman Chipotle Garlic Sauce also works well in hearty recipes including pretty much anything with ground meat, plus stews, casseroles, bean dishes, roasted vegetables and the like. Use a dash or two on rotisserie chicken, deli sandwiches and leftovers from last night's dinner to wake up your palate. At only $4.25 for a full-size 5oz bottle when you order it from the Carolina Sauce Company, Scorned Woman Chipotle Garlic Pepper Sauce is a great deal!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS: If you're counting carbs or watching your sodium intake, you'll be glad to know that this hot sauce has no carbs and only 25mg of sodium per teaspoon.

Thomas Gourmet Pineapple Chutney

If you enjoy exotic tropical flavors and rich texture in your food, you will love Thomas Gourmet Pineapple Chutney, an all-natural, sweet-savory chutney from Greensboro, North Carolina. Made with ripe, juicy pineapples, sweet raisins, zippy ginger and other tropical ingredients and spices, this seductively delicious chutney is thick and chunky, with an occasional crunch due to the inspired addition of slivered almonds. Thomas Pineapple Chutney is divine on fish and seafood, chicken and poultry, and with pork chops, ham and roast pork. It's also a fabulous addition to stir-fry, rice, and Asian noodle dishes. Use it on your sandwich as an exotic condiment, and pair it with cream cheese or brie to enjoy on croissants, toast, bagels, crackers, etc. This wonderful chutney may be made in NC, but the flavor definitely says, "island vacation!" And best of all, Thomas Pineapple Chutney is currently on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS: You can order this Pineapple Chutney by the jar, or as part of our two-jar Gourmet Chutney Gift Box

Thomas Gourmet Cranberry Chutney

I have a confession: I love cranberry sauce and could eat it year-round, especially the real deal made with whole cranberries and all-natural ingredients (but I'll admit that I even have a soft spot in my heart for the jellied canned stuff). I also enjoy cooking with cranberries year-round and always stock my freezer in the fall when fresh cranberries are available in the grocery store. If enjoy cranberries too, I have good news: Thomas Gourmet Cranberry Chutney is now available all year, and not just around Thanksgiving and Christmas! This all-natural sweet and savory chutney is packed with tart cranberries, sweet apples, golden raisins and a dash of exotic spices and zippy ginger for fabulously rich flavor that you'll enjoy year-round with all sorts of savory foods. As you can imagine, this cranberry chutney is ideal with turkey, chicken, duck, goose, Cornish hen and other fowl including game birds like pheasant, quail and dove. But it is also remarkably good when paired with meats like pork chops and roast pork, grilled steak, venison and other meats. Combine some cranberry chutney with prepared horseradish for an elegant accompaniment to roast beef or London broil. Blend it with softened cream cheese to enjoy on bagels, croissants, toast, and even as a condiment for cold deli sandwiches, especially turkey or chicken breast sandwiches. Or if you're a hard-core cranberry freak like I am, enjoy it straight from the jar with pita wedges, chips, pretzels, bagel crisps or crackers.

Thomas Gourmet Cranberry Chutney is currently on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company online store, and you can also order it as part of a two-jar chutney gift box either combined with another flavor of Thomas Chutney or as two jars of the cranberry. Like all Thomas Chutneys, the cranberry chutney is fat-free, all-natural, and very low sodium.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Sweet Gourmet Gift Set

If you have a sweet tooth, or need a unique and delicious gift for someone who does, check out our newest Gift Set from the Carolina Sauce Company, our delightfully decadent Sweet Gourmet Gift Set! This gift set features a full-size jar of each of the following:

*Mullen's Apple Sauce, made from an old family recipe using a variety of apples, sugar and a touch of cinnamon and spice, just like Grandma used to make, and with a wonderfully thick and chunky consistency that makes this apple sauce perfect on its own or with pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake, and even as a side dish for pork and other savory dishes or on its own straight from the jar

*Lilly's Gourmet Maple Butter, another old family recipe that you can spread on biscuits, toast, pancakes or waffles, stir into oatmeal and other hot cereals, heat and drizzle over ice cream, or even in recipes for quick breads and cookies

*Mrs. Picky Fanicky's Zesty Peach Cocktail MmmMarmalade, made in the NC mountains using succulent, sun-ripened peaches plus pineapple and spices for some tropical flair. Makes a sublime filling for peach cobbler, a topping for pancakes and cheesecake, and a quick snack or appetizer when poured over softened cream cheese and served with crackers

*Mrs. Picky Fanicky's Apple Pie MmmMarmalade, also from the NC mountains and a blue-ribbon winner at the NC State Fair, one taste and you'll agree that this old-fashioned apple marmalade tastes like apple pie in a jar -- and it comes with a FREE recipe ideas card, as does the Peach Cocktail MmmMarmalade

All four mouthwatering treats in our Sweet Gourmet Gift Set are made with the finest all-natural ingredients and absolutely NO high fructose corn syrup (no HFCS), so you can feel good while indulging yourself. And it makes a great gourmet gift for Mother's Day at only $24.99!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Pickapeppa Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is Back!

Fans of authentic Jamaican cooking rejoice: The Pickapeppa Company of Jamaica has brought back its Jamaican jerk seasoning, with a new & improved recipe that's truly a genuine Jamaican jerk paste! Pickapeppa Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is made with all-natural ingredients in keeping with time-honored Jamaican traditions, including fiery hot scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic Jamaican allspice (pimento) and thyme plus other herbs & spices, escallions, cane sugar and cane vinegar. There are no artificial preservatives or fillers in this recipe, and the flavor is intensely rich, complex, savory and subtly sweet, with a healthy peppery kick.

Legend has it that jerk originally was developed by Jamaica's first inhabitants, the Tainos, and was later enhanced and perfected by the "Maroons", escaped African slaves who fought the British in the 17th century. Pickapeppa Jerk Seasoning is a versatile wet rub or paste that can be used on pretty much anything: meat (pork, lamb, goat, beef, venison), chicken & other poultry, fish and shellfish, and even vegetables like summer squash, mushrooms, peppers & onions, and rice dishes. As a general rule of thumb, use between 1 and 2 tablespoons of this concentrated jerk paste per pound of meat or chicken or fish, adjusting the amount to taste. Rub on, place in your refrigerator to marinate (anywhere from 30 minutes for fish to a few hours or overnight for meat), and then grill, broil, roast, crockpot, etc. Enjoy with hot white rice for an authentic Jamaican meal.

Pickapeppa Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is now available online at the Carolina Sauce Company, and it's currently on sale!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS: Pickapeppa Jamaican Jerk Seasoning has 0 grams of sodium per serving, in case you're looking for a very low sodium jerk paste...

Tortuga Caribbean Hell-Fire Sauce

Jamaica is known for its seriously hot scotch bonnet peppers, and Tortuga Caribbean Hell-Fire Sauce features them at their finest in all their fiery glory. This premium hot sauce is made with scotch bonnets at their peak ripeness, which accounts for the deep red-orange color of the sauce and also its naturally sweet, almost fruity notes (like a ripe red bell pepper - there is no fruit or sugar added to this hot sauce - but with habanero heat). The simple vinegar base allows the real flavor and fire of the scotch bonnet pepper to shine through without interference from heavy spices or additional vegetables. But don't assume that this is a thin, watery vinegar hot sauce: No, the texture is thick with plenty of little pieces of pepper plus seeds, pleasing to the tongue as well as to the palate.

Tortuga Caribbean Hell-Fire Sauce is a versatile all-purpose hot sauce for cooking and for using directly on served food. Because it is a scotch bonnet sauce, it is especially well-suited for Caribbean cuisine, including meat patties, red beans and rice, and other traditional island recipes. But don't limit yourself - this hot sauce is also terrific on hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken wings, sandwiches, grilled foods, and generally all meats, poultry and seafood. Tortuga Hell-Fire Sauce is also very low sodium, in case you're watching your salt intake. Best of all, it's currently on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company, for well under $4 a bottle!

Zestfully yours
Gloria

Thomas Gourmet Foods Chutneys

Chutneys are luxuriously exotic but food-friendly and approachable fruit-based condiments that are spoonably thick like jam, intriguingly spiced, and provide a richly-flavored counterpoint to meats, poultry and seafood. Often associated with Indian and Caribbean cuisine, where chutneys are often intensely flavored and densely packed with chunks of fruits and vegetables, chutneys are also used in the cuisine of the American South, where they are mellower in flavor, playing a gentler complementary role to main dishes like roast pork, chicken or lamb.

True to its mission of making delicious sauces and condiments that spark the imagination, Thomas Gourmet Foods has created a line of North Carolina chutneys that blend farm-fresh Southern fruits with just enough exotic spice to bring out the best in your food. Their Apple Chutney starts with sweet ripe apples and combines them with refreshingly zippy ginger, sweet raisins and tart lime juice for a zestily sweet-savory accompaniment for pork, beef or chicken, either as a table condiment or a glaze. It also pairs nicely with cheese and crackers, and serves as a grown-up substitute for jelly or jam on your bagel or croissant. For folks craving more of an old-fashioned Southern flavor, Thomas Gourmet Foods Green Tomato Chutney is a blast from the past. This tasty chutney begins with naturally tart green tomatoes and combines them with just enough onions, apples and golden raisins for a tangy, well-balanced savory condiment that's not too sweet. I like to pair this green tomato chutney with hamburgers and other robust meats, grilled tuna steaks, and even with omelets, or cream cheese and crackers.

If you enjoy Indian food and curry dishes, you'll love Thomas Gourment Foods Mango Chutney. Similar to traditional Indian chutneys but with a more delicate flavor for more universal appeal, this mango chutney is made with sweet mangoes and raisins plus fresh ginger and pungent garlic to temper the sweetness. Of course, you can use this mango chutney with curry dishes, but it's also a fantastic accent for simple seafood, poultry and meat dishes, and it makes a delicious condiment for sandwiches and burgers. If a sweeter, more jam-like chutney is your preference, then the Peach Chutney from Thomas Gourmet Foods is for you. Made with sun-ripened southern peaches and just a touch of garlic and exotic spices, this mouthwatering chutney is an ideal table condiment or cooking glaze for chicken, seafood and pork. I like to stir a little peach chutney into chicken salad, or use it instead of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce with fried seafood.

All four flavors of Thomas Gourmet Foods Chutneys are all-natural, made in North Carolina, and on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce

All Jamaican jerk sauces are not created equal: Some are sweet and others are savory, some are thinner and better for marinating or pouring on finished dishes, while others are thicker and better used as wet rubs or for spooning into a recipe. Some are intensely aromatic or incendiary in heat level, while others have a mellower balance of flavor and heat. So while the basic blend of spices and herbs that give Jamaican jerk its unmistakeable flavor usually remains the same, there are enough variations (from subtle to robust) on the essence of Jamaican jerk to ensure that there's a jerk sauce for everyone.

If your personal preference is for a savory and tart, less-sweet jerk sauce with rich but well-balanced flavors and a moderately hot level of peppery heat, then Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce is the jerk sauce for you. There's just enough sweetness in this sauce to smooth out any harsh edge from the hot peppers and vinegar. The texture is pourable but with enough body to let you use this tasty sauce as a table sauce and also as a wet rub for marinating. And the vinegar, in addition to adding the pleasant tartness, helps the usual jerk herbs and spices penetrate whatever you are marinating: pork, lamb, beef, goat, game, chicken, fish or seafood. Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce is all-natural and very low sodium, making it a healthy choice as well as a delicious one. And yes, it is made in Jamaica using traditional Jamaican spices and herbs, so the flavor is authentic. In sum, I think Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce is one of the most family-friendly jerk sauces on the market, with just enough spiciness to perk up your tastebuds without hurting them, and plenty of flavor to satisfy jerk purists. If you've never tried Jamaican jerk, this is a great "starter" sauce. And if you are already a fan, Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce will soon become one of your favorites for everyday use. Get it from the Carolina Sauce Company, where it's currently on sale!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

PS: The label on the bottle of Tortuga Jamaican Jerk Sauce has an easy and delicious recipe for jerk pork, to help you get started.

Tortuga Mango & Ginger Stir Fry Sauce

Two of my favorite tropical flavors, sweet mango and zippy ginger, are masterfully blended together with island spices and seasonings in Tortuga Mango & Ginger Stir Fry Sauce from the sunny island of Barbados. As the name suggests, this delicious, mildly spicy sauce is fabulous for marinading and stir frying all sorts of seafood as well as chicken and veggies. You can also pour it on steamed or microwaved food for a burst of zesty flavor, or even stir it into plain cooked rice to dress it up. I've been known to use Tortuga Mango & Ginger Stir Fry Sauce on tossed green salads as an alternative to salad dressing. Try it as an alternative to mayo or other ordinary condiments when composing a cold shellfish and/or vegetable salad, for an exotic tropical twist. The label even has a quick and easy recipe for a cheese spread to enjoy on crackers!

Virtually impossible to find outside of the Caribbean, and a favorite of folks who have cruised to the Caymans and other Caribbean destinations, Tortuga Mango & Ginger Stir Fry Sauce is a rare gem of a sauce that's now readily available -- and on sale -- at the Carolina Sauce Company online store. If you're watching your salt or carb intake, you'll be thrilled to know that this tasty treat is low carb (only 1 gram of carbs per serving) and very low sodium (only 5 mg per serving). Give it a try, and you'll bring some warm Caribbean sunshine to a dreary winter day!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Tortuga Caribbean Steak Sauce

I first had the pleasure of tasting Tortuga Caribbean Steak Sauce last summer, while on our annual summer "retreat" week when we get some R&R while sampling potential new products, whipping up recipes in the kitchen and brainstorming for new "saucy" ideas. I remember my first taste of this tropical, summery take on steak sauce: the usual savory-tart flavors associated with steak sauce, but accented with spicy Caribbean spices and peppers, and brightened with sweet mango and citrus notes. The end result is a combination of flavors to tempt the tongue and complement your steak, in a rich thick base that will cling to the meat.

It took a while, but we finally have Tortuga Caribbean Steak Sauce in stock at the Carolina Sauce Company, and now you, too, can enjoy this exotic but food-friendly steak sauce on all sorts of meat, including steak (of course), hamburgers, roast beef, pork, venison, and other hearty fare. Not just a table sauce, you can use Tortuga Caribbean Steak Sauce as a wet rub to marinade meat, chicken (it's great on dark meat) and game prior to grilling, roasting or broiling. You can also mix it to your meatloaf, sloppy joes, and other ground beef recipes for mouthwatering flavor. You can even use it on scrambled eggs and sausage to add zip, and use it instead of ketchup for a more robust flavor. Tortuga Caribbean Steak Sauce is now on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company online store, so go ahead and order a few bottles today!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Lilly's Gourmet Maple Butter

Lilly's Gourmet Maple Butter is a delicious old-fashioned treat that dates back almost 100 years to an old family recipe that helped a former schoolmarm with 14 children of her own make ends meet. Made with real butter and milk and with a lovely maple flavor that's just sweet enough without being cloying, Lilly's Maple Butter is simply spectacular on pancakes and French toast, stirred into hot cereal, warmed in the microwave and drizzled over vanilla ice cream, spooned onto baked sweet potatoes, spread on hot biscuits or toast, and used any other way you can think of when you're craving real maple flavor with buttery richness. I'm not embarrassed to confess that I've been known to eat it straight from the jar -- yes, it's that good, and addictive!

Today, Lilly's Gourmet Maple Butter is lovingly made in Wake Forest, North Carolina by the granddaughter of Lilly, the namesake of this decadent delight. It's currently on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company, and we'll send you a couple of wonderful free recipes when you order a jar from us!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Mullen's Apple Sauce

The description on the label of Mullen's Apple Sauce says that it tastes like apple pie without the crust. Having had my share of store-bought apple sauce in my life, I was a bit skeptical -- until I opened my first jar of Mullen's Apple Sauce and had a taste. Oh...my.... YUMMMMMM!! The label doesn't lie: Mullen's Apple Sauce really does taste like the mouthwatering filling of the best old-fashioned homemade apple pie you've ever had! The texture is just right, with big chunks of tender apples (I'm guessing more than 1 variety is used) in a thick sauce base of the perfect consistency (not gummy nor gritty nor runny), with just the right balance of natural sweetness (no sickly-sweet high fructose corn syrup here!) and pleasantly tart notes from a dash of lemon juice. The spices are subtle, without any single one standing out but instead blending in harmony to complement and enhance the natural flavor of the apples. Clearly, this all-natural apple sauce is made with the finest ingredients, and with a loving hand, just as in the olden days. And when you read Jim Mullen's story and taste his creation, you'll understand why I believe that Mullen's Apple Sauce really is the world's -- and not just Chicago's -- finest.

Mullen's Apple Sauce is delicious as a topping for pancakes and waffles, muffins, coffee cake, and vanilla ice cream (especially if you warm it up in your microwave before spooning over the ice cream). But don't confine this wholesome treat to the breakfast table or dessert tray: Mullen's Apple Sauce is also terrific as a condiment for all sorts of pork dishes, German food, roast turkey, grilled chicken and more. You can enjoy it chilled from the fridge as a no-work dessert, or mix it into a bowl of hot oatmeal or other hot cereal in the mornings, or simply grab a jar and a spoon and dig in. Once you try Mullen's Apple Sauce, we're sure you'll never go back to eating store brands again! Go ahead and try a jar (or more) while it's on sale at the Carolina Sauce Company, and support a good cause* while enjoying great food!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

*A portion of the profits from the sale of Mullen's Apple Sauce are donated to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, which assists officers and their families in times of need.