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Review – DEFCON Deathmatch Mark IV Cluckwing Orange Wing Sauce

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Is there impartiality around the Roberts homestead towards DEFCON sauces? You betcha! We are definitely a “DEFCON house”!

Now, before you rush in to figuratively lynch me and bash the above statement into thinking that I do not take my role as reviewer or critic seriously, I will certainly take a stern critical eye to the things that John and Maggie Dilley (AKA the DEFCON “Creator” and “Createss”) call into being. Their Hobby Horse and Habby Pony Sauces float around the “so-so” level in my preference (simply because I’m not a huge horseradish fan), and their Def-Konichi Asian style tipping sauce (which I believe is now defunct) didn’t exactly pop my taco.

That having been said, I don’t think any soul alive has topped DEFCON for pure wing sauce yumminess (which the exception of Ott’s Buffalo Sauce in the mild category) with the Defense Condition series, which includes Mild (#3), Medium (#2) and Hot (#1) variations. All three are superb, “must-own” products…

The UCP Heartland Inaugural St. Louis Wing Ding

UCP Heartland Inaugural St. Louis Wing DingIf you want to find out who the King of Wings is in the St. Louis, Missouri metro area, come on down to the UCP Heartland Inaugural Wing Ding!

I’ve been asked to be a judge for this hot event, in which local restaurants duke it out in an all-out contest for the title of the “Best Chicken Wings” in two categories: Best National Chain and Tastiest Wing by a Local Restaurant.

The UCP Heartland Inaugural Wing Ding will be held at at the Crestwood Court in the old Crestwood Plaza on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The general public can get all-you-can-eat samples of all the entrants’ wings AND get two free beverages (beer or soda) for only $25 per person. All proceeds…

Palm Beach Gardens Company Wins Award

2010 SCOVIE AWARDS RECOGNIZES PALM BEACH GARDENS COMPANY FOR PRODUCT EXCELLENCE

When the results of the 2010 Scovie Awards, the world’s leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Chef Wayne Howey of Tropical Island Gourmet was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. Palm Beach Gardens-based Tropical Island Gourmet Co., which distributes a wide assortment of bottled sauces and Spice Blends, has received a First Place 2010 Scovie Award. In the industry’s most rigorous blind tastings, a panel of the country’s top culinary experts sampled hundreds of the world’s most lauded gourmet foods, and the top scoring products each won a coveted Scovie banner.

First Place in the Medium Hot Sauce category was awarded to Tropical Island Gourmet’s top selling “Fire Ant Juice” which is manufactured locally by Sauce Crafters (www.saucecrafters.com) in Riviera Beach Fl. Over 600 products from around the world competed for top honors. The Scovie Awards were created by Dave DeWitt, the nation’s leading author on fiery cuisine and founder of the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. The awards are…

2016 St. Louis Wing Ding is Coming!

Wing-Ding-Buffalo-Wings(St. Louis, MO) Local restaurants will compete to see who has the “best chicken wings” in St. Louis at the 6th Annual Wing Ding St. Louis. This year’s event will be from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, August 11, 2016, at Queeny Park (Greensfelder Arena), (at 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011).  The Wing Ding is sponsored by Schlafly, CARF International, 105.7 The Point, Coca-Cola, Ices Plain and Fancy and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

2015 World Hot Sauce Awards Winners List

2015 World Hot Sauce Awards ListJust released today from the Louisiana Hot Sauce Expo held this weekend – the 2015 World Hot Sauce Awards Winners List!

Condiments Division:
Chile Oil
3. Chili Beak – Spicy Roasted Chili Oil
2. Hot Licks – Hot Licks Blood Orange Habanero X Virgin Olive Oil
World Champion: Sutter Buttes Natural and Artisan Foods – Citrus Habanero Infused Olive Oil

Ketchup
3.CaJohn’s Fiery Foods – Scotch Bonnet Ketchup
2. Culley’s Chipotle Ketchup
World Champion:Uncle Roy’s Comestible Concoctions – Chillichup

Mustard
3. Uncle Roy’s Comestible Concoctions – Chocolate Chilli Mustard
2. Poca’s Hottest – Shak Nasti Cajun Honey Mustard
World Champion: River Bend Specialties, LLC. – Grandpa Spencer’s Hot & Spicy Mustard

Relish
3. Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen – Lime Leaf Sambal
2. Posh Pickles and Preserves – Sa’ Va’ Tu’o’ng ‘o’t
World Champion: B-Dubb’s Desert Inferno Hot Sauce LLC – Chow-Chow Extreme

Salad Dressing
3. Texas Brew Products/Salsa – I’m Your Huckleberry Dressing
2. Stagecoach Salsa Company – Miss Kim’s Spicy Bacon Ranch
World Champion: FrogBone Cajun Sauces – Remoulade

Steak Sauce
3. B.T. Enterprises – Buffalo Tom’s Gourmet Hot Sauce
2. SMOK BRAND, LLC – SMOK Brand Whiskey Glaze
World Champion: Jimmy’s Sauces (South Africa) – Jimmy’s Steakhouse Sauce

Table Seasoning
3. Gary’s Seasoning- Too Hot for Mama
2. Dell Cove Spice Co. – Butt Kickin’ BBQ Popcorn Seasoning
World Champion: AmberFyre Foods/Chicks and Salsa – Sassy…