I sat down in Salem, Massachusetts with Thomas Vallor, guide of the Satanic Salem Walking Tours, and his dog named Satan to talk about witchcraft, Halloween, and the truth about Satanism while climbing the TorchBearer hot sauce heat ladder.

From the myths of the witch trials to the philosophy of The Satanic Temple, we dig into what Salem really stands for beyond superstition.

🔥 Featuring TorchBearer’s Smokey Horseradish, Son of Zombie, and Garlic Reaper sauces.

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On this episode of Fire & Flavor, we go straight to the source! Ever wonder where the intense, smoky heat in your favorite craft hot sauce REALLY comes from? We visit Roots in Reverie in Lee, NH, the secret weapon behind Cousin Dean's Hot Sauce, to uncover the incredible journey of the Chocolate Habanero pepper.

Join us as we talk with farmers Josh and Miranda and Cousin Dean's founders, Dean and Alex, about the challenges of growing specialty peppers in New Hampshire, how a community-focused partnership creates sauces with unbelievable flavor, and the true meaning of "seed-to-bottle."

This video features a deep dive into local agriculture, small business collaboration, and the craft of making gourmet hot sauce and other pepper products. Learn about pepper farming, sustainable agriculture in New England, and the value of supporting local food makers in NH and beyond.

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IG 📸: @cousindeans_hotsauce / @rootsinreverie

Web 🌐: https://cousindeans.com /

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Join me as I sit down with Tinkertown Provisions, a small-batch hot sauce maker from the Western Catskills creating bold flavors and creative storytelling. In this episode we dive into their brand philosophy, community mission, and unique media projects before tasting two standout sauces: Rain and Haze.

I give my first impressions straight from the spoon. Along the way we talk about their inspirations, the role of the Catskills in their craft, and what’s next for their growing lineup of sauces.

If you’re into artisan hot sauces, storytelling, and discovering the makers behind the bottles, this one’s for you.

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Web 🌐: https://tinkertownprovisions