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Finding a Therapist That Doesn’t Suck (And What Actually Worked for Me) - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Finding a Therapist That Doesn’t Suck (And What Actually Worked for Me)
Look, life’s f**king hard. Between the job, the existential dread, and your mother-in-law’s meatloaf (which might actually be a cry for help), there’s a good chance you’ve considered therapy.  Maybe... Read more...
How I Unf*cked Myself: Unlocking the Secrets to a Balanced Life - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
How I Unf*cked Myself: Unlocking the Secrets to a Balanced Life
Everything is fine. Until…you know…it f*cking isn’t. I woke up one day and realized I’ve been operating on autopilot. I’ve checked all the boxes. Career? Check. Accomplishments? Check. Relationship? You... Read more...
Sean's Origin Story - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Sean's Origin Story
Hey it's Sean here from 13 Stars Hot Sauce. My hot sauce journey started before I was even born. When my mother was pregnant with me she used to go to... Read more...
Spice to Service: 13 Stars Supports Pets for Vets - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Spice to Service: 13 Stars Supports Pets for Vets
Let’s face it—life can be bland without a little spice. Thankfully, 13 Stars Hot Sauce has been helping people across America add flavor to their food and their lives. But... Read more...
13 Stars Hot Sauce Triumphs at the 2025 Scovie Awards! - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
13 Stars Hot Sauce Triumphs at the 2025 Scovie Awards!
13 Stars Hot Sauce Triumphs at the 2025 Scovie Awards! Good news, heat lovers: 13 Stars Hot Sauce is on fire—again! Our Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce is popular. It won... Read more...
13 Stars Hot Sauce: Supporting Military Service Year-Round - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
13 Stars Hot Sauce: Supporting Military Service Year-Round
Every year, on November 11, our nation stops to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day began to celebrate the end of World... Read more...
13 Stars Hot Sauce: Officially Launching on Amazon! - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
13 Stars Hot Sauce: Officially Launching on Amazon!
We’re excited to announce that 13 Stars Hot Sauce is now officially available on Amazon! Whether you’ve been a longtime fan or you’re new to the world of craft hot... Read more...
Does Hot Sauce Go Bad? - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Does Hot Sauce Go Bad?
For those who love adding heat to their food, hot sauce is an essential. But just how long does a bottle of your favorite sauce last? Let’s break down the... Read more...
Add Some Heat to Your Event with Custom-Labeled 13 Stars Hot Sauce - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Add Some Heat to Your Event with Custom-Labeled 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Add Some Heat to Your Event with Custom-Labeled 13 Stars Hot Sauce At 13 Stars Hot Sauce, we believe every event deserves a spicy twist. Now offering custom-label hot sauce... Read more...
Wrapping Up The Big E 2024: 13 Stars Hot Sauce Success - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Wrapping Up The Big E 2024: 13 Stars Hot Sauce Success
Wrapping Up The Big E 2024: 13 Stars Hot Sauce Success What an amazing last three weeks! We have just wrapped up another year of The Big E and it... Read more...
Veterans Receive Free Admission on September 13 at THE BIG E 2024 - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Veterans Receive Free Admission on September 13 at THE BIG E 2024
On September 13, 2024, veterans can enter THE BIG E for free. This fair highlights all six New England states. It begins by honoring military service. Veterans can enjoy many... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Picking Habanero Peppers at the Perfect Time - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
The Ultimate Guide to Picking Habanero Peppers at the Perfect Time
When to Pick Your Perfect Habanero Peppers Read more...
History of the Jalapeño Pepper - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
History of the Jalapeño Pepper
At one point or another, you've likely tried a jalapeno pepper. Maybe you've added some to your nachos, tacos, or salsa. However, do you know anything about the history of... Read more...
History of the Ghost Pepper - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
History of the Ghost Pepper
At first glance, the Ghost Pepper may seem like just another fiery chili. But it's much more than that. Known by the scientific name Capsicum chinense, this pepper has a... Read more...
The History of Vinegar - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
The History of Vinegar
There are currently a lot of different types of vinegar on the market but where did vinegar originate from? Read more...
The Different Types of Vinegar - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
The Different Types of Vinegar
As the most widely available and easily manufactured mild acid, Vinegar has historically had a wide variety of industrial, domestic, and culinary uses. Read more...
The History of the Habanero Pepper - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
The History of the Habanero Pepper
Similar to our other blog posts covering the main peppers in our sauces (Poblano, etc.) this blog post covers the short history of the habanero, some basic uses of the... Read more...
How to Stop the Burning After Eating Chili Peppers - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
How to Stop the Burning After Eating Chili Peppers
As a right of passage to all chili-heads and hot sauce lovers alike there are times where the spice gets the best of you. From the sweating to the gut... Read more...
How to Stop Hot Pepper Burns - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
How to Stop Hot Pepper Burns
So you forgot to wear gloves. Been there; done that.  There is more than one way to treat a pepper burn. This blog post will cover some of the other... Read more...
History of the Poblano - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
History of the Poblano
As one of the main ingredients of our new sauce Big Red One it seemed fitting to provide some backstory on the ever popular dark green chili. The reasonings behind why we... Read more...
What is the scoville scale? - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
What is the scoville scale?
I am sure a majority of you are generally familiar with the basics of the scoville scale. The higher on the scale the hotter the chili. It's as simple as... Read more...
What is Capsaicin? - 13 Stars Hot Sauce
What is Capsaicin?
What the hell is capsaicin? What the heck are scoville units? These are the questions that keep us up at night. Read more...