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Sunday, January 15, 2006
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Feel free to make your comments or tell your adventures with hot sauces. Got a question...ask your many chili head friends from around the globe. Catch the heatwave at Atomic Blast!
Posted at 11:21 am by atomicblast
 | | | Frank
August 27, 2008 10:20 PM PDT
Hey heatmaster...you "did" burn me up! I love the shop great selection. | |
| | | Name
August 1, 2008 05:42 PM PDT
hot stuff man i like it !!! | |
| | | Mary E.
March 8, 2008 10:23 PM PST
Thanks for all your help when I was shopping for sauces in your hot shop in Southbridge Mall...I made some great purchases that will be alot of fun at the celebration! | |
| | | Eric
March 8, 2008 10:21 PM PST
You guys have the coolest shop in Southbrideg! Love it!! | |
| | | Eddie
July 9, 2007 01:58 PM PDT
Love the shop! Wish we had one in Bridgeport, why not move there? | |
| | | KIMT-TV
October 28, 2006 10:11 PM PDT
Is it Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Justin Foss
MASON CITY, Iowa (KIMT)
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Is it Merry christmas or happy holidays?
For some, it's such an easy answer to a completely complex conundrum.
For years, stores like Target have tried to be "inclusive" by not singling out one specific holiday.
But now, the American Family Association is claiming credit for putting the word Christmas back in the advertising, thanks to a recent boycott.
A press release from Target says it has and will continue to say Christmas...it's a debate retailers have dealt with for years.
Dan Mumby owns a business, and tells KIMT Newschannel Three, "Yes I think it's on a corporate level, and it's a corporate decision because they don't want to insult any group of people."
But these days, it's not just in the stores, it's in our homes.
One person says, "I said Merry Christmas to Colleen and she says you can't say that and I says oh yes I can."
Another person says, "Have a happy holiday...Why? Because I don't want to offend anybody."
Another person says, "I don't think about offending people, I mean I'd feel bad if I do, but I never thought about it before."
When asked, "Is it a big debate?" A student replied, "Yes, I think so, we've actually talked about it in some of my classes."
While big retailers are worried about offending folks, small shops like this hot sauce store don't care what others think.
Mumby says, "If indeed it is so offensive to some individuals, then you can choose not to spend your dollars with us, we will not be offended, and you're dollar will not be missed."
So whether it's the business climate, or family tradition...
One person says, "It's merry Christmas, I'll tell you why I grew up saying Merry Christmas, I'll always say Merry Christmas, and it will always be Merry Christmas."
This debate won't end on December 25th.
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| | | KIMT-TV
October 28, 2006 09:49 AM PDT
Is it Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Justin Foss
MASON CITY, Iowa (KIMT)
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Is it Merry christmas or happy holidays?
For some, it's such an easy answer to a completely complex conundrum.
For years, stores like Target have tried to be "inclusive" by not singling out one specific holiday.
But now, the American Family Association is claiming credit for putting the word Christmas back in the advertising, thanks to a recent boycott.
A press release from Target says it has and will continue to say Christmas...it's a debate retailers have dealt with for years.
Dan Mumby owns a business, and tells KIMT Newschannel Three, "Yes I think it's on a corporate level, and it's a corporate decision because they don't want to insult any group of people."
But these days, it's not just in the stores, it's in our homes.
One person says, "I said Merry Christmas to Colleen and she says you can't say that and I says oh yes I can."
Another person says, "Have a happy holiday...Why? Because I don't want to offend anybody."
Another person says, "I don't think about offending people, I mean I'd feel bad if I do, but I never thought about it before."
When asked, "Is it a big debate?" A student replied, "Yes, I think so, we've actually talked about it in some of my classes."
While big retailers are worried about offending folks, small shops like this hot sauce store don't care what others think.
Mumby says, "If indeed it is so offensive to some individuals, then you can choose not to spend your dollars with us, we will not be offended, and you're dollar will not be missed."
So whether it's the business climate, or family tradition...
One person says, "It's merry Christmas, I'll tell you why I grew up saying Merry Christmas, I'll always say Merry Christmas, and it will always be Merry Christmas."
This debate won't end on December 25th.
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| | | Wilbur Scoville
October 25, 2006 01:44 PM PDT
Wilbur Scoville
AKA Wilbur Lincoln Scoville
Born: 1865
Died: 1942
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Scientist
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Scoville heat units
Pharmacologist at Parke Davis, a Detroit-based pharmaceutical company. In 1912, Scoville developed the "Scoville Organaloptic Test" to measure the perceived heat intensity of chile peppers. The test measured how much a spicy substance would have to be diluted in sugar water before its pungency was no longer noticable. Originally, Scoville ratings were based on human response to progressive dilutions, but contemporary applications employ machines to directly measure amounts of capsaicinoids, the chemicals responsible for the sensation of heat. Bell peppers are considered to have a Scoville rating of zero, that is, lacking any piquancy, whereas habanero peppers have a Scoville rating of 300,000. Pure capsaicin rates at 16 million Scoville units.
The American Pharmaceutical Association awarded Scoville the Ebert Prize in 1922, and the Remington Honor Medal in 1929, though likely these awards had nothing to do with his eponym.
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| | | MORE CHILI FACTS
October 25, 2006 01:33 PM PDT
Interesting Chile Pepper Facts
This information is presented for informational purposes only.
Anyone experiencing a medical problem should, of course, contact his or her physician.
Anti-Aging
Chile Heads have known for some time that the consumption of Chiles is not only fun but healthful. But now it's official! Anti-Aging guru Dr. Perricone (frequent guest on the
Oprah Show) has named Hot Peppers as one of the 10 "Super Foods".
Red Chili Pepper Linked to Cancer Prevention
Hot peppers are "hot" due to the chemical capsaicin which has been the subject of numerous research studies. In the news are several studies including one from the
American Association for Cancer Research, March 2006 reporting capsaicin killing prostate cancer cells. In other studies, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in
a study of the chemotherapeutic potential of capsicum, found that red chili peppers appear to be effective inhibitors of the cancer process.
Additionally, the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer also showed that
capsicum may have cancer-blocking properties.
Good for Your Health
Chiles are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and are reported to help lower blood pressure!
Chilis to treat insect bites
In Peru and other South American countries, fresh chili peppers are crushed and applied to treat insect bits from spiders, scorpions and bee stings.
Aphrodisiac
The chili pepper has a long history as a potent love potion in many cultures.
In fact, in 1590 a Jesuit priest, Jose de Acosta warned that the plant was "prejudicial to the health of young folks, chiefly to the soul, for it provokes to lust". Need a boost?
Try Blair's "Sexabi" Hot Sauce with Horny Goat Weed - another herb that is reported to enhance libido.
Ancient Warriors
Mayan warriors blinded and stunned their enemies by hurling chili pepper bombs at them.
Sweet Peppers
Green, sweet bell pepper have 2 times as much vitamin C as oranges; red and yellow bell peppers have 4 times as much.
Chili Peppers
The seeds are NOT the hottest part of peppers. It is at the point where the seed is attached to the white membrane inside the pepper that the highest concentration of
capsaicin (the compound giving peppers their pungent flavor) is found.
Black Pepper built Yale University
The first American millionaire was Elias Haskett Derby, who made his money importing black pepper. He used his fortune to endow Yale University.
Pepper Ransom
In 408 A.D. The Visigoths attacked Rome and demanded 3,000 pounds of pepper as part of the city's ransom.
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| | | Chili Facts
October 25, 2006 01:27 PM PDT
Q. Where do Chili Peppers originate?
A. It is thought that they made their first appearance around 7,000 BC in Mexico. The first European to "discover" Chili Peppers was Christopher Columbus in America in 1493. It is said that he was actually looking for an alternative to black pepper. What he found was a small hot pod in which he called the "pimiento" after the Spanish word for black pepper. Within a century, chili peppers' popularity had spread worldwide.
Q. What makes a Chili Pepper HOT?
A. Their pungency is derived from a compound called CAPSAICIN, which is a substance located in the internal partitions of the fruit, that causes acrid vapors and a burning taste.
Q. Won't I avoid the burn if I don't eat the seeds?
A. Seeds are not the source of heat in a pepper, as most people believe. The capsaicin is produced in the glands and the most heat is found in the placenta of the pepper that attaches the seeds to the pod.
Q. What's the best way to cool your mouth after eating a Chili Pepper?
A. Immediate consumption of dairy products like milk, sour cream or ice cream. The more fat in the product the better. Also, starchy foods tend to absorb the heat! A popular Mexican cure is to consume beer to cool the burn!
Q. Why won't good old-fashioned ice water cool your mouth down?
A. Pure capsaicin is a whitish powder, which is insoluble in cold water, which is why drinking water won't help to ease your burning tongue!
Q. I am a wimp! What is the mildest pepper I can eat?
A. The mildest peppers are Bell Peppers, Cherry Peppers and Yellow Peppers.
Q. I like it HOT! What are the more macho peppers?
A. Hotter categories of peppers include the Jalapeno Pepper and the Cayenne Pepper. The hottest pepper is the Habanero!
Q. Aside from Chili Pepper productions, what is the HOTTEST pepper ever?
A. A 1994 Red Savina Habanero from GNS Spices has tested an astonishing 577, 000 Scoville Units and is believed to be the hottest pepper ever tasted!
Q. What are Scoville Units?
A. Scoville units are what the heat intensity of a pepper is measured in. The more milder pepper, like the Bell Peppers range from 100 - 1,000 scovilles units. While the hottest peppers, like the Jalapeno and habanero, range from 5,000 - 300,000 scoville units.
Q. Are eating Chili Peppers good for your health?
A. Chiles are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and are reported to help lower blood pressure!
Q. Is there a rule of thumb about Chili Peppers that I should know?
A. The smaller and thinner the pepper, the hotter it will be!
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| | | HOT GUY
October 24, 2006 11:01 AM PDT
Sammy Kershaw Lyrics: Louisiana Hot Sauce
Little Susanna, down in Louisiana
Pretty as she can be
All the boys want her, they even say she's gonna
But she don't want nobody but me
Now I'm a lucky fellow, 'cause they all try to tell her
Girl you better leave him alone
But none of them can see, what she sees in me
She loves me way down to the bone
She'll sit around and tease 'em
Tell 'em she can please 'em
But I know that she's taking me home
Well well well
She's Louisiana Hot Sauce
Hotter than a fireball
Smoother than strawberry wine
She's lookin' good as I've seen
Strollin' in her tight jeans
Drivin' me out of my mind
Believe me there's no other
That comes in up above her
She knocks me right down to my knees
Well I know I could never have it any better
She spins me like a washing machine
And every time I hold her, man I start to smolder
When she pours her lovin' on me
She's Louisiana Hot Sauce
Well well well
She's Louisiana Hot Sauce
Hotter than a fireball
Smoother than strawberry wine
She's lookin' good as I've seen
Strollin' in her tight jeans
Drivin' me out of my mind
Believe me there's no other
That comes in up above her
She knocks me right down to my knees
I know I could never have it any better
She spins me like a washing machine
And every time I hold her, man I start to smolder
When she pours her lovin' on me
Well well well
She's Louisiana Hot Sauce
Hotter than a fireball
Smoother than strawberry wine
She's lookin' good as I've seen
Strollin' in her tight jeans
Drivin' me out of my mind
Believe me there's no other
That comes in up above her
She knocks me right down to my knees
I know I could never have it any better
She spins me like a washing machine
And every time I hold her, man I start to smolder
When she pours her lovin' on me
She's Louisiana Hot Sauce
Louisiana Hot Sauce
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| | | Name
August 31, 2006 08:40 AM PDT
From: R. Corey
Date: 08/26/06 22:01:06
To: atomicsman@hotmail.com
Subject: Texas Chili Contest
If you can read this whole story without laughing then there's no hope for
you.
I was crying by the end. Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you
pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is
even better.
For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They
actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It
takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park.
Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting
from Springfield, IL.
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili
cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I
happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to
the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two
judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and,
besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I
accepted".
Here are the scorecard notes from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could
remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames
out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'S AFTERBURNER CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm
supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to
give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw
the look on my face.
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like
I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more
beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in
the front part of my chest. I'm getting drunk from all of the beer.
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to
taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was
standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to look
HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding
considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit
the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can
no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed
paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili
had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring
beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off.
It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming.
Screw those rednecks.
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices
and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous,
sulfuric flames. I shit on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat
through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that
Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili
peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about
Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing
uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I
wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like
it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid
unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At
least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop
breathing it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If
I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI...
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold
but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor
hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out,
fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's
going to make it. poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot
chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report
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| | | Heatmaster
April 24, 2006 10:46 PM PDT
I will tell you one thing...no one knows how to heat you up like Atomic Blast. If you are into catching the "heatwave" well ride that crest into our world of hot products. Why be a chicken...follow this path and release those endorphins. So you think you are hot? Well come into our world...and see if you trully are! | |
| | | AB
March 5, 2006 09:14 AM PST
The hottest chili pepper currently recorded in the world record book is the Red Savina Habanero. | |
| | | Eric
February 17, 2006 08:49 PM PST
What is the hottest chili pepper in the world? | |
| | | Adam S.
February 6, 2006 10:54 PM PST
Hey was in your shop Sat. That is so cool. Have told all my co workers about your place and all the hot stuff you have. Am sure will be back for more! | |
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