FUN-HATING Sylvester Graham called spicy foods “some of the most powerful of the class of artificial stimulants” and warned good Christians against them. Maybe that’s why chileheads have a bit of a wicked streak? Taboos are such a kick. And so are edible gifts!
Got a chile-lover on your shopping list this year? Add a personal touch and save some cash by filling a basket with hand-selected spicy goodies! You can go low-brow with Atomic Fireballs, sriracha-flavored popcorn, and Frank’s Red Hot Pringles, or you could put together a more gourmet collection of dried chiles, chile pastes, and heat-infused snacks from your friendly neighborhood international market.
If you’ve got scratch to spare, though, you could also just kick back and leave it to the professionals. Fuego Box is a hot sauce-of-the-month club that sends small-batch and craft hot sauces right to your (or your loved one’s) door!