Things will be heating up at Taco Bell this summer as the fast food chain will be bringing back its Volcano Menu along with the Lava Sauce that can really spice things up. The Volcano Menu consists of spicy versions of their tacos, burritos, and nachos and was first introduced back in 1995 as a tie in to the movie Congo. The Volcano items themselves were not overly spicy, but the Lava Sauce definitely has a kick and is the hottest sauce that...
Prepare yourselves, hot sauce lovers. Over the past few years, we have had shortages of toilet paper, milk, various produce items, ramen noodles, and more. But now we have one that will really hit home: that go-to favorite Huy Fong Sriracha Sauce! Due to drought and labor issues, chili peppers are in short supply and that is impacting the availability of Huy Fong products which also includes their Chili Garlic Sauce and Sambal Oelek. No new...
It's time once again for the Paqui One Chip Challenge! Each year this Austin-based company releases their one scorching hot tortilla chip to challenge those that claim they love spicy food. I missed out on last year's chip, but I currently have four of the 2021 chips on the way. On their website, they claim that "This chip will destroy you!" The 2021 Carolina Reaper Chip is made with both the Carolina Reaper and Scorpion chilis, and they ask...
As of today, Taco Bell is bringing back one of my all-time favorite menu items from that establishment: the Naked Chicken Chalupa. That is basically a taco (or chalupa) in reverse, where the fried chicken patty is the shell holding in the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado ranch sauce. This one is junk food overload as it offers pure indulgence with its nice and crispy chicken shell that delivers a welcome twist on the standard TB fare. The...
Welcome to Spicy Foods Review, a new blog dedicated to foods that bring the heat. I am Paul White (aka Pablo Blanco), lover of all things with spice. I can take the heat, but I’m not looking for the absolute most insanely hot stuff out there, as I want taste with my spice as well. The right balance of heat and flavor is the true perfection in my opinion, where fire meets flavor. But I do venture into the inferno from time to time. My goal with...