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    wanted Wanted to buy: Trinidad Maruga Scorpions - fresh pods only for sauce

    Looking to prototype a batch of sauce for my upcoming startup (again, just under a different name, most like) - need TMS pods... probably a few pounds to start.  Don't want mash.   Need the color to be a nice red.  Please message me if you are growing any and can supply between 2-4 pounds.  
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    Anyone else notice a dip of about 20% less revenue this year than last unilaterally?

    I talk with dozens of vendors at shows.  From antiques, to food, to woodcrafting, to sauces, to services.   Everyone has mentioned this year not a lot of people are opening their wallet.   Checked my metrics for year to date in 2017 and I can confirm, it's just about 20% less than 2016 at this...
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    trade-show Rebranding / Design reboot for show media walls / booth

    Sales this year have tripled what I did last year.  Granted I've got 3 more flavors with 6 total.   But one of the biggest challenges I've faced at shows is the statement "Oh, this is for people? I thought it was hot sauce for dogs."   As absurd as that sounds, I understand that marketing with...
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    So where can I find a who's who of current, honest and professional sauce reviewers and bloggers?

    Is there a master list somewhere of all the relevant, professional and honest food critics, sauce reviewers and bloggers?
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    Sam & Oliver's Mind Flay releases - special 50% off coupon presale

    Mind Flay has finally launched!   Officially available to the public this Black Friday, 11/27, this strawberry preserve, agave, white wine vinegar and Carolina reaper sauce is extremely tasty with a slow-fuse burn that will light up your sky. All-Natural, Gluten Free and Vegan, this strawberry...
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    How do I delete an album entirely in my Gallery?

    I cleared each pic out, and have no way to delete the actual gallery.   I tried clicking "Edit" when in gallery view, off the root, but it does not have the option within to remove or delete the now-empty gallery
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    bottles-jars Cannot find a company that makes the caps for salt/pepper shakers on old bottles

    I've only seen these branded and used with old corona bottles, and some Swedish off-brand, which I don't want either:     Anyone know if there's a company that makes lids like these that fit a 28ct woozy bottle?  I'm thinking about offering restaurants that buy my product them instead of...
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    bottles-jars Check out these new Flip Caps I am using for my glass BBQ bottles

    Here's the new flip-cap (I call it a PugNose Flip Cap for fun)   There's a secondary tamper evident pressure seal under the lid.  Tear off the shrink band, unscrew the lid and remove the seal, replace the lid for a nice pour, a restriction on flow (if you have loose sauce, it works wonder) and...
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    How do I manage a schedule with 341 hours of shows over 2 months?

    This upcoming fair season, I was able to book myself into some of the biggest state fairs we have in CT.  Now that the contracts are in place, deposits are paid and the venue booked, I need to start looking at staffing.  341.5 total fair hours of billable time if an employee were to help.  I'll...
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    artwork Best way to create a contest in social media - 3rd party?

    Last time I tried creating a giveaway contest using Facebook, and promoted the post to get people to like/share a "Tag someone who loves hot sauce" post that encouraged people to check out the site, like the FB Group page, share and/or tag someone else.   It worked great, except for one small...
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    co-packer Where to find someone to copack/manufacture a very small quantity of a limited sauce flavor?

    I proudly use Endorphin Farms for all my runs, and will continue to do so, however for small runs of a "limited product", I need to find out who/where/how to best go about it.   I started pursuing my Food Manufacturer's license in CT but it already expired and I didn't renew.  I don't have the...
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    labels Sam & Oliver's Molten Gold BBQ sauce - new label critique

      Here's some quick breakdown on how this label is similar but differs from the previous 2 product labels I have:   All labels will be on white rounded corner rectangles with glossy overlaminate and waterproof.   The label will be 3.25" tall by 9" wide.  Bavarian Gold will be printed with a 2rd...
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    misc My booth setup, table and displays

    had a stellar turnout, 5000 paid (adult) through the gate (under 18 got in free) for my first day at my first event.   thanks to SL, i had a great setup, a constant stream of people queued up at both tasting stations and sold 19 boxes of product in 7 hours.  the keychains, not so much. only 6...
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    bottles-jars Putting a recipe on a bbq sauce bottle, tacky or good idea?

    Our 3rd product line will be a Bavarian influenced, mustard based BBQ sauce (mustard/habanero) with a medium heat at max.   This bottle I chose was the exact same height as the 5oz woozy bottle, but fatter.  Same look, but wider.  It's called a Stout bottle, and apparently are only made twice a...
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    A quick and easy all-natural snack

      Brenton original crackers Cabot 3 year cheddar cheese Sam & Oliver's Stoke chipotle Make sure the cheese is at room temperature, as well as the sauce.  Use a teaspoon if you are serving a platter to avoid spills.  Place cheese on cracker and a dollop of sauce and serve!   Pair with a...
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    Trying to find a place that will certify SHU of a product

    http://www.ushotstuff.com/hotSauceHeatScale.htm   Was one site I came upon, but it seems a bit... incorrect.   In any case, if I wanted to send my finished products out to be tested for a SHU rating, how would I go about this?
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    bottles-jars Check out these promotional bottle openers I got a deal on

    I got a great deal on these from Lazer Designs.   These are going in as promo/thank you items to select stores, bars and also have a UPC code so they will be available as merchandise on my booth.   They had the perfect match of anadized red with lazer etching that looks like a spitting image of...
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    condiment Dr. Rub Spices

    I found this bottle at the local spice mill. Dr. Rub spice is out of Oxford, Mass. Code Blue is found in your standard 5 oz woozy but the label lists it as 5.2 oz. Ingredients: Roasted red peppers Water Cider vinegar Fresh habanero Thai Chili peppers Brown sugar Salt Garlic Spices Cayenne...
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    labels Sam & Oliver Sparks, Flare & Burst (dry spice labels)

    So here's a preliminary concept of 3 dry spices, I thought to take a slight risk with the colors to keep the dry spice lines separate from the wet sauce lines (as will be the two BBQ sauce lines):   Sparks is an adobo seasoning is a dry spice blend of salt, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle and...
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    Endorphin Farms - Very professional, quality people and facility

    I just wanted to give a shout out to everyone at Endorphin Farms down there in St. Augustine, Florida.  They are an amazing co-packer with a great facility, friendly, professional and accommodating staff and produce quality products.   I have finished my 2nd line of sauces with them and I can't...
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