Author: Blake Baird
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Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Savory, fiery, tropical fusion in every crisp bite.Serves: 2–4 | Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min Why This Works: Mjango Unchained brings mango, pineapple, and Carolina Reaper into perfect balance—sweet, savory, and intense. These quick lettuce wraps tame the fire with crunchy lettuce, tender chicken, and a pop of citrus, making it…
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Why We Put “Love” in the Ingredients
You’ll see it on every Lunamor’s Larder label: peppers, fruit, salt… and “love.” Is it hokey? Maybe. But it’s real. Our “love” is in the long hours spent tasting, tweaking, and testing. It’s in the way we support local growers, stay up late labeling bottles by hand, and reply to every message from a curious…
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Make It Monday: Peaches Christ Breakfast Burrito
Sweet heat, soft eggs, and crispy edges—this burrito is your salvation.Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 15 min Why It Works: Peaches Christ brings depth and blistering heat, but when it meets melty cheese, fluffy eggs, and sweet roasted potatoes, it becomes divine. This remix transforms last night’s sweet potato taco…
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Behind the Label — The Hidden Work in Certifying a Sauce as Shelf-Stable
Making hot sauce is fun. Making safe, shelf-stable hot sauce? That’s science, documentation, and compliance. To sell our sauces beyond the farmer’s market or fridge, we have to prove—by law—that they won’t spoil, ferment uncontrollably, or harm anyone. That means getting certified by a recognized Process Authority and complying with strict FDA and WSDA regulations.…
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Make-It Monday: Strawburied Alive Spicy Chocolate Sundaes
Sweet, tart, smoky, and just enough burn to keep you coming back for one more bite.Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 min | No cook Why This Works: Strawburied Alive is built on a rich base of strawberry and balsamic with Fresno chilies for a slow, warming burn. Pair that with dark chocolate, ice cream,…
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How Long Will My Sauce Last? Storage Tips You Didn’t Know You Need
Our sauces are shelf-stable—but storage matters. How long will they last unopened? Up to 12 months in a cool, dark place. Light, heat, and humidity can degrade quality over time. Avoid keeping your sauce near a sunny window, above the stove, or in your car (trust us on that last one). Once opened? They’ll last…
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Heat Levels Explained — Why One Sauce Burns and Another Smolders
Not all heat hits the same. Some sauces ignite your tongue instantly; others creep in slow and steady. So what makes one hot sauce sear while another simmers? It starts with the chili. Each pepper has a different level of capsaicin—the chemical responsible for the sensation of heat. Measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHUs), peppers…
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Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Mini Detroit-Style Pizzas
Cheesy, crispy-edged, and topped with a tropical blaze.Makes: 6 mini pizzas | Prep time: 15 min | Bake time: 15–20 min Why This Works: Mjango Unchained brings sweet heat and depth to rich, cheesy pizza without overwhelming it. These personal-size pies caramelize along the edges just like a classic Detroit slice—but with a daring twist…
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The Art of a New Flavor Drop
Coming up with a new hot sauce flavor isn’t about throwing fruit and chilies in a blender. At Lunamor’s Larder, each limited-edition drop is the result of weeks of planning, taste testing, and gut instinct. It starts with a craving. Sometimes it’s a hyper-seasonal fruit that sparks an idea—a box of overripe peaches, strawberries at…
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Make-It Monday: You Guava Be Kidding Me Shrimp Tostadas
Tropical heat meets beachy bite. Fast, fiery, and wildly satisfying.Serves: 2–4 | Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 5 min Why This Works: This sauce brings juicy guava sweetness and full-throttle reaper heat. Paired with quick-seared shrimp, crunchy tostadas, and a bright guac slaw, it delivers bold island vibes with a kiss of chaos.…