As Louisiana enters its annual oyster harvesting season, it’s worth noting that TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce owes much of its early success to oyster saloons. These culinary public houses thrived in America (and beyond) from the mid-nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries. And while the concept of the oyster bar (to use the modern term) […]
Every year before Christmas, my family planned a tamalada, a Mexican holiday tradition in which we get together and make a large batch of tamales. It usually took place at our house, and my aunts, cousins, and sisters would all be there. My mom, who organized and hosted the tamalada would make sure to have […]
A cold front and the Tigers on television—yep, summer has officially left the building. It’s time to trade in my beach towels and guacamole for my folding chair and grilled meats. Let’s get ready for tailgating season, baby!
For the inaugural post on the TABASCO® Brand blog, we bring you a very special dispatch straight from our home base of Avery Island, Louisiana. John Simmons, senior manager of agriculture and sixth generation McIlhenny family member, took a bit of time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about this year’s pepper harvest and the goings on at Avery Island. Read on to learn more about all things harvest from the team at McIlhenny Company.