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Here lies Mythos Q’UQ’UMATZ-

8.4/10

As the God of wind and rain for the K’iche’ Maya, this deity is the equivalent for the Aztec Quetzalcoatl, and the Yucatan Maya Kukulkan (which was the name of another Mythos sauce). The name translates to a rendered “feathered serpent”, which is pretty friggin sweet imagery if you ask me. Mythos was my favorite sauce company before they unfortunately closed the business late last year. I’ve been slowly cherishing the sauces I have, and I did stock up on a few of my favorites when I could. While I am extremely grateful for having been able to experience this company, I am sad that they no longer exist. Let’s get into the review!

REVIEW: This sauce was made to be a lesser heated version of their Kukulkan, which was another fan favorite from the company, and actually won a few awards. I have a review on my page. Anyway, like all of the other sauces by Mythos, this sauce has quite a bit of vinegar right up front. It’s tangy and sweet, with the ACV playing delightfully with the pineapples. The hatch peppers create this interesting layer of sweetness also, without offering much heat at all. The hatch combined with the cumin gave me with some nostalgia, because I used to go to this taco truck every Saturday morning, and I got these awesome lengua tacos (and other varieties of course), and they had a few salsa options, one of them being a hatch and tomatillo style. Anyway, this was a really tangy and punchy sauce, which makes me want to use it as a salad dressing, but alas, I can no longer get my hands on it. All I have left is the memories… I wish I had more to say about this sauce, but it’s deliciousness rests within it’s simplicity. I know this review was more of a love letter than a review, and I’m alright with that. Thanks for everything, Mythos. I have a few more reviews coming down the pipeline, so stay tuned for those! Rest in Peace, Spicy Prince.

Feel free to recommend your favorite hatch chili sauce, leave your favorite local hot sauce brand, or tell us your experience with this sauce or any other Mythos sauce.

Ingredients: White Vinegar, Hatch Chiles, Pineapple, Cider Vinegar, Lime Juice, Salt, Garlic, Cumin

Here lies Garlic Festival Garlic Ghost

8.3/10

I first met this sauce at the Kansas City Renaissance Faire! I’m always excited when I review sauces that I get from there, because that gives me the chance to yap about it again. Mostly, I’m excited for it to come back this year. Usually, I’ll buy a bunch of discounted tickets and use those, but this year, I plan on buying the season pass. Typically, this evens out to be about the same cost as buying the discount tickets, because I usually go every weekend that it’s here, but this also lets me go both days if I want to. Truthfully, the Ren Faire feels like home, and I get a therapeutic sense of comfort while I’m there. While it’s a huge hustle and bustle of people, there’s just something about being surrounded by people in costumes and talking in funny accepts that makes the grounds more free to be myself, because I also dress up and talk in an accent. Every year I work a little bit more on my costume, buy little jewelry or accessories, and slip into character. Plus, there are turkey legs! I’ll forever enjoy watching the shows, visiting the vendors that recognize us, picking up new things, and just generally spending time away from reality and responsibility. Anyway, let’s get into the review!

REVIEW: The sauce here is mostly leaning towards ripe jalapeno flavors with a heat boost from the ghost. The taste of both of these peppers has grown on me. Before starting these reviews, I didn’t prefer red jalapeno over green, and I actively disliked ghost peppers. Thankfully, I think I enjoy ripened jalapenos in a sauce now, to the point where I seek it out when looking through a brand’s selections. This sauce has an awesome balance of these, with a more earthy round that is high-fived by the smooth garlic flavor this company has. It has a mild heat at first, and then slowly eases into a more exciting and lingering burn the more you have. Basically, this sauce meets right in the middle for both taste and heat, and doesn’t have that signature ghost bitterness that makes me shy away. The vinegar flavor isn’t as prevalent, making this one less tangy than expected. Simple ingredients allow a delivery that just sticks the landing. No frills, all thrills. This sauce is PERFECT for a breakfast sandwich/burrito, or just tossing some wings in. Rest in Peace, Spicy Prince.

Feel free to recommend your favorite sauce that includes jalapeno and ghost, suggest another sauce by Garlic Festival, or tell us your experience with this one!

Ingredients: Water, Red Jalapeno Puree (Red Jalapeno Peppers, Citric Acid), Chili Mash (Jolokai Peppers, Salt), White Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Xanthan Gum