Spread the Love {product review}

I've got this thing with pepper jellies. It all started when I visited this awesome and gigantic fruit stand just outside Kennewick, Washington. I was a brand-spankin' new newlywed and on my way to The Gorge to see Dave Matthews with my hubs and a huge group of ultra-fun friends.

My husband had done this trip a few times before (as he's a DMB freak) and he and the others who had gone before raved about this fruit stand. And it was amazing. Anytime I see pepper jelly, I think of that trip and probably make a purchase off of this emotion.

With that said, I've had my fair share of pepper jellies in the past few years. And I have to say I've ran across my new favorite brand: Spread the Love. And it's local, so I'm an even bigger fan. I discovered Spread the Love at the Bijou Market. {they were a welcomed change from all the vinyl, big bows and jewelry that is often found at these boutiques}



They had a dozen or so of some great flavors. I could have easily purchased six of them, but decided to hold back and just get one: apricot habanero. I'm telling ya friends. It's killer! I love the sweetness of the apricot and the heat of the habanero is a great combination. I like it plain with pita crisps or with plain cream cheese on crackers. Look at the other flavors they carry:

sweet & sweet...

apple pie
carrot cake
pineapple pear~berry
italian strawberry
orange & herb
lavender berry

sweet, savory & a little bit spicy...

spicy apple
spicy roasted garlic
spicy triple berry
mango jalapeno
kiwi~pineapple jalapeno
cranberry habanero
apricot habanero
balsamic strawberry & pepper

I don't know much about the owner/creator except I heard her say she used to work for either a caterering company or a company that made a similar product and then she started playing with flavor combination. Anyway...she succeeded at creating a nice product.

Check out their blog. And um...I totally recommend these! I'm a fan.

***note: i realize not everyone may call these products pepper jellies...but i am for the sake of simplicity***