Whether you kinda like, or really like, Blair’s hot sauces, you have to admit that hanging out with a rock star is pretty damn cool. Blair’s new sauces are now available online on his site. It’s also cool to hear that Blair’s website will be undergoing a big, much-needed renovation, and hopefully that will herald some more new products coming soon from Blair. Check out this story from his most recent newsletter:

BLAIR AND ZAKK WYLDE!

Dear Chilihead,

My name is Chris and man do I have a story to tell you. I’ve been working with Blair on many things for several years now. I’m a “behind-the-scenes” guy. Let’s rewind a week or so and relive what it was like to meet Zakk Wylde.

Blair asked me to do a casual photoshoot at his home where Zakk Wylde and his wife would be dining with Blair and his wife. They had already spent several hours together by the time I came through the backdoor.

When I came in, I was greeted by everyone. In particular, Zakk arose from his seat like a mighty viking warrior and came over for an up close handshake and one of those half-hugs that men do. Zakk is not a short guy at all he is tall and huge but for those of you who don’t know Blair in person he’s about 6′4″.

I set up my gear and could hear everyone getting along real well and that helped calm my nerves a bit. It’s not every day you’re asked to come over and photograph a music legend. And this guy IS a legend. (Pick up any of the records he’s done with Black Label Society or Ozzy Osbourne. Then try to play one of his licks on your guitar. Yeah, I didn’t think so.)

I ran around the house picking up guitars, Berserker Hot Sauce, knives, and a giant glass Death Sauce bottle. What ended up happening was nothing short of an action movie.

After my job was done and everyone stopped laughing from the insane movie we had just spontaneously shot, it was time to go outside for a breather. Blair and Zakk chatted next to Blair’s Dodge Challenger. The setting just looked right. Two guys from New Jersey that took their respective talents and really made the most of them. It’s inspiring as hell!

After Zakk and his wife departed, I had a chance to talk with Blair about all that happened that night. I left by saying “When I wake up tomorrow morning, I am checking my camera right away to make sure tonight was real.”

It doesn’t get any better than this, folks.

The new extremefood.com will be launching OCTOBER 31, 2008 and I am sure more on this story, and others, will be posted on the new Blair Blog.

Your behind-the-scenes pal,

-Chris
chris@extremefood.com

PS Blair asked me to let you know to look for an email in the next few days to order the 2008 VERY LIMITED EDITION of the Halloween Reserve.

Contact him at blair@extremefood.com