Chuk Hell is a resident of Austin, Texas for almost 20 years, and an aficionado of hot & spicy food of the highest order. Not only does Chuk grow his own chile peppers, but he also makes his own hot sauces and salsas. Chuk makes a living in the culinary arts, and is a baker by trade. We also understand he is quite the musician and raconteur. Chuk was the very first writer we asked to help us with the blog, and his Featured Product writeups are top-notch.

Here’s Chuk’s Intro…

Please allow me to introduce myself:

I’ve lived in Texas for almost 20 years now after arriving from parts unknown. It was in Texas that I tasted my first fresh jalapeno. I knew I was finally home.

I’ve been making my own fresh salsas for over 15 years. I’ve never entered the commercial field but I have not ruled it out. I’ve entered the Austin Hot Sauce Festival a couple times and while I did not place I did get honorable mentions.

I spend a huge amount of time grilling and smoking meats in my backyard. Barbeque is a way of life here.

I also grow my own chile peppers. The plants seem to really love the climate here!

I love love love hot and spicy cuisine. Mexican, Thai, Indian…I say bring it on! I spend a lot of time cooking and reading about cooking. Mexican and Asian are two of the areas I focus on. I also have a really soft spot for good ole southern down home cooking/soul food.

Oh yeah, I also make my living in the culinary arts. I’m a baker by trade. Maybe one day I can make hot sauce for a living…who knows? That sounds like heaven to me!

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