bd’s Mongolian Grill {Sauce Lover’s Paradise}

Since having the first little dipper — Maggie — I’ve lost all free time for cooking and heading out to new restaurants. Having the second little dipper — Fletcher — hasn’t improved my culinary status either. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t still enjoy tasty food, especially where sauces are concerned, it’s just harder to come… Continue reading bd’s Mongolian Grill {Sauce Lover’s Paradise}

The Condiment Lovers Dream: Ship & Dip

My friend Nina is a constant Saucy Dipper supporter and a true source of blog post inspiration. Even all the way in Paris she found out about a new US company that provides a monthly condiment subscription for those…well, for those who are just like me and love sauces and dips like no other. The… Continue reading The Condiment Lovers Dream: Ship & Dip

Salsa Buying Tip: When Eating Basic, Buy The Cheapest.

The topic of salsa has come up a couple times lately. First a friend asked me what store-bought salsa I recommended and I had nothing. (Saucy Dipper fail!) Then another friend asked what salsa I used in my chili. I don’t. I use regular ol’ tomato sauce. She couldn’t believe it. To remedy my salsa… Continue reading Salsa Buying Tip: When Eating Basic, Buy The Cheapest.

Product Feature: Epicurean Black Truffle Butter

Starting this fall I’m on a mission to find specialty food makers — condiment companies in particular — in an effort to build my new blogger-brand network and marketing company (lots of details to come). My goal is for Saucy Dipper to become THE hub for condiment enthusiasts. My first partner? Epicurean Butter in Federal… Continue reading Product Feature: Epicurean Black Truffle Butter

Helliemae’s Salted Caramel Sauce Worth the Calories

Several weeks back I was fortunate to tour the Helliemae’s Handcrafted Caramels factory here in Denver. I went with my gal pals from No Plain Jane’s Kitchen and Creative Culinary. What a treat! Let me tell ya. The fact that Ellen (the brains behind Helliemae’s) opens her doors once a month to the public and… Continue reading Helliemae’s Salted Caramel Sauce Worth the Calories

Comparing Barbecue Sauces

There’s a whole world of sauce connoisseurs devoted to barbecue sauce. In fact, you can find a number of food blogs devoted to the culture, including this, this, and this one. Barbecue sauces tend to fall under different categories based on the main ingredient, which might be tomato, mustard, or vinegar. Then there’s the barbecue… Continue reading Comparing Barbecue Sauces

A Blade X5 Cut Resistant Gloves Review

Not long ago I put my hand in a blender while making a cheese ball. My husband, Jason, felt bad for me and bought me a pair of cut resistant gloves a few days later. Jason didn’t mean to be funny, but it WAS funny. Who puts their hand in the blender anyway? Truth be… Continue reading A Blade X5 Cut Resistant Gloves Review

A Review for the KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor KFP740

For many sauces and dips, a food processor is an essential kitchen tool. I recently invested in the KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor KFP740 and am glad to say that it’s increased my sauce-making capabilities greatly. In fact, I wouldn’t have been able to go on my recent aji sauce recipe adventure without it. This… Continue reading A Review for the KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor KFP740