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“Gustard? That’s so dumb in the best way. Let’s do it!”

“Gustard? That’s so dumb in the best way. Let’s do...


Claire Georges

I became a Guster fan when I saw them opening for Barenaked Ladies in 2000, and then more so when my now-husband and I bonded over our love of the band. And then even more so when Guster’s lead singer and I bonded over our love of all things weird and wonderful.

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The Onions Are Almost Ready

The Onions Are Almost Ready


Claire Georges

Walking those fields last week reminded me that every bottle starts long before we light the smoker or pour the sauce. It starts with choosing the right varieties, healthy soil, and months of tending a crop that we'll eventually turn into hot sauce.

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From Guster to Hot Ones

From Guster to Hot Ones


Claire Georges

I have always loved the depth and texture of roasted butternut squash, and I was thrilled to discover it was the perfect foil for smoked onions and red jalapeños. The result was Ooh La La, a sauce I adore just as much as the album itself.

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