WHEN THE PANDEMIC HIT, Spring Hill residents Ryan Hussey and Phillip Crawshaw holed up in the kitchen. “We found joy in creating flavorful hot sauces,” recalls Hussey. “It turned into a passion project.” Now, Pup & The Pepper’s line of six sauces is sold at Cork & Cracker, Goose the Market, The Famous Tomato, Niemann Harvest Market, and at Pup and the Pepper.
No, it’s not for dogs. During quarantine, the pair’s loyal corgi, Eleanor—the pup in Pup & The Pepper—boosted their spirits. A portion of sales goes to 10 local animal aid groups, including Far Fetched Dog Rescue, from which the duo adopted a second corgi, Weston.
Eleanor’s Everything Sauce is the mildest and a breakfast winner, made with roasted bell peppers. At the other end of the sear spectrum is Scarlet Reaper, a lemon-lime-oregano melee. A fan favorite, the “Indiana banana”–infused PawPaw Peach Habanero is great for grilling.
