A drop of ghost pepper with your clam chowder? A new Cambridge hot sauce festival will bring the heat -UnderTheRadar

The upcoming Rhythm N' Spice festival in Cambridge will highlight Greater Boston's spicy culinary scene, featuring diverse hot sauces and spicy dishes. Brian Ruhlmann, founder of Lowell's Craic Sauce, advocates for a balanced approach to flavor, combining peppers with complementary ingredients. Organized by Nicola Williams, the festival includes spicy challenges such as Jamaican patties and hot wings, catering to the area's increasing love for heat in cuisine. Megan Elias from Boston University explores the deep cultural roots of spicy foods in the Americas. Discover more about the spicy world of hot sauces in the Under The Radar podcast with Jesse Steinmetz. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-04-26/a-drop-of-ghost-pepper-with-your-clam-chowder-a-new-cambridge-hot-sauce-festival-will-bring-the-heat