Well, it's at least my type of store!
Since we live not all that far from Branson, MO, sometimes we head up to Branson Landing. It's not exactly my typical kind of place, since it's kind of ritzy, kind of expensive, and kind of touristy... and I'm, well... not.
That doesn't mean that we can't have a good time there, or that it is not a worthwhile trip. Generally speaking, though, I'm not really much of a shopper. However, there is one store...
THE PEPPER PALACE
Wall to wall hot sauces, but that's not all! I love this store. There are so many peppery things to enjoy here. Some days, I wish that I could try them all. Speaking of trying them....
They have a hot sauce tasting "bar" full of sample after sample! How cool is that? It's a little bit of spicy "try before you buy!" Trust me, I like to try!
Featuring wonderful pepper varieties in the sauces like the Ghost pepper, the Carolina Reaper, and others, a lot of my garden friends are represented here. It was the perfect "dessert" after a wonderful meal that we got to enjoy with my mom and @grandpa-pepper. On their way to Arkansas from Wisconsin, we met them for a meal in Missouri first.
While the ladies were looking in some other stores, @grandpa-pepper, @papa-pepper, and Monster Truck the pepper got to check out the pepper palace. Of the three of us, I was the most excited. LOL.
It was a wonderful time exploring different hot sauce options, taste testing a number of varieties, and just being happy in such a spicy environment. Thankfully, I did not leave empty-handed.
PAPA'S PURCHASES
I don't brown bag things like used to, since I gave up the bottle about a decade ago, but they did have a few sauces that resembled fifths of liquor. While I don't want to misrepresent anything, the shape of that particular bottle style is very easy to carry in your pocket.
Having a bottle of hot sauce on you isn't always a bad idea. I'll have to try to figure out what things I can forage for in the wild that go good with hot sauce!
In the end I purchased three, but didn't sample any of them yet. I'm certainly looking forward to it and think that I've got some interesting flavors to check out in the near future.
OTHER PEPPER PALACES
Have any of you ever found one of these interesting stores? I think that sometime last year I saw a post from @aunt-deb or @gardenlady that showed one somewhere on the east coast, so there must be more of these. For anyone into spicy foods, it's a worthwhile visit, especially with the free samples! I love that part.
If you are ever in the Branson, MO area, you should think about stopping in at this one on Branson Landing. Who knows, perhaps you may even run into @papa-pepper! LOL!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-pepper-palace
Until next time…
Don’t waste your time online, invest it with steemit.com
Peeved and perplexed over pesky, pursuing pavarazzi, @papa-pepper pranced his pink ponies into The Pepper Palace to peek at the premises and possibly partake in the packaged peppers. Potent peppers had always piqued Papa's primal instincts, and he would pay proportionately for pureed pepper perfection. Although people pointed as they perused, as Papa Pepper was pimped in primarily his purple pajamas, Papa Pepper persisted in his pepper proclamation; Peace, peppers, and prosperity for all!
Thanks for the post. I'm not so far from Branson myself. I may just have to check out The Pepper Palace myself.
Merry Chistmas to All!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
props
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks. Hope you weren't offended by my goofy comment. It was my (obviously failed) attempt at humor.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
@papa-pepper this place looks fun and is probably to you what Disneyland is for kids 😁 Best wishes to you always! 🌶 - @splendorhub
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Lol - Good observation! Thanks @splendorhub!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Man, I need a store like that around us. I would come out of the woods to go there.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I'll bring you a bottle this weekend!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
woow this is my Paradise))
I have never seen so much pepper in 1 place)
and what are the prices?) expensive?
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
They were not too badly priced. The ones I bought were just under $10 each.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
They've got a mesquite smoked salsa in there that is unreasonably delish.
When you're there, if you haven't already, you should check out Waxy O'Shea's there on The Landing. We're about an hour and a half west of Branson, and my husband has taken me there for a suprise lunch twice. There's somethin' magic in them Scotch eggs, and corned beef and cabbage Boxtys!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I love hot food...but it does not love me.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
LOL! Sometimes that happens!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
@papa-pepper
thanks for sharing....they say NO place like home so relax and enjoy yourself..
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
It is now my new happy place! Thanks @frank4jesus!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great photos.
No place like home.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Lol.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
If you travel Branson, not miss the test of food in THE PEPPER Palace. Have a fun of travelling
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yes.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
although not for learning, we can come to get rid of saturated thoughts that are very busy with activity.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
This place is cool
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
How did the ladies ever get you out of there?
That would be Papas paradise, just keep the samples comming.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
They ran out of free samples... which is why I bought some for the road! LOL!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I knew it would have to be a good reason, good thinking getting the "hip flask" bottles, you will be hot where ever you go now.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You know one day you will bite into something that will flat out take away your breath and leave you speechless because it burned out your throat ;-)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ah, if only it was every day... a man can dream!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
That is worth a road trip in itself. I love hot sauce! Also hot sauces on more hot sauce.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ha ha great store! Glad to see you're hitting the hot sauce! A lot more health benefits then that other sauce!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I love places that let you taste before you buy, every store should be like that. Then you'd never get home, try something new, only to be disappointed.
I've never seen a whole store dedicated to different hot sauces and I wouldn't be able to try them, because I have heartburn every day already and I could just imagine how bad it would be after a sample or a few samples. :D
Thanks for sharing this wonderful post. God bless you and your family. Have an awesome day! :D
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I can just hear them talking after you left...
"He ate the whole store"
"My eyes are still watering since he opened that bottle"
"Oh why god, why?"
"There goes a man that knows his salsa... he'll be back"
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
@builderofcastles I was thinking the same 😹
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
LOL! true dat!
Thanks @builderofcastles!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ahhhh now I understand why you are called Papa-Pepper :)
Now everything is clear :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Also, I have children...
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Oh I didnt know that :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit