A New Orleans Legacy in Hot Sauce: Pepper Baumer of Baumer Brands and Crystal Hot Sauce (New Orleans, LA)

Hot sauce is Southern. Hot sauce is personal, and for many of us, hot sauce love began with Crystal Hot Sauce on a cold, briny oyster. In this episode, Crystal's CEO Pepper Baumer, a third-generation member of the renowned Brennan and Baumer culinary families, shares insights into the rich food culture of New Orleans, the legacy of Crystal Hot Sauce, and innovative strategies for growing a historic brand in modern markets. 

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And here's the link to the 2022 interview with Ralph Brennan of Brennan's in New Orleans: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25282098