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Another tie or pair of socks? Meh. Show dad how much you love and appreciate him (and see him!) on Father’s Day with a truly thoughtful and unique gift this year. Even if he says he doesn’t need or want anything new, our list of the best gifts for dad has something just right for every personality type, budget, hobby, and interest — and yes, even gifts for the dads that are notoriously hard to shop for.

No matter the time of day or type of cuisine, we all know someone who loves to add hot sauce to everything they’re eating. Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you’ve got a spice loving mom why not consider filling her pantry with some exciting hot sauces? From just a little bit of heat to fire-breathing dragon kinda spice, there’s a hot sauce that matches your mom’s mood.

I despise bland food. I love a variety of spices, and have a good heat tolerance (for an American, anyway). And after trying a variety of spicy sauces, Melinda’s various flavors have become my go-tos for adding some oomph to any meal — while adding barely any extra calories. With dozens of flavors, I’ve found the best flavor pairing for each meal.

This is my Melinda’s experience, with the pros, cons, and everything in between.

There are two types of people in this world: Those who put hot sauce on seemingly everything and those who don’t know what they’re missing.

“Hot sauces add a distinct taste and aroma to the food, and it gives a tongue-burning kind of spicy that I love,” Lola Osinkolu, a home cook and blogger at Chef Lola’s Kitchen, told HuffPost. “For example, a sauce made predominantly with habaneros will have a fruity flavor. If serrano is used, the bitter notes will shine through, while jalapeño’s fresh essence is hard to ignore. In addition, it adds a punch of flavor to plain or bland food, making it more enjoyable to eat.”

“If I ever meet Melinda, I’d like to thank her for the mighty fine sauces. Many of these dippers and condiments have heat, although not tear-inducing, but most are also built with complex flavors that make them sauces fit for anyone who likes good eats. I’ve been crushing hard on the habanero honey mustard and spicy garlic Parmesan all year. You can haul in a sampling of six sauces for $40.”

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Progressive Grocer Names Melinda’s Black Truffle Hot Sauce Best New Product Black truffle trend to create a perfect balance of heat and flavor in a hot sauce. Its newest offering, Black Truffle Hot Sauce, combines