Review: Loco Luna's LAVA Gourmet Hot Sauce
December, 2006.
The flavor was simply perfect. The pepper taste is always in the background, melting sumptuously in with strong notes of garlic, Worcestershire, spice, and a small hint of sweetness. It has a roundness and complexity that is rare, and the balance of an Olympic gymnast. Each taste brings a new cascade of subtlety, with nooks and crannies to be discovered.
It doesn't get much better than that folks!
CLICK HERE to read the full text of the review.
New York Daily News talks up Loco Luna Lava Sauce.
December, 2006.
New York, NY - Click-start their appetite.
Online food-of-the-month gifts take minutes to buy and last all year.
The Internet is awash in food-of-the-month clubs, the gastronomic gifts that keep on giving all year long. There are so many options - something for practically every quirky taste - it's easy to be gripped by option paralysis. We trawled through cyberspace to help take out the guesswork.
CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Loco Luna supports SAVE THE BREAST!
November, 2006.
Our friend Troy Hangen
will walk 60 miles over the course of three days to raise funds to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Loco Luna and others in the hot sauce industry are supporting Troy and you can help too. Learn how!
CLICK HERE to read the full article.
LAVA Sauce in SPACE!
October, 2006.
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce is going where no hot sauce has gone before - outer space! Yahoo has created the Yahoo Time Capsule, what it calls the "first-ever electronic anthropology project" to document human life in 2006 and will beam this into the heavens!
CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Review: LAVA-LICIOUS.
September, 2006.
Counter Intelligence Blog -Thanks to my friend Dave who led me to Lava, I now have the perfect spicy condiment.
But as good as Uncle Brutha’s is, Lava’s better.
A new word is born and we like it!
CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Gourmet Foods Magazine talks about Loco Luna Gourmet Foods.
June, 2006
Walla Walla, WA -
Web site 'Finds' artisan niche. After launching Rarefindsinc.com in April, Owner Kris Reed is already looking to expand her online artisan food e-tail business. Products Reed sells on the site include those she finds at farmer's markets, such as Loco Luna Lava Extreme Hot Sauces, made by Loco Luna Gourmet Foods, McKinney, Texas.
Way to go Kris and Rare Finds! Thanks for including us in your press!
CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Loco Luna adds New Luna-tic to its Ranks
May, 2006
Dallas – Loco Luna Gourmet Foods, a specialty foods manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has added a new Luna-tic to its ranks. Eric Nanista has joined Loco Luna as Regional Sales Manager effective immediately. Based near St. Louis, Nanista’s role is to serve as the resident Lava Evangelist and will manage Loco Luna’s sales efforts for the Midwest region. “As one of the world’s foremost hot sauce collectors and hot sauce lover’s, we couldn’t be happier than to add Eric to our team. Eric is a terrific person and he exemplifies the true chilehead spirit. We are stoked!” says Brian Moon, CEO of Loco Luna.
CLICK HERE for the full text of the press release and some pictures of Eric.
CLICK HERE for the full text of the Hot Zone Online version of the story.
Rare Finds Reviews: Loco Luna produces hot sauces where incredible flavor takes center stage.
April, 2006
Question: What do the phrases "really hot, and really tasty", "deviously delicious", "bold, but restrained…we loved this sauce", "exceptionally flavorful" and "you'll have both sides oohing and aahing" have in common?
Answer: These are all expressions used by Rare Finds to describe their feelings for the line of Lava Gourmet Hot Sauces. You might say that they liked what they found!
CLICK HERE to read the full reviews of Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce by Rare Finds.
Rare Finds: Loco Luna produces hot sauces where incredible flavor takes center stage.
April, 2006
We are proud to announce that Rare Finds of Walla Walla, Washington is one of Loco Luna Gourmet Foods most recent partner additions. Rare Finds is "your choice for artisan foods" so we are thrilled to be included in their stable of illustrious food finds. Loco Luna is also proud to be their "Feature Artisan".
CLICK HERE for more information and a view of the "Featured Artisan" page.
Loco Luna’s ‘Extreme’ Sauce: Sweet Confusion or Edible Combustion
March, 2006
The Food Mall (link below) recently had some very nice things to say about the launch of our latest hot sauce, Lava Extreme. The start of their comments are below:
Loco Luna Gourmet Foods in McKinney, Texas is a small-scale producer of hand-crafted gourmet sauces. Loco Luna has added another very hot sauce called as Extreme to its Lava Line of Gourmet Sauces and as the name suggests it is the hottest sauce in the line, but with the hat it also maintains the great natural flavors that you would love adding to your marinade or grilled foods.
Our thanks go out to the fine folks at The Food Mall (CLICK HERE). Keep up the good work!
CLICK HERE for the full article.
Men in Aprons Podcast Audio Review of the 'Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce Suite'
March, 2006
Below is a bit of the introductory text from what we believe is the world's first ever audio hot sauce review. This is a cool and unique concept and I hope you enjoy it! The instruction on how to download the file is below. Thanks to Men In Aprons and the Hot Sauce Blog. You guys are great!
Greetings chileheads! I recently approached Nick on the idea of doing an audio review of a hot sauce. He was keen on the idea, so I couldn’t help but oblige. So here we go. I now present to you the audio hot sauce review of Loco Luna’s suite of Lava sauces. I had a really good time putting this together, and TheWife and I enjoyed doing a live taste testing. Please pardon the chip crunching and smacking; it goes with the territory, I suppose.
The review lasts about 10 minutes, and the file is about 6 MB in size. Please right-click and “save target as ..” or “save link as …” if you are using Firefox.
CLICK HERE for the file hsb_lava_sauce_review
CLICK HERE for the Hot Sauce Blog Article and Audio Review
CLICK HERE for Men in Aprons
CLICK HERE for an image of the Men in Aprons Podcast page
Nick Lindauer of The Hot Sauce Blog Comments on Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce - Extreme
March, 2006
As a comment to the press release announcing the availablilty of Lava Extreme, Nick had the following to say:
On a side note, I’ve had the Extreme for sometime now. It’s not quite Extreme like Blair’s or Mad Dog - but it’s a good bit hotter then the Loco Luna HOT with the same great flavor.
See the full post by CLICKING HERE.
The Hot Zone Online Review Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce - Extreme
March, 2006
Our friends at the Hot Zone Online have posted their review of Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce - Extreme. Their summary recommendation is:
Overall recommendation: This is another solid effort from Loco Luna, but far from the top of the scale in regards to heat. The wonderful thing about this hot sauce formulation is that the taste seems to get better the hotter it gets. When Brian ramps up the heat yet again, I’ll be waiting to try that one as well. Until then, this bottle’s contents aren’t likely to last long with as quickly as I’m using it.
You can read the entire review by CLICKING HERE.
Loco Luna Gourmet Foods makes Extreme Addition to Lava Gourmet Sauce Line
March 14, 2006
Dallas – Loco Luna Gourmet Foods has made an “Extreme” addition to its Lava line of gourmet hot sauces. Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce – Extreme is the newest and hottest sauce in the Lava Sauce line, which is the flagship product from Loco Luna Gourmet Foods. Lava Sauce is a hand crafted, small batch, gourmet sauce. Lava Sauces are now available in mild, medium, hot and extreme heat varieties. That way, everyone from the most deranged hot sauce junkie to your ninety-eight-year-old grandmother can enjoy Lava Sauce’s surprisingly rich and complex character.
CLICK HERE for the full text of the press release.
CLICK HERE for the full text of the PRWeb version of the press release.
CLICK HERE for the full text of the PressBox version of the press release.
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce is Featured Product in Cosmic Chile eNewsletter
December, 2005
The good folks at Cosmic Chile have selected Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce as their featured product for their latest newsletter. The eNewsletter featuring Lava Hot Sauce can be found by CLICKING HERE and the eNewletter itself can be subscribed to here. We highly recommend it. And thank you Cosmic Chile! We appreciate your support!
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce Begins to Flow in Montana
November, 2005
Cosmic Chile has just begun selling Lava Hot Sauce from Loco Luna Gourmet Foods. Since 1999 Cosmic Chile has been traveling the universe to bring you the best in fiery foods. As such it is a natural that they carry Loco Luna Gourmet Foods Products. You’ll also like their fast and friendly service.
Cosmic Chile is located in Bozeman, Montana and has both a retail store and an online presence. Please go to the "Where Can I Buy Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce" pages (RETAIL or ONLINE) to find their location and information.
Where Can I Buy Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce?
October, 2005
We here at Loco Luna Gourmet Foods know that not everyone is comfortable with buying products online. To make it a little easier on those folks, we've added a page to list a majority of the retail shops that currently carry Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce. This list will be growing as we continue to expand, so be sure to check it often for new additions! Take a look at the retail stores to buy our hot sauce by CLICKING HERE.
If your local shop doesn't carry Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce, be sure to ask them to get it. Also, let us know if you have any suggestions of where we need to be. Your input is always valued. Thanks!
We've also just added a listing of online sites that offer our products. Be sure to check them out by CLICKING HERE.
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce receives 5 star review at Kato's Sauce House in Florida
September, 2005
Mick and Rita at Kato Productions of George Town, Florida, awarded Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce 5 stars (out of 5). Kato himself (Mick) says "The medium rules. One of the very finest tasting sauces that I’ve tried." Read the full review by CLICKING HERE (bottom of the page).
Thank you very much!
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce gets reviewed at Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop
September, 2005
Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop in Austin, Texas was the first retail establishment to carry our hot sauces. For this, we will be forever greatful. Austin is famous for barbeque and hot sauce as well and we are proud to be a part of that tradition. CLICK HERE to see the great comments they had about Lava Sauce!
Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce featured as TOP SAUCE this month at SweatnSpice
August, 2005
The good folks at SweatnSpice.com have chosen to feature Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce as this months Top Sauce for the hot sauce of the month club members! We are excited and proud to be featured along side other terrific hot sauces and we hope that eveyone on the receiving end enjoys the Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce! Let us know what you think! You can CLICK HERE for several screen shots of the images. I think you'll see a bottle and a logo you will recognize! Go with the flow!
The Hot Zone Online Reviews Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce and Interviews the Creative Insanity behind the Sauce
August 14, 2005
Brian Moon is definitely loco. In the world of hot sauce, a little insanity seems to do a world of good (see Dave's Insanity if you don't believe us) for the creative process. In a moment of lucidity, Brian signed the agreement through the folds of his straightjacket to send us some of his great hot sauces. For that, we are truly grateful. Thanks, Brian!!
We're proud to feature Loco Luna Gourmet Foods, who offer yet another great set of hot sauces out of the Lone Star State. Brian Moon has established a foothold in the hot sauce biz with his Loco Luna hot sauces. We've seen the ads previously in Chile Pepper Magazine, so we were thrilled when Brian asked us to give his humble creations a run through our kitchen and palates. Here's a few words from the crazy man himself.... CLICK HERE for the full text of the review (it is quite extensive but well worth it).
I'll give you a hint about the final outcome of their reviews - they like it A LOT! Thank you Joe and Linda for the great review! We apprciate it very much.
Bob's Blog Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce mention
August 2005
Bob Sturm, aka the Sturminator, is a DFW sports radio talkshow host. He is part of BaD Radio on the Ticket KTCK-1310 AM, 104.1 FM. Go to his blog for the latest musings on sports, video games and other ramblings, including an entry on August 12, 2005 dealing with Loco Luna Gourmet Foods! You can get to Bob's blog here. The Ticket is here.
Hot Sauce Blog has a New Favorite - Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce from Loco Luna Gourmet Foods
June 2005
Nick, the founder, operator and chief chile head at the Hot Sauce Blog has a confession to make:
Hot Sauce Confession
Forgive me Marie, for I have sinned. As you know, I’ve been loyal to your brand for many years, pushing your bottles like McDonalds pushes Big Macs. But I must confess, I’ve found a new love. Younger and smoother, her spicy nature has won me over. You and I, we were good together but my wandering tastebuds have moved on. I hope you can understand Marie and that we can still be friends
The full text is reprinted HERE or you can read the full text about Nick's love for his new favorite Loco Luna Gourmet Foods own Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce here at the Hot Sauce Blog. Nick is quite the authority on hot sauce, so we politely suggest you listen to him.
Get your Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce by CLICKING HERE.
Loco Luna Gourmet Foods Increases Distribution
May 2005
We are proud to announce that Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce is now available in Central Market and Market Street (United Supermarkets) throughout Texas and Grape Vine Market in Austin. This is in addition to fine specialty shops scattered across the country and Canada as well.
If you can't find Lava Gourmet Hot Sauce where you are looking, ask!
Loco Luna laureado como líder de las salsas bajas en carbohidratos
El 18 de enero de 2005.
Loco Luna Lauded as Low-Carb Leader
Jan. 17, 2005 Press Release

Loco Luna Gourmet Foods Launches Lava Gourmet Sauce Line
December 20, 2004
Dallas – Loco Luna Gourmet Foods has launched its Lava line of gourmet hot sauce. Lava Sauce is the flagship product from Loco Luna Gourmet Foods. Lava Sauce is a small batch, gourmet sauce that is made from only the finest natural ingredients. Lava Sauces are available in mild, medium, hot and extreme heat varieties. That way, everyone from the most deranged hot sauce junkie to your ninety-eight-year-old grandmother can enjoy Lava Sauce’s surprisingly rich and complex character.
“We are extremely passionate about what we do, and we are very proud of what we have created in the Lava Sauce product line,” says Brian Moon, CEO of Loco Luna. Moon adds, “heat is great, but at Loco Luna, our focus is on great natural flavor. That’s why Lava Sauce is so good even as a marinade or grilling sauce – or by itself as a dipping sauce”.
Loco Luna products will soon be available in leading grocery stores, gift and gourmet shops across the country. Loco Luna Gourmet Foods can also be found on the Web at www.locoluna.net. Not only can you get Lava Sauce there, you just might learn a little about chili peppers while you’re there — and have some fun doing it.
About Loco Luna Gourmet Foods, LLC
Loco Luna Gourmet Foods is a privately held producer of small batch, hand crafted, gourmet sauces. Founded in 2004, Loco Luna is headquartered in McKinney, Texas, with regional sales managers scattered across America. Loco Luna Online can also be found at www.locoluna.net. Sales and distribution inquiries are welcome.
Loco Luna Launches Lava Online
November 2004
If you've made it this far, you already know our biggest story. Loco Luna, makers of the almost-infamous Lava Sauce line of habaņero hot sauces, has finally put its out-of-this-world debut product out on the World Wide Web. Now capsaicin addicts can order Lava Sauce from the privacy of their own homes or offices - thereby avoiding the humiliation and social stigma that come from venturing outside with habaņero stains on one's shirt and begging for hot sauce at the feet of a local "dealer."
For now, folks can order the one and only Lava Sauce in our zesty (did we really use that word?) Mild, Medium, and Hot varieties. Soon, as global domination becomes increasingly imminent, we'll load up our Internet garage with the paint-peeling Extreme flavor. Heck, we'll probably even come up with a few other products while we're at it. And did we mention news? We'll post news, too. In other words, you'll want to check in on us once in a while.
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