Intensity Academy All Natural Gourmet Hot Sauces Review + Giveaway!

While at IzeaFest in October, I had the great pleasure of meeting several bloggers and business people from the Tampa Bay Area. While receiving introductions, I had the honor to meet the fabulous entrepreneur, award winner, and creator of Intensity Academy Gourmet Sauces, Michele Northrup.

Since then, I've seen Intensity Academy in the paper, all over Facebook, and on the news. Watch the saucy interview on FOX here:

In October, I was told that Intensity Academy's carrot-based hot sauces and tea infused delicious-ness had won 26 awards in only 24 months- including the #1 Ketchup in America! Those numbers continue to rise, and are at 40 in less than 36 months- and hot sauce lovers all over Florida have ignited in delight with Intensity Academy sauces. Fans have been petitioning for restaurants like Tijuana Flats to carry Intensity Academy hot sauces, and local Whole Foods stores have already stocked their shelves. Rumor has it that Intensity Academy may also be on Costco shelves this summer!

We love spicy food. Our kids eat Spanish, Puerto Rican and Mexican dishes without batting an eyelash. I love adding an extra kick to classic dishes, and using sauces as a dipping sauce to many favorites (from pork chops to meatballs).

Now that the weather is getting chillier- yes, the west coast of Florida gets chilly- I love to cook in my crock-pot. Several of my family's favorite crock pot recipes involve using BBQ or hot sauce. I was given a bottle of all natural, family friendly, Chai Chipotle 'Q from Michele herself in October, and thought that combining it with some boneless pork ribs in the crockpot would be perfect for a chilly evening meal.

I threw two medium racks into the crock pot with about a half of a bottle poured over the ribs and covered it on HIGH for about 5 hours. The result was a savory pulled-pork style, soft as butter, with a hint of spicy, spectacularness.

Seriously, even the kids realized it wasn't the normal BBQ sauce I use, but asked for seconds. If you don't normally do spicy food, don't worry, the Chai Chipotle 'Q sauce is a family friendly alternative as the smoothness from the Organic Tea balances the chipotle peppers to appease any palate.

Bri can't wait to try the Hot squared (and cubed!), as he loves the really hot stuff, and I cannot wait to get my hands on a bottle of the 'Chup, as I live on Ketchup! I am really hoping that Santa sticks some bottles in our stockings this year!

Want it?
Shop online, visit Whole Foods Stores in Florida, or request Intensity Academy Sauces by name from your local Whole Foods store. Plus, 4BabyAndMom readers can take advantage of a special sale- ANY 5 Bottles for only $20! Email michele at intensityacademy dot com with your order, but be sure to mention you read about Intensity Academy here, at 4BabyAndMom!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US and will end on December 15th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Disclosure: The featured product was provided to me, at no cost, by Intensity Academy. I did not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about this experience, and all opinions expressed are my own. Special thanks to our new friend, Michele Northrup from Intensity Academy, for sponsoring this giveaway.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

Please read the WINNERS POST for more information on how to claim your prize! Thank you all for participating. Happy Holidays!