HAPPY NEW YEAR, Y’all! 2018 was absolutely amazing.  OSA Gourmet won 9 prestigious awards this past year!  Not one, not two, but three Scovie Awards!  2 World Hot Sauce Awards, and 4 International Flavor Awards!   In addition, we’re excited to announce that we’ve been certified by Fresh From Florida, and are including their logo on

My family loves them some ribs.  Slow smoked over a cherry wood fire, and loaded with layers of spicy datil pepper flavor.  You’ll need lots of napkins or paper towels on hand for Charles Ray’s Ribs.  They’re guaranteed to have you licking your fingers and smacking your lips in delight. 

Spicy Datil Pepper Chicken Kabobs and Syrian Rice Pilaf.  Something different for the Fourth of July Celebration.  My youngest son is home for the summer, and has been helping me in the kitchen.  Hunter is turning into quite a chef.  He’s interested in all things grilled these days, and with

Wow! I spent last weekend in Orlando representing First Coast Fresh as part of the Fresh From Florida booth, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  A special shout out to David Dinkins (UF/IFAS Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Specialist), for inviting us to participate!  It was absolutely amazing to see

Buffalo Cauliflower.  Who needs chicken when cauliflower tastes better?  “Hot Wings” with cauliflower? Just the thought of eating cauliflower used to turn me off.  I went out of my way to avoid it like the plague.  It was either cooked to mush or served raw with blah Ranch dressing.  Not

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and I’m gearing up by planning a taco bar.  Something for everyone: Datil Jerk Blackened Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa, Tequila-lime Chicken Tacos, Cilantro, Lime and Jalapeño Marinated Steak Tacos, and Loaded Vegetarian Tacos.  Paired with lots of ice cold Mexican beer, and plenty of