Women-Owned Businesses We Love in 2021

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and as a woman-owned business we wanted to highlight a few other women-owned businesses in the PNW that we’re enormous fans of! Freeland Spirits Also based out of Portland, OR, Freeland Spirits is a woman-owned distillery that makes some of the finest gin and bourbon we’ve ever had the…

National Spicy Guacamole Day: Chunky or Creamy?

It’s November 14, which means it’s National Spicy Guacamole Day! At Secret Aardvark, we love guacamole so much—especially guac with a kick—that we have not one but TWO guacamole recipes for you to celebrate with.

Why Do People Like Hot Sauce?

Hot sauce is having a moment. According to Google Trends, which tracks how many people are searching for a particular keyword over time, hot sauce has steadily been gaining popularity since 2004.

Red Eye / Red Beer: A History and a Recipe

If you’re looking to shake up your brunch game, we suggest adding a little tomato juice and Secret Aardvark to your beer! What is a Beer and Tomato Juice Drink Called? A cocktail made with beer and tomato juice has several names depending on what region you’re ordering it in. Popular names include Red Eye…

Red Eye / Red Beer: A History and a Recipe

If you’re looking to shake up your brunch game, we suggest adding a little tomato juice and Secret Aardvark to your beer! What is a Beer and Tomato Juice Drink Called? A cocktail made with beer and tomato juice has several names depending on what region you’re ordering it in. Popular names include Red Eye…

Why Am I Craving Hot Sauce?

What’s this ever-present desire all about to put spice in every bite? Find out more about why you find hot sauce irresistible.