Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
This week, I thought we’d explore all things spicy on Etsy, from spice racks and seasonings to more, um private things. It’s a weird combination, I know. I was originally going to limit it to the food variety, but such hilarious things kept coming up, I couldn’t resist the mashup.
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With a name like Chub Rub, this one could have gone either way, but don’t worry, it’s a spice. By ChubIndustriesLadies, when headed to the viper pit (which appears to be suffering with some kind of alligator situation), make sure you wear one of your hardier pasties. Only one, though.I’m dreaming about this door-mounted spice rack! By (who else?) SpiceRackCityWhen you’re so grimy your tub issues an invitation, you have a problem.I guess that’s one way to keep me from eating the whole bag in one sitting… By InfernoCandyCompanyIt’s all bad, but what on earth are those flesh puddles beneath her breasts supposed to be???I really love hot and sweet together, but I’m too much of a coward to try this toffee made with ghost peppers, even though it looks great. By CowboyToffeeCompanyI was going to pass by this item, but then I got curious about the comments. They delivered. “I’m a therapist and needed some goodconversation starter questions for my clients…”If you’ve never listened to the My Favorite Murder podcast, go give it a try. It’s fantastic! MFM quote T-shirt by RogersWeberI get rustic to a point, but enough is enough.Candied jalapenos? Yes, please! By LandysJalapenosHair bows and bondage? I don’t know about you, but I’m getting mixed signals.Can’t wait to add this to the rim of my next bloody Mary! By UltimateBaker
My husband and I are big fans of spicy food but our combined genetics seem to have bred spice monsters because our two oldest sons may actually have an addiction to really hot spices. They are currently working their way through a jar of ghost pepper salsa they bought at a Christmas market and, even though they start grunting and screeching in pain and their eyes are watering, they keep eating it. Weirdos. They add at least Tabasco to almost every meal too.
When we first moved here, we were always scouting the area for places to go check out or possible dining venues. One day, my husband spotted a place called ‘Spice Tonight’ in a strip mall and got excited that it was a curry house or maybe an Indian supermarket. Nope. As you have probably guessed, it was an adult shop. Every time we drive past, the kids laugh about it and have to remind him.
Landysjalapenos are delicious. So glad you mentioned them. I put them in/on everything- I am totally addicted. They are just enough spice and sweet to make everything taste better-, pasta, pizza, vegetable, salsa, cheese, rice, dips, the list goes on and on. Those of you reading this – buy them; they are delicious and you will become as addicted as I am.
My OBT 
January 16, 2020 at 2:26 pm
My husband and I are big fans of spicy food but our combined genetics seem to have bred spice monsters because our two oldest sons may actually have an addiction to really hot spices. They are currently working their way through a jar of ghost pepper salsa they bought at a Christmas market and, even though they start grunting and screeching in pain and their eyes are watering, they keep eating it. Weirdos. They add at least Tabasco to almost every meal too.
When we first moved here, we were always scouting the area for places to go check out or possible dining venues. One day, my husband spotted a place called ‘Spice Tonight’ in a strip mall and got excited that it was a curry house or maybe an Indian supermarket. Nope. As you have probably guessed, it was an adult shop. Every time we drive past, the kids laugh about it and have to remind him.
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January 16, 2020 at 6:15 pm
Hahahahaha. That’s fantastic. I’d never let my father forget Spice Tonight, either.
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January 16, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Landysjalapenos are delicious. So glad you mentioned them. I put them in/on everything- I am totally addicted. They are just enough spice and sweet to make everything taste better-, pasta, pizza, vegetable, salsa, cheese, rice, dips, the list goes on and on. Those of you reading this – buy them; they are delicious and you will become as addicted as I am.
Nadine from New York
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January 16, 2020 at 10:08 pm
They sound magnificent. Ordering them now!
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