About Sizzzle Funk

Uncle Tommy’s pepper blend 

Welcome to the fiery world of my handcrafted spicy roasted and smoked pepper blends And Hot Sauces that are hand crafted in TINY batches by me. I use only the best organic fresh ingredients.  These spice and pepper blends are always evolving and changing. I am crafting depth of flavor. 

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, I cultivate a variety of non-GMO, organically grown peppers in small batches, ensuring each blend is a labor of love.  All Grown from seed by me. 

My passion for gardening is deeply rooted in my family's history. Inspired by my grandparents' small farm in Palo Alto, California, and my grandmother's artistic pickling skills showcased in Sunset Magazine, I inherited the gardening bug. Originating from Yokohama, Japan, my grandmother's green thumb left an indelible mark on me.

For me, nourishing others is a way of life, and I infuse that love and fire into my smoked and roasted spice blends. The unique fusion includes over 30 plus different varieties of varying heat and flavorful pepper

My process is a dynamic dance of flavors and aromas. Half the batch naturally dries out, 25% undergoes slow roasting to extract nutty oils and mature flavors, and the remaining 25% is smoked in Auntie Chrissy's backyard (my sister, with a touch of humor).

Embracing the philosophy of limited editions, I grow organic small batches each season. The soil, enriched with ocean forest goodness and organic fertilizers such as worm castings from my personal worm farm, fish emulsion, and super frog organic ocean fertilizer, ensures the health of both the peppers and the consumers. California sunshine, the ultimate ingredient, adds that extra touch of goodness.

I invite you to savor these limited-edition blends, appreciating the story behind each pepper and the dedication poured into perfecting my craft. Thank you for being part of this spicy journey, celebrating the love and flavors of peppers.

List of peppers grown be me and used in the blends and hot sauces and in my everyday life !

  • different Heirloom Japanese peppers
  • Various Thai peppers
  • Assorted Habaneros (white, red chocolate, and orange)
  • Diverse Carolina Reapers
  • Ghost Peppers, including Bhut Jolokia Heirlooms and Pink Tiger
  • Devils Tongue
  • Standard Trinidad Scorpion
  • Yellow Jamaican Hot Heirlooms
  • Thai Scorpions (a cross between Trinidad Scorpion and Thai peppers)
  • Count Dracula 
  • Coyote Teeth
  • Tabanero (a cross of a tobacco and a Habanero 
  • Peach and Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion
  • Sugar Rush Stripey
  • Tangerine Tiger
  • Pink Tiger 
  • Naga Smooky
  • Rhino DD
  • Starburst 
  • Purple Jelly Fish
  • California Reaper
  • Purple UFO
  • Leviathan Chocolate Scorpion