Blog – Smuggler's Chillies

Welcome to the Smuggler's Chili blog!

Here you will find inspiring recipes, tips for seasoning and stories from market life. We want to share our passion for clean food, additive-free sauces and bold flavours, and help you make everyday life and celebrations tastier. Join us on our journey, both in the kitchen and to markets around Finland!
Christmas Tour 2025
There are only 60 mornings left until Christmas! Even though it doesn't feel like it yet, when we're in full autumn weather, but it´s just behind the corner Christmas 2025! At the market you will find Salakuljettaja's handicrafts, chili sauces, spices, salsas, salts, dips and gift boxes! Our products are also highly desired among gift recipients, because they are made without industrial processing - purely of course. Personal handmade gifts for even the most demanding taste, without additives. Chili and love from Central Finland. So where can you find us?... Read more...
Mandarin trip to Sardinia
Sardinia- Penso alla Sardegna - Thinking about Sardinia, that's what our festive week chili is made of! Last winter we drove to the enchanting island of Sardinia with our travelling camper van and spent two months there touring the island. We covered about three thousand kilometers in Sardinia alone, and we fell in love with the inland and its mountains, as well as the small, atmospheric villages. And with tangerines. Can you believe we ate tangerines almost to the point of being full (or is it even possible to overdose... Read more...
Ketkä Salakuljettaa
Who is smuggling?
Who we are and how we got here! We are a family business that makes chili sauces and spices and we operate in Central Finland, Hankasalmi, in the village of... Read more...
Italian herkku, Aglio e Olio
Italian delicacy, Aglio e Olio
The Aglio e Olio Peperoncino spice mix is versatile and you can use it to create many delicious dishes! Put a generous amount of olive oil in a cup and... Read more...

Season your food better

Salsat ja hillot

Salsas and jams