Our Story

Springs Fireplace began with a seed — literally.

Greg, a farmer rooted in East Hampton, NY, is drawn to the land, sustainable food systems, and the simple satisfaction of eating what he grows. He began cultivating peppers on an acre of farmland — not just for their heat, but for the stories they carry. From Syrian Aleppos to Peruvian Ajis to New Mexican Tesuques, each variety reflects a place, a culture, and a culinary tradition.

Lauren has long been inspired by the ways food connects people — to each other and to the world. When the two met in 2022, she saw something more in Greg’s pepper rows: the seed of a brand that could bring global flavors and farming values to the table. Together, they began learning about new varieties through their travels to places like India and Italy, crafting sauces and salsas that celebrate rare peppers with layered, nuanced flavor — not fire-for-fire’s-sake, but something thoughtful and deeply rooted.

Today, Springs Fireplace is a seed-to-bottle condiment company making hot sauces and salsas that are all-natural, low in sodium, and made without added sugar. We grow many of our peppers ourselves and work with a trusted network of farmers who cultivate our seeds using the better-than-organic Farmer’s Pledge. Our products deliver slow-building heat and bright, layered flavor — made to complement food, not overwhelm it.

Each bottle brings a bit of history to the table. And like a good story, we hope it stays with you long after the meal.

– Greg & Lauren