Fired Up Jellies and Jams

06/25/2026

🫐Billy (Blueberry Habanero): Pep, why are there 48 jars and only 47 price tags?

🍓Pep (Strawberry Habanero): Quality control. I had to sample one.

🫐Billy: You sampled a whole jar?

🍓Pep: It’s called commitment to the brand.

🫐Billy: This is our first The Rusty Truck Market Days in Du Quoin, IL. We should look professional.

🍓Pep: We do look professional. We have a tablecloth, samples, and a dream.

🫐Billy: And three extension cords we may or may not need.

🍓Pep: That’s called vendor confidence.

🫐Billy: Think people will stop by?

🍓Pep: Stop by? They’ll smell the sweet heat from three aisles away and follow it like a treasure map.

🫐Billy: I am a little nervous.

🍓Pep: Billy, we’re at a market full of people who love finding local treasures. We are a local treasure.

🫐Billy: That’s surprisingly motivational.

🍓Pep: Write it down. Put it on a T-shirt.

🫐Billy: What’s the goal this weekend?

🍓Pep: Meet people. Hand out samples. Tell our story. Sell some jars. Try not to eat all the inventory.

🫐Billy: That last one seems aimed directly at you.

🍓Pep: Fair.

🫐Billy: Doors open soon.

🍓Pep: Then let’s straighten these jars, fluff the tablecloth, and get ready.

🫐Billy: Ready for what?

🍓Pep: For a whole lot of people asking, “Can I try a sample?”

🫐Billy: And then?

🍓Pep: Then we do what we do best…

🫐Billy & 🍓Pep: Get Fired up! 🔥

🗓️ Come see us!!!
Friday 6/26 4pm - 8pm
Satuday 6/27 10am - 4pm

06/18/2026

🍑 Cindy (Cinnful Peach Habanero):
Alright, Pep got his introduction post. Now it's my turn.
I'm Cindy, the 1st Place Scovie Award-winning mascot. 🏆😎
You know... the one who keeps the trophy shelf from looking empty.
Now before Pep starts talking about being the best seller again, let's remember something:
People don't win awards because they're average.
I'm sweet peach, warm cinnamon, and just enough habanero heat to keep things interesting.
That's kind of our thing around here.
Sweet. Spicy. Balanced. Award-winning. No chaser required.
Here's where I really shine:
🍖 Pork chops
🐟 Salmon
🍗 Chicken
🥕 Roasted vegetables
🧀 Cream cheese and crackers
🥐 Biscuits, pastries, and breakfast treats
Honestly, if you're cooking something and thinking, "This needs a little something..."
That little something is probably me.
You'll find me turning ordinary dinners into conversations and making people ask,
"Wait... what did you put on this?"
And let's talk about this picture for a second...
Most folks see cream cheese and crackers and immediately think of Pep.
I see an opportunity.
Turns out a 1st Place Scovie Award-winning jam tastes pretty phenomenal on cream cheese too. 😏
Now I also noticed something.
A lot of folks buy one jar of me, then come back wishing they'd ordered more.
That's because one pork chop recipe turns into salmon.
The salmon turns into chicken.
And before you know it, you're scraping the bottom of the jar wondering where it all went.
Get outta here with that.
👉 Grab a 3-Pack and stock up.
Or if you're still trying to decide which mascot deserves your loyalty, grab the Fired Up Complete Collection and meet all four of us.
🚚 Orders over $50 ship free.
And just so we're clear...
Pep may be the best seller.
But I'm the one standing in the winner's circle. 🍑🏆🔥

So balanced, even people who don’t like spicy fall in love. Cindy here.Let’s clear something up real quick—I’m not loud heat. I’m layered flavor. I start with real peaches—juicy, ripe, and sweet. Then I ease in a touch of cinnamon warmth, the kind that feels comforting instead of complic...

06/12/2026

Saint Louis Zoo

06/10/2026

🔥 Pep (Strawberry Habanero):

Let me re-introduce myself.

I see we have a lot more followers around here now, and I don't want to be rude.

I'm Pep, the mascot that started all this.

I've been around the longest, and I've been the best seller that whole time too. 😎

Now before Billy starts running his mouth, let's get something straight. I didn't become the best seller by accident.

I'm sweet strawberry flavor with just the right amount of habanero heat. Enough to get your attention, not enough to hurt you.

That's kind of our thing around here: Sweet. Spicy. Balanced. No chaser required.

Here's where I really shine:
🧀 Cream cheese and crackers
🥓 Breakfast sandwiches
🍔 Burgers
🍗 Wings
🥨 Pretzels
🍖 Ribs

Honestly, if it'll sit still long enough, I'll probably taste good on it.

You can find me on our website or being absolutely phenomenal on top of a block of cream cheese.

Now I also had another brilliant idea.

I suggested we start selling a 3-pack bundle so folks could get more value and save a little on shipping.

Then the other mascots copied me.

🍑 Cindy copied me.

🍓 Patti copied me.

🫐 Billy definitely copied me.

Sure, you can buy a single jar. But then you're scraping the bottom of the jar two weeks later, placing another order, and paying shipping again.

Get outta here with that.

👉 Grab a 3-Pack and stock up.
https://getfiredupjandj.com/products/3-pack-strawberry-habanero

Or if you're not sure who's your favorite yet, grab the Fired Up Complete Collection and meet all four of us.
https://getfiredupjandj.com/products/fired-up-bundle-complete-collection

And if you're loading up, orders over $50 ship free. I argued for that too.

Just remember...

Everybody starts with Pep. 🔥😎

So balanced, even people who don’t like spicy fall in love. Pep here.Let me save you some time—I’m not here to prove how tough you are. I’m here to show you what balanced flavor actually tastes like. I lead with real strawberry juice. Sweet, bright, and familiar. Then—right when you’re c...

06/07/2026

🤠🔥 Well this is pretty darn cool.
A little piece of Southern Illinois is making its way to CMA Fest thanks to The Spiel and some amazing local businesses.
We're honored to be included alongside fellow Southern Illinois makers: 🌎 Woodsy Earth, LLC
🦙 Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
🌿 Skitopel
🤠 Howdy Hyde Leather Company
And somehow a jar of Fired Up made the trip too. 😎
Around here we're proud of where we come from. Every jar starts right here in Southern Illinois, and it's always exciting to see our region represented on a bigger stage.
Thanks to The Spiel for shining a spotlight on small businesses and helping share a taste of Southern Illinois.
🫐 Billy: "Wait... does this mean I'm basically a country music celebrity now?"
🔥 Pep: "No."
🍑 Cindy: "Not even a little."
🍓 Patti: "But it is pretty cool."

06/07/2026

🍑 Cindy (Cinnful Peach Habanero):
"Y'all ever look at a breakfast eggroll and think, 'This needs more attitude'?"
🔥 Pep (Strawberry Habanero):
"No."
🍑 Cindy:
"Well I did."
🫐 Billy (Blueberry Habanero):
"Wait... breakfast goes inside the eggroll?"
🍑 Cindy:
"Eggs. Bacon. Cheese. Crispy wrapper. Then a little Cinnful Peach Habanero on top."
🫐 Billy:
"That sounds illegal."
🔥 Pep:
"Nope. Just delicious."
🍑 Cindy:
"We found this one at The Brunch Box Food Truck and let me tell ya... if breakfast eggrolls aren't already part of your weekend plans, they should be."
💬 What's the most unexpected thing you've put Fired Up on?
🔥🍑🥓🥚

06/03/2026

🍓 Patti (Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb):
I hear there’s going to be strawberries everywhere this weekend.
🔥 Pep (Strawberry Habanero):
Good. Maybe they’ll finally learn what those strawberries are capable of.
🍑 Cindy (Cinnful Peach Habanero):
You mean besides becoming award-winning jam?
🫐 Billy (Blueberry Habanero):
Wait... a whole festival dedicated to strawberries? That's my kind of crowd.
🔥 Pep:
Easy there, blueberry. This one’s not about you.
🍓 Patti:
Whether you're coming for the strawberries, the food, the shopping, or just a day out with family, make sure you stop by and say hello.
🍑 Cindy:
We'll have samples ready.
🫐 Billy:
And I'll be there proving blueberries belong at a strawberry festival.
🔥 Pep:
That's debatable.
👉 Get Fired Up with us at the Kimmswick Strawberry Festival this weekend!
📍 Kimmswick, MO
📅 Saturday & Sunday
Come hungry. We'll handle the rest. 🔥🍓🫐🍑

05/29/2026

Omg!! Another Fired Up combo Chilly Jilly's Ice Cream and Treats that we cannot live without!!! A day without Ice Cream from Chilly Jilly’s is a sad sad day! Cool down and excite your taste buds!!! 😃 🎉