A CANADIAN FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1978

A little heat.
A lot of heart.

Meet Papa Theodore's Baby Hots. Crisp, tangy hot banana peppers with a one-of-a-kind flavour and a family story worth sharing.

Discover Baby Hots Our family story

Ontario-sourced peppers. Family-inspired flavour.

THE ORIGINALBaby
HotsSPICE UP YOUR LIFE!

FAMILY ROOTS✳ONTARIO-SOURCED PEPPERS✳BIG, BOLD FLAVOUR✳TRADITION SINCE 1978

01 / MEET OUR BABY HOTS

Not your normal jar of peppers.

Some flavours stay with you. Papa Theodore's Baby Hots bring together bright, tangy flavour, a satisfying crunch, and just the right kick to make the everyday feel special.

Layer them on a sandwich, add them to a barbecue spread, or serve them alongside cheese and crackers. There's always room for a little Baby Hots.

Ways to enjoy

Freshly harvested peppers sourced from Ontario growers

02 / OUR STORY

It started withfamily.

Back in 1978, Nick “Papa Theodore” Zloty began preserving garden vegetables as an annual family tradition.

Of all the jars shared with family and friends, his hot banana peppers were the ones people couldn't stop talking about. He called them “Baby Hots,” and a family favourite was born.

Today, that original spirit lives on in every jar: good ingredients, careful preparation, and flavour meant to be shared.

1978WHERE OUR STORY BEGAN

Meet Papa Theodore!

"HE'S THE BABY HOTS GUY!"

A family favourite with a personality just like Nick's.

WATCH THE BABY HOTS SONG · 39 SECONDS

03 / CLOSE TO HOME

From Ontario fields
to our table.

Good peppers are where great flavour begins.

Baby Hots starts with peppers sourced from local Ontario producers. These harvest photographs show the peppers in bulk, before the slicing, preparation and jars — a look at the real ingredients behind a family favourite.

We’re proud to highlight the growers close to home who are part of the Baby Hots story.

Bulk hot peppers from local Ontario producers — THE HARVESTOntario-sourced peppers

Freshly sourced peppers gathered in bulk before preparation — THE INGREDIENTBefore the first slice

04 / FROM PEPPER TO JAR

Made with care.
Ready to

From whole peppers to the familiar slices in a jar, every batch has a story.

This behind-the-scenes photograph captures a moment in the making of Baby Hots: the peppers sliced and ready for jarring. It's a simple, tangible part of the process that brings Papa Theodore's family tradition to the table today.

See how to enjoy them

Sliced hot peppers prepared and ready to be put into jars — BEHIND THE SCENES / PREPARING BABY HOTS

05 / MADE FOR THE TABLE

Good witheverything.

From quick lunches to weekend gatherings, Baby Hots make a memorable addition.

Everyday favourites

Sandwiches, burgers, sausages, and whatever's on the grill.

Something to share

Charcuterie boards, cheese plates, and snacks with friends.

06 / OUR PROMISE

Rooted in tradition.
Made with care.

Canadian-grown

Our peppers are sourced from local producers here in Ontario.

Family-inspired

Our story and preparation are guided by Papa Theodore's original tradition.

Flavour first

A distinctive, craveable taste that brings something special to the table.

07 / SAY HELLO

Let's keep the tradition going!

Have a question about Baby Hots, interested in carrying them in your store, or simply want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.

info@papatheodores.ca

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A little heat.A lot of heart.