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Not all jellies are destined to be toppings for toast.

Mick’s Peppourri, a family business in Yakima, recently swept the top three places in the pepper jelly category at a national Chile Pepper magazine contest.

The winners were Death Valley, red and sweet-hot; Buzztail, green with a lingering, nasal-clearing heat; and Beyond Buzztail, an orange-hued habanero concoction that’s pure fire in a jar.

If you’re afraid of toasting your tongue, the Micks make some milder pepper jellies as well, including a spicy-sweet Ginger and a pleasantly zesty Horseradish.

Price: $6 to $9 for 8 ounces.

Available: In Spokane at Mango ‘n Chili, or by mail order (call 800-204-5679).

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Do you know of a new, unusual or just plain good food item? Tell us about it at Food Finds, Features Department, The Spokesman-Review, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210. Call 459-5446; fax 459-5098.