Relish is still hot

It's not hip, or new, or even all that nice to look at, but sometimes a dollop of relish really hits the spot. And the kind made by Howard Foods, based in Danvers, has stood the test of time. John F. Howard started the company in the barn behind his Bradford home in the 1890s, and he peddled his condiments from a wheelbarrow. More than a century later, the basic recipes haven't changed. The Hot Pepper Relish ($1.99 to $2.19), made with red and green peppers, corn syrup, vinegar, and onions, gives dips a tangy zip and kicks up a simple cheese-and-cracker snack. And you don't even have to buy it out of a wheelbarrow.

KATIE JOHNSTON CHASE
Howard's relishes are available at many supermarkets.