As The Crushery thrived, Chef John struggled to find food-friendly sauces to complement his popular menu. He found that typical hot sauces had overwhelming notes of vinegar or were so spicy that just a couple of drops burnt the palate. What John craved was a lineup of hot sauces that would make flavors sing. That’s when John and Michelle took to the kitchen and Cooper’s Small Batch-named after their son-was born.