Hi, I’m Peter Mollett, owner of Smokin’ Texas Gourmet.

Hi, I’m Peter Mollett, owner of Smokin’ Texas Gourmet. This was our second year at Zestfest and the festival is one of our favorites.

 I began cooking when I was young. My mother loved to cook and it was a great way to bond with her. I’ve also always loved science and in college, I majored in chemistry. It was fun for me to learn formulas and mix things. I put my education to good use by fermenting a keg of sherry in the chemistry lab. And yes, I almost got thrown out of school when I got busted.

 My career path took me to developing products for Amoco. At the same time, I was blessed with two daughters who were, truthfully, a little messier than I expected. One of my daughters used to pour a bottle of bubble bath into the jacuzzi, which made it constantly overflow. Fortunately, I kept a bottle of bubble diffuser that I had made at home. I always had a lot of creations at home to clean up messes. My inner mad scientist loved the challenge of creating new things that were helpful for the family.

My love of science and cooking finally came together a few years ago. I had a barbecue and friends were asking to take home leftovers. They especially loved the barbecue sauce I had made. My daughter was helping me clean up in the kitchen and she said, ‘you should just sell it.’

And then a lightbulb went off. It was the perfect way to bring together my two loves-science and cooking.
I founded Smokin’ Texas Gourmet out of my kitchen. I started out slow, making barbecue sauces at home on my own. Our company has now grown to include over dozens of products, including barbecue sauces, seasonings, salsas and condiments.

Smokin’ Texas Gourmet products can be used by anyone. We want you to create delicious, healthy meals for your family. But we also know something that others don’t…you can have a good piece of meat but if it isn’t well-seasoned, it’ll taste horrible. Likewise, you can have great seasoning, but if it’s not cooked properly, it’ll taste horrible. Whenever you cook, always remember that it’s all about chemistry. We can teach you how to make healthier food for you and your family. Please visit our website at www.smokintexasgourmet.come to learn more about our products and recipes.