Bryan Slaven, The Texas Gourmet, has been cooking, creating and entertaining since the age of 15, learning to grill and to pair spices and herbs with dishes.

While attending college in Huntsville, TX at SHSU, Bryan was introduced to hunting. The study of proper care and preparation of game began at this time. Also, while growing gardens with fresh fruit ad veggies, preserving became a passion as well.

The Texas Gourmet was established in the late 1990's and distribution was soon to follow. The current line of products is at ten, all of which are all natural with no preservatives. As the company developed, so did the virtual cookbook, with an evergrowing collection of great dishes, most all using Texas Gourmet products as an ingredient.

In the Spring of 2007, Bryan began writing editorials for the "Texas Tasted" column of the well known Texas Fish & Game almanac, and has submitted some of his favorite seafood, wild game and grilling favorites over this time and continues to present innovative and delicious creations each month.

I have been cooking and grilling up wild game and spicy recipes for over 25 years. As a native Houstonian, I grew up in the city and most of my outdoor experiences were enjoyed with my father on the golf course or a few fishing trips to Gavelston Island. My favorite pastimes include: deer & bird hunting, fresh & saltwater fishing, wildlife & environmental photography, golf, camping and, of course, cooking outdoors on the grill. One of my life's true pleasures is instilling positive values in my sons while hunting. A few of these values are: to respect the environment, only harvest what you intend to keep and eat, gun safety, and proper care for game. It is my desire that these values will stay with them and be passed on for generations to come.

The "Jelly Sampler Kit" features all three of our jellies in an eye catching box, and a group of recipes using the products can be found on the back of the box. The "Texas Trail Boss Kit" is a custom box in the shape of Texas that contains a selection of all three jellies, the Lemon Rosemary Habanero Grilling sauce, both of our delicious salsas, and a host of homemade recipes by the Texas Gourmet, Bryan Slaven. All the recipes in the "Texas Trail Boss Kit" focus on using our very own products to add that certain Texas Gourmet Kick. It makes a great corporate or personal Texas style gift. our "Dry spice Kit" features our signature rubs including the Sidewinder Searing Spice, Riverbed Steak Seasoning, and Sweet Chipotle Season All, which is great for ribs, chicken, deviled eggs, and just about anything else you want to flavor up.