Crystal Pieschel, who, along with her husband, Nick, owns Austin-based Taste Texas, partners with local farmers to provide the best products Texas has to offer-foods made by Texans in the great state of Texas. From marinades and sauces to spices and salsas, “our products are of the highest quality with flavors not found in big retail chain stores,” Pieschel says.
She recommends spicing up a hospitality bag with a variety of homegrown goodies.
Texas GunPowder: This award-winning, made-in-Texas spice comes in Jalapeño or Habanero.
12 Oaks Jelly and Jams: (1) Take your pick of Peach Preserves, Cranberry Chutney, Mountain Berry or Jalapeño Jelly.
Texas Red Dirt Rub: (2) This award-winning meat rub comes in blends featuring barbecue, southwestern and creole flavors.
Barbecue Grilling Accessories: (3) Texas-themed spatulas, tongs and three-piece sets are favorites.
Texas Slabs Jerky: (4) Flavors include mild, sweet and spicy, hot, peppered and Texas BBQ.
Taste Texas Venison & Pork Snack Sticks: Available in regular and spicy. Pieschel says, “People like this as a quick snack at meetings or late night in hotel rooms.”
Passion Pickles: Gourmet sweet and spicy pickles in Habanero or Ghost Pepper. Great for snacking. “People who don’t even like pickles eat these up,” Pieschel says.
Lone Star Beer BBQ Sauce and Beer Wing Sauce: Tasty Texas sauces with authentic Lone Star Beer labels.
Texas Wild Salsas: (5) Try Mesquite Roasted, Picante, Black Bean & Corn, Roja, Verde and Habanero.
Texas-Themed Picture Frames: (6) Guests can display their favorite shot from an event with rustic-looking Texas frames featuring designs such as swinging saloon doors, saddle accessories and antlers. taste-texas.com
