A proud fifth generation Texan - Was pollinated in Austin, germinated in Dallas, and blossomed in Houston - Traditional TexMex advocate and connoisseur - Craft beer enthusiast - Texas wine wanderer - Frio River regular - Backyard barbecue warrior turned pitmaster- Believes that there is no place for beans in chili - Blue Agave purist - Ran and finished marathon in 2002... it was a fluke - Weekend chocolate hobbyist turned professional chocolate maker - Father of three incredible humans. You can follow Scotty Unfiltered on Tumblr for sometimes edgier commentary about whatever strikes his mood that day.

Naturalized Texan – Proud Florida Gator – Gourmet food creator – Closet bean counter – Found always near wine – Never stops smiling – Emerald Coast conservationist – Gulf Coast seafood snob – Cancer Survivor – Talented Baker – Martini slayer – Carrot souffle’ goddess  – Moves at warp speed – Has opinions, will travel.

Another proud 5th generation Texan – Restaurant Head Chef turned Chocolate Maker & Pitmaster – Mastered Mole in a Cazuela – Invented VerdeQ sauce – Will fish for food – Friday Night Lights aficionado – Fan of many sports – Thinks that The Leakey Mercantile is not only a great store but just darn fun to say – Makes prime rib for dinner every Christmas eve – Will destroy you in Boggle…you have no chance – Is Scott’s younger brother