…I have been into all different types of metal work for the majority of my life. In the past few years I have found my real love for artistic and ornamental type blacksmithing. Moving and manipulating various types of metal from their manufactured state into elegant, erratic, and symmetrical geometric patterns is like watching a child grow.

In addition to blacksmithing, I very much enjoy cooking, grilling, and well…. eating, which has lead to my three own blends of general purpose seasoning rubs. Ugly Stews Grit 44, Grit #45, and Snakebite 46 are further explained in the Spice section where a full description is explained. It’s good stuff. I assure you. I have a hard time keeping it in stock, so please order when its available! I am currently working on other blends as well and they will be for sale soon.

I would like to share my spices and tools with you in hopes to enhance and strengthen meals for you and your family.

I have been living in the Central Texas area since 2008. I am very happily married and have three incredibly cool teenage daughters. I am a Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Air Force.