In the 1870's trailblazer, Anna Martin, purchased the iconic 27,000-acre Blockhouse Ranch that encompassed 15 miles on both sides of the beautiful spring fed San Saba River, located in Mason, Menard and McCullough counties in Texas. 

In the early 1870’s these large Texas ranches were put together by investors who borrowed money from Fort Worth banks. These investors made money by gathering and driving wild long horn cattle to the northern markets. 

Unfortunately, soon after that, Texas tick fever infested the wild long horn cattle and put an end to this trade. But this presented the perfect opportunity for Anna Martin, who used her life-savings, as a store owner, to purchase the iconic Blockhouse Ranch at the Mason county courthouse steps for $17,000.

Anna went on to built a 60,000 acre ranching empire and started the first female owned bank in the United States.

Today, our founders Andy, Jon, and Rob continue Anna Martin’s legacy by developing trailblazing spice blends, that were forged by cooking on the open fire at Blockhouse Ranch. By combining their experience cooking at their several restaurants and with their family and friends over the years, our blends were carefully crafted. So, enjoy spicing it up!