Do what you love, and do it better than anybody else.” That’s the advice Shane’s grandfather, Big Dad, gave as they were perfecting the family recipes you can still enjoy today.

Dewey “Big Dad” Brown played football for Clemson, served in WWII and settled down with the love of his life, Peggy. They were married for over 60 years, but Big Dad said it “wasn’t nearly long enough.” Shane spent summers with him until age 14, when he moved in for good to fish, travel and cook.

Through it all, Big Dad said, “You only get a good reputation once, so you better make the most of it.” He passed that motto down to Shane, along with his old fly reel and the secret sauce recipe.