AT QUEST FOR FIRE...
... I believe that cooking is more than just food—it’s an adventure, a journey, and a way to connect with the world. Inspired by the ancient pursuit of fire, our brand is built on the idea of harnessing energy, wisdom, and your best self amid life’s chaos—through cooking, adventure, and exploration.
My passion lies in creating bold, authentic, and globally inspired flavors—from handcrafted marinades, rubs, and hot sauces that bring the world’s spice traditions straight to your kitchen. Each product is crafted with care, using real ingredients and time-honored techniques to honor the cultures that inspired them.
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The Fire That Fuels Us
My passion lies in creating bold, authentic, and globally inspired flavors—from hand crafted marinades, rubs, and hot sauces that bring the world’s spice traditions straight to your kitchen.
Yellowstone Salt™
My Yellowstone Salt Blendis inspired by open flames, cast-iron skillets, and the untamed spirit of the American West.Yellowstone Salt™is my signature cowboy-style sea salt blend, built for rugged flavor and bold cooking. Crafted with mesquite-smoked sea salt, it delivers a true campfire backbone, with bourbon-infused crushed peppercorns and habanero, chipotle and chile de árbol chili peppers add warm spice, oak sweetness, and frontier swagger.
My happy place has always been the Sierra Nevadas—from Lone Pine to Bishop, Mammoth Mountain, and of course the June Lake Loop in the Inyo National Forest. That’s why I created 395 CHILI CO., a sub-brand under Quest For Fire, inspired by the spirit of adventure along Highway 395. My products range from artisan sea salts and bold hot sauces to dry rubs, signature sea salt blends and merch—everything you need to elevate your meals whether you’re grilling at camp, cooking in a cabin, or enjoying the outdoors.
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Find the red picnic table and cast from there - huge fish.
Bourbon Smoked Pepper
Cold-smoked over spent bourbon barrels, this coarse black pepper delivers oak, bourbon sweetness, and smoky depth. Bold yet balanced, it adds rich aroma and layered heat to steaks, ribs, and everyday cooking.
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The Best Adventure Ends with a Full Plate.
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Handcrafted
Marinades,Rubs and Hot Sauces
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Blog posts
AI & I Review™ — Penelope Project X
Cooking with Hawaiian Sea Salts
Pairing Hawaiian Sea Salts with Spirits
One of tradition, heat, and the endless pursuit of flavor
Flavors from Around the Globe
My hot sauces, dry rubs, sea salts, salt blends, and spices are inspired by my travels around the world—gathering flavors from the street markets of Indonesia, the spice bazaars of India, the bustling food stalls of Malaysia, China and Singapore, and the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, Italy, England, France, and Costa Rica. My journey also includes the soulful kitchens here at home in the United States. I grew up in Washington Heights, NYC, went to school in Providence, and later discovered Laguna Niguel, which eventually led me to Los Angeles—and I’ve visited nearly every state.
Every bottle and every blend tells a story—one shaped by culture, travel, and a lifelong love of bold, authentic flavor. *Rome, Italy 2025
Our passion lies in creating bold, authentic, and globally inspired flavors
Explore. Cook. Ignite.
We believe that cooking should be an experience
Every bottle and blend tells a story.
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