SPECIALTY SAUCES AND SEASONING

Hello, my name is Barry C. Conway, also known as Bear-Man. First of all, I’d like to thank you for visiting our website. We created this particular page because we thought you might be interested in hearing about the history and philosophy behind Bear-Man. I am a self-taught “foodie” who has enjoyed cooking since I was a kid. I’ve always loved to get in the kitchen and start throwing things together. In the last few years, however, I got more serious about developing my own original recipes and pursuing my dream of working in the food industry. In 2003, I had the honor of being one of the four winners of Emeril’s Pie Contest. My entry was my original recipe for a savory pie called Southwestern Taco Pot Pie . It was pretty cool to appear on Emeril Live and teach him how to make my pie!!! It even got bammed! It was an incredibly fun and satisfying experience that gave me the boost of confidence to take my dream to the next level. Since then I’ve been demonstrating my recipes on local TV stations, teaching a cooking class, and co-hosting an on-line recipe forum at Isledegrande.com. And I’ve continued doing what I like best, experimenting and perfecting what has become my specialty – sauces, of all kinds. And then it hit me – the specialty food industry is where I want to be! After a great deal of encouragement, especially from my wife, Winanne, we have entered the specialty food arena. In 2005, we officially started Bear-Man Specialty Foods, LLC. Because I’ve been called Bar-Man (for Barry) – coupled with our love for nature and the great outdoors, Winanne suggested we call our company Bear-Man. It was a perfect fit and we were on our way. We currently have two barbecue sauces, a seasoning/dry rub and a maple sauce (with more products coming soon). They are the end-result of my love for mixing unique flavors, with just enough kick, to strike a balance that adds a new dimension to our products. This not only works for adults, but their kids love it too. Kids have found creative and sometimes very simple ways to use Bear-Man, like on their mashed potatoes. That’s the ultimate compliment to me! We’re also proud of the fact that our sauces contain small bits of fresh ingredients – such as onions, garlic, ginger, jalapenos, etc., depending on the sauce. It’s just one of the reasons why so many people love our sauce, but we feel it’s an important one. Why strain out all of that rich flavor? Customer service is VERY important to us. Not only do we want to supply you with excellent products, but also excellent service. Please let us know if there is any way to serve you better. Bear-Man@roadrunner.com We would appreciate hearing your comments and suggestions about our products, website, etc. And, please, share with us your recipes and ideas for using the sauces and seasoning at Bear-Man@roadrunner.com. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support. We look forward to serving you! Sincerely, Barry C. and Winanne W. Conway