The Story
Artist Jamey Barnard of Onekama and chef Kurt Harvey of Arcadia have launched Rod Gentryprises, Inc. This business makes Grillin’ Thauth and Yardbird Sweet. Both are unique sauces for grilling, dipping, and – as Mr. Barnard puts it – guzzling. While most sane people would not guzzle a sauce with ingredients that include chipotle peppers, these sauces are fantastic compliments to all sorts of meats, vegetables, egg dishes, and salty snacks.
“Basically, what we have here are unique recipes from a local backwoodsman,” Barnard said, “Mr. Gentry’s ‘Thauth’ and ‘Yardbird’ are the best on the planet, but were previously made in a poorly-washed stew pot over a burn barrel filled with scrap lumber. Harvey’s years of experience as a chef at Camp Arcadia gave us leg up in the commercial development of these unique sauces.”
“We’ve tried lots of national brands of barbeque sauce and believe this is the best on the market.” says Harvey. “I put it on everything from eggs to chips. It’s great in meatloaf, chili and pulled pork; and, of course, it’s absolutely amazing with grilled meats and vegetables.”
Barnard notes that they’ve been working with the recluse, Rod Gentry, for years trying to get permission to make his sauces on a commercial level. But, when he tasted Chef Harvey’s cooking, he said “Let’s take ‘er national, fellas.”
“Part of what makes these sauces great is the quality ingredients. Local Michigan honey and maple syrup are used in, as well as tomato paste from vine ripened tomatoes, chipotle peppers, molasses, and plenty of secret spices.” says Harvey.
