Producer

Kate Donlon and Garry Smith are the founders of Brave Little Spice Company (Vermont is known as as the Brave Little State). Brave Little Spice draws on Smith's longtime love of making barbecue blends and spicy foods — Sichuan Chinese dishes, Indian vindaloo and Nashville hot chicken are among his favorites — and Donlon's past career as a whole-animal butcher. The two met while attending college in Smith's native state of Georgia. Last year, they moved to Vermont, where Donlon grew up.

Brave Little Spice Company is a small, local company that likes to support other small, local businesses. They use local ingredients whenever possible.