What do you do for fun?
“We don’t take off much. As a matter of fact, we’ve only had three vacations in the last fourteen years. My happy place is definitely hanging out with my husband and adult son. We take short trips to the coast which allows us all to turn the business off and spend time together without all the work drama.”
If you were going to give one piece of advice to a young person who wanted to get into the business of barbecue or just “food” in general, what would that be?
“In order to be truly successful, be ready to give it your all and be ready to make huge sacrifices. You may feel unappreciated most days and it may take time to truly see the fruits of your labor, but if you are truly dedicated, you will be successful.”
If you could do something outside of the restaurant/hospitality business, what would that be?
“Full time ministry is where my heart is. The current state of our world is so deeply hurt right now and if I could somehow just help someone have hope and show them Christ’s love then I have accomplished something wonderful.”
When you actually get the chance…what do you do for fun with girlfriends or a “Night Out?”
“Because work takes so much time away from us, I prefer to spend my “off” time with best friend who is also my husband. We like to take a few days off and go rent a B&B and just “veg” out and spend quality time together. This is what has helped us stay married and connected for as long as we have been together and running this restaurant together without us killing each other.”
When you have guests in town are there any local restaurants, shops, or favorite attractions you like to direct them to?
“Well of course, our restaurant for the best local BBQ, but we are lucky to be so close to both Wimberly and Gruene, Texas where there are fun things and plenty of shopping to do with our friends and family when they visit.”
Favorite Musician?
“OH….I LOVE music and to try to narrow it down to just one would be impossible. My current favorite’s are Brandon Lake, Upper Room Music, and Maverick City Music.”
If you were to empty out your purse on the table right now, what would we find?
“A wallet with my debit/credit cards and check book, gum, gift cards, lip balm, and a lipstick. I am not your typical girl. I am super organized, so I don’t carry much, yet here I have this huge empty purse…(rolling my eyes at myself)”
Is there a local or national charitable cause that you support and would like more people to be aware of?
“America needs to wake up and see that we have a huge problem with sex trafficking, which is a $150 billion dollar a year problem that exists in our own backyard. OUR or Operation Underground Railroad is an organization that exists to eradicate child sex trafficking. My hope is that more people will educate themselves with this amazing organization and donate to them so that they can continue to fight the war that no one else wants to fight.”
We end each interview with a piece we can share from your kitchen to the reader’s home kitchen. Think of it as sharing a recipe card from one good friend to another. What is a favorite recipe you like to share from your home kitchen when you are entertaining with friends and family?
“Because we are so busy, my pressure cooker has become my new best friend. I can cook a quick healthy satisfying meal that tastes like it took hours to cook.”
Ingredients:
2-3 Lbs of Chuck Roast
¼ Cup of Olive Oil
1 Onion sliced
2-4 Garlic Cloves
1 Bay Leaf
2 Branches of fresh Rosemary
2 Cups of Broth
(sea salt and pepper to taste)
4 Carrots
4 Stalks of Celery
2-3 potatoes cut in large chunks
Directions:
Heat oil in the pressure cooker. Next, season the pot roast with salt and pepper, and then brown the roast on all sides. Once the roast is browned, add the onions, garlic, bay leaf, and rosemary along with the broth to the cooker. Set the timer for 40 minutes
Release the pressure when done and Enjoy!
We hope you enjoyed meeting Asenette as much as we have! Next time you are off Interstate 35 hitting San Marcos, Texas….make sure you make that exit to say “hi!” to the Hernandez Family at Hay’s Co. BBQ, your day will be better for it!
Till next time!
Catherine Stiles
