{"id":16,"date":"2025-05-05T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mma.designtheplanet.com\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-09-26T17:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:39:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mma.designtheplanet.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16\" class=\"elementor elementor-16\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b31a00f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b31a00f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2aca6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2aca6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad2e59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ad2e59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78a0ae6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78a0ae6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8c092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce8c092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where We've Been<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b647e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46b647e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What began as a \u201cbrilliant\u201d idea to turn a propane tank and boat trailer into a custom BBQ pit is becoming a smokin\u2019 hot restaurant in Leesville. The early days were filled with fiery optimism\u2014and plenty of rookie mistakes. We entered BBQ contests brimming with confidence, only to be served a hearty helping of humble pie.<\/p><p>But every smoky setback fueled our hunger to get it right. We dove deep into BBQ, experimenting with bold rubs, rich sauces, and techniques that pushed flavor boundaries. Batch by batch, contest by contest, we perfected the art of BBQ until we struck gold\u2014literally and figuratively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58323a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58323a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where We're Going<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ce394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22ce394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Over the years, we\u2019ve taken home awards and accolades, but the true joy has always been in those moments around the grill: feeding family, sharing plates with friends, and savoring the simple magic of a perfect bite. This sauce isn\u2019t just a finishing touch; it\u2019s the soul of great BBQ. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and bold\u2014it transforms tender ribs, smoky brisket, and juicy chicken into flavor-packed masterpieces.<\/p><p>The jar in your hands is a labor of love, packed with years of passion, persistence, and just the right amount of heat. We hope every drop makes your BBQ unforgettable. Here\u2019s to the journey, the flavor, and the moments that bring us all to the table. 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