This is the Texas one: warm, peppery, a little punchy, and entirely unbothered by bland food. From Alise at Vespa’s 7, Texas is a finely ground Paleo spice mix made with garlic, cumin, ginger, black pepper, turmeric, jalapeño, and allspice for a bold, savory blend with just enough kick to keep things interesting. What it is Texas takes the signature Vespa’s 7 flavor base and gives it a Lone Star twist. You still get the warm, earthy backbone of garlic, cumin, turmeric, and ginger, but this one leans into black pepper and jalapeño for a more peppery, slightly zippy finish. Allspice rounds it out with a little extra depth, so it feels layered rather than one-note. In other words: not scorching, not shy, and definitely not boring. What makes it special This blend came to life after a fellow vendor suggested ground jalapeño — and the result is a really fun one. Texas has that “goes on everything” versatility Vespa’s 7 is known for, but with a bolder, more spirited profile that feels right at home on meats, veggies, eggs, potatoes, tacos, and anything sizzling in a cast iron skillet. Like the rest of Alise’s mixes, it’s blended into a fine powder, not a chunky rub, which means it seasons evenly and works far beyond the grill. It’s also made with her thoughtful low-salt philosophy, so you get plenty of flavor without drowning dinner in sodium. And yes, this one’s award-winning too, which feels very Texas. How to use it Sprinkle Texas on chicken, burgers, taco meat, roasted potatoes, fajita veggies, eggs, sheet pan dinners, chili, or grilled vegetables. It’s especially good when you want warm, savory flavor with a peppery kick that wakes everything up a bit. This is a strong choice for weeknight cooking when you want the food to taste like you tried… even if you absolutely did not. Good to know Vespa’s 7 mixes are Whole30 and Go Texan approved, and each one is made to be more versatile than your average seasoning blend. Texas is bold, useful, and full of personality: the kind of pantry staple that earns its spot fast.
