Kelsey searches for local flavors in Austin with the help of the Hardcore Carnivore author Jess Pryles.

Kelsey searches for local flavors in Houston with the help of James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd.

Kelsey searches for local flavors in San Antonio with the help of accomplished chef and restaurateur Johnny Hernandez.

Kelsey searches for local flavors in Dallas-Fort Worth with the help of world-renowned chef and Knife author John Tesar.

Kelsey searches for local flavors in the Big Bend region with the help of Texas Monthly’s barbecue editor, Daniel Vaughn.

Kelsey searches for local flavors in the Texas Hill Country region, with the help of local guide Kevin Fink, chef at Emmer & Rye in Austin

Kelsey searching for local flavors in the Rio Grande Valley region, with the help of local guide and chef Larry Delgado.

Kelsey searching for local flavors in the Texas Panhandle-South Plains region, with the help of local guide Rory Schepisi, competitor on The Next Food Network Star.

Kelsey and Jess learn about tradition in Texas barbecue by visiting restaurants famous for time-honored methods and traditional plates. They also visit a ranch honoring western heritage.

Kelsey and Jess learn about tradition in Texas barbecue by visiting restaurants famous for time-honored methods and traditional plates. They also visit a ranch honoring western heritage.

Kelsey and Jess meet up with several ambitious pitmasters, including some up-and-comers, and one inspiring rancher who all found success despite facing challenges along the way.

Kelsey and Jess meet a couple pitmasters and a 6th-generation cattle rancher who have always put their family and community first.