THE MIDWEST
WHAT IS A MOOK?
Mook is the name my little sister bestowed upon me when she was young because she couldn't say Mike. It became my nickname and the only name my father called me till the day he died, triggering the branding of what has become one of the most flavorful, all natural line of salsas and spices in the Midwest.
ALWAYS WORKIN' HARD... IT WILL PAY OFF
With 11 children, my mother was always cooking something up in the kitchen. From the time I could stand on a chair in front of the hot stove, I was helping her peeling potatoes or making gravy for fried chicken. I guess you could say I was drawn to cooking or maybe I was just the hungriest of the group. During high school and college, I helped my parents with their catering business. I loved experimenting with flavors and ingredients and creating new recipes.
I was 29 when I made my first batch of salsa and sold it in my sister's green house store. It instantly caught the attention of the public. At about the same time, I took over a café in El Dorado, KS. A week before re-opening, my dad was seriously injured in a car accident and passed away soon after. The legacy he passed on was, “Always work hard and it will always pay off.” I tribute my success and that of Mook's to my father and his unwavering belief in me.
MIKE ‘MOOK’ MCCOY
Ironically, my wife and I met while working at the same restaurant. We have a son and a daughter. I think that if you show your children what good food is from an early age, their palates will grow more significant. The key is introducing flavors from NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
We use only fresh raw ingredients in our salsa like tomatoes, cilantro, Chili peppers, onions and garlic to create the right mix of heat from mild and hot to inferno. Our salsa is not chunky or pureed. It is the perfect consistency. Our spices are all natural and the perfect addition to any kitchen.
We invite you to get creative and grow your own palates with Mook‘s line of salsas and spices!
