As a child, the golden sands of Panama City Beach were more than just a summer destination for Kelly McKinstry; they were a backdrop to some of her most cherished memories. With the sun casting a warm glow and the waves gently lapping at the shore, her parents would revel in the delights of the sea, savoring shrimp, oysters, and fish freshly sourced from their favorite seafood market.
Young Kelly initially resisted the allure of seafood, opting for her trusty chicken fingers or hamburger as children often do, but her father, always the culinary experimenter, had been on a quest. His mission? To craft the perfect cocktail sauce to temp even the pickiest of seafood eaters. Over the years, Kelly watched as he tweaked and refined his recipe, his handwritten notes filled with adjustments and annotations, a testament to his dedication.
One fateful day, with a gentle nudge from her father, Kelly dipped a shrimp into his cocktail sauce. The explosion of flavors was a revelation. Not only did she develop a newfound love for seafood, but she also became a fan of her father's meticulously crafted sauce. As the years passed, this sauce became a staple at family events, from football tailgates to serene lake parties and festive beach vacations.
When Kelly started her own family, she realized that her father's sauce wasn't just a condiment; it was a symbol of love, tradition, and the McKinstry family's shared history. Wanting to honor her father and share this culinary treasure with the world, she named the sauce "Zamm’s" after his college nickname, a moniker given to him by his fraternity brothers at UGA.
Today, Zamm’s Cocktail Sauce is more than a product; it's a tribute to a father's love and a daughter's dedication. It's a sauce steeped in memories, crafted with passion, and enjoyed by all who value the taste of tradition.
