Accolades

Following is a selection of recent media praise for the products of Susie Q's Brand:

“Add a garlicky kick to your grilling with Susie Q’s Brand Santa Maria Valley Style Seasoning...It works with meat, fish, veggies or eggs.”

-Chicago Tribune

“Fish tastes great grilled or roasted with a variety of spices…Susie Q’s Santa Maria Valley Style Seasoning is a pre-mixed rub to try…A simple, convenient mix of the four fish-cooking basics: salt, pepper, garlic and parsley.”

-Outdoor Life Magazine

“An excellent source for Santa Maria-style barbecue ingredients.”

-Arkansas Democrat Gazette

“If one name has become nearly synonymous with the local flavor, it is Susie Q’s Santa Maria Style Seasoning.

-Santa Ynez Valley Journal

"Here is some flavor!...Both products (seasoning and red oak) were given thumbs up by testers...We used the seasoning on 'everything.' We started with a pork chop and a steak then moved to a grouper filet, fresh rolls, veggies and even sprinkled some over spaghetti."

-Kent Whitaker, The Deck Chef

"The seasoning turned out to be absolutely wonderful on a thick sirloin."

-National Barbecue News

“The result: the meat was fantastic. The simple mixture of garlic, salt, pepper and parsley was surprisingly flavorful.”

-Bay Area Foodie Blog

“The seasoning is spot on! It's not too salty, not too much garlic. The pepper ratio is perfect.”

-Feast for The Eyes Blog

“It amps up flavor without being overly salty.”

-GearPatrol.com

“If you want to experience some great barbecue products from the Santa Maria Valley, I would highly suggest Susie Q’s Brand.”

-Grilling with Rich Blog

“If a trip to the Central Coast isn’t on your itinerary, Susie Q’s Brand has all the fixin’s, from pinquito beans to wood chips.”

-Veteran Food Writer Laurel Miller