Testimonials

Enjoyed all over the world, Susie Q’s Brand artisan foods turn everyday meals in to culinary experiences. Read what some of our biggest fans say about our products.

We are big fans of the Susie Q Santa Maria Style Seasoning. This is a wonderful product that we have found to be quite versatile. We have used it in two extremes of cooking: as a pre-seasoning to lamb chops before grilling, but also as rub for Texas-style briskets that were smoked for 18 hours (to die for, BTW). For the brisket, the mix of garlic, parsley, salt & pepper made for a nice crusty rub that brought out the meat’s best flavors. The same mix, applied just before simple grilling the those lamb chops pulled out a delicious flavor of grilled lamb without overpowering the meat. Just a nice balance.
So far we have used in pre-cooking seasoning agent only, but we are sure it would also be great to use on a freshly cooked steak to really bring out its best flavors too.
Also have purchased the Citrus Rib Glaze, but haven’t used it yet. Can’t wait.
Tiburon, CA

After of years of trying to develop my own barbeque seasoning blend I have matured as a chef and risen to the top and now use Susie Q's, the quintessential Santa Maria Style Seasoning, on all my barbequed fare.
Rick Manson, Chef/Owner
Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods, Santa Maria CA

"I would just like to say that I have enjoyed the great taste of the Central Coast for years and am VERY grateful that you have packaged these delicious foods - based on the recipes of the Far Western Tavern – that I can share with my family and friends who are as lucky as I am to live in the Santa Maria Valley."
Santa Maria, California

"Susie Q's and Tri-Tip are what I miss most about California! I lived in the Santa Maria Valley for 27 years but now live in IA and have to special order tri-tip by the case from grocery store suppliers. Thank goodness I can still order your seasoning and beans online. What I wouldn’t give to have dinner tonight at the Far Western Tavern..."
"We Miss Susie Q" in Iowa

"My father was a butcher for twenty years and used Susie Q's barbeque seasoning on all our best cuts of meat; from chicken to steak to fish. My whole family still uses it today!"
Los Osos, California

"Many years ago, my grandmother brought home Susie Q Pinquito Beans after a trip to California. We were raised on all kinds of dried beans but pinquintos were an interesting change. Those small pink beans and the 'just right' seasoning became a staple in my grandmother's cupboard sent regularly by her west coast friends and family."
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

"I was born and raised in California but had to leave 45 years ago when my husband accepted a job in Michigan. About 25 years ago, my parents brought us some Susie Q pinquinto beans and we loved them! They are my little reminder of home."
Kalamazo, Michigan

"While living in Woodland Hills, California, we traveled regularly to Santa Maria to enjoy the great taste of Barbeque. We also developed quite a taste for pinquinto beans! When we moved back east, we brought a stockpile back with us!"
Charleston, South Carolina

"I use Susie Q Brand barbeque seasoning on so much more than meat! It flavors almost everything I eat ... from my morning eggs to my famous pasta."
Monrovia, California

"Growing up in Pennsylvania, where every city seems to boast their own snack food company, I like to think of myself as a connosuir of all snacks. I must say your slasa is one of the tastiness that I have ever tried."
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania