tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14887954023457051202024-03-05T16:43:30.191-08:00Santa Maria BBQStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-26285138524979992402011-12-10T13:02:00.000-08:002011-12-10T13:02:33.462-08:00Hitching Post Award Winning Beef<div><div><iframe height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/R9rtTL-iOxc?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />
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Recognized as the best in the business, the Hitching Post has done it again.<br />
At this years NCBA's (National Cattleman's Beef Association), the Hitching Post Restaurants were awarded with the NATIONAL Beef Backer award. Having won the California Beef Backer award a couple of years prior, which was a huge honor in and of itself, this year the Ostini family took home the National award. Beating out fine dining steakhouses all across the United States.<br />
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Not too shabby for tiny steakhouse, in a tiny town, with a humble, hard working family, and loyal patrons. </div></div>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-91917291613655683822011-06-07T20:33:00.000-07:002011-06-07T21:52:20.258-07:00Now Showing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjv0IzPC9kDL6UuJCNwFrgyfA8VQkTaiHT2I3Q22ucasnzUc3IvwmYNF5xjctD_t_VwlL7o71XtW5NVxCfzidiGixuS1Lt7U62EiYjXcPROLL3m2KAwSqcP4fg1zj6lXhL9-A7-U4MFg/s1600/Tri-Tip_by_the_fire-328x289.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 282px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615706289790451986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjv0IzPC9kDL6UuJCNwFrgyfA8VQkTaiHT2I3Q22ucasnzUc3IvwmYNF5xjctD_t_VwlL7o71XtW5NVxCfzidiGixuS1Lt7U62EiYjXcPROLL3m2KAwSqcP4fg1zj6lXhL9-A7-U4MFg/s320/Tri-Tip_by_the_fire-328x289.jpg" /></a><br /><div><em><strong>The Hitching Post hits the Road!</strong></em><br /><br />That's right, apparently, the Hitching Post is doing Costco Roadshows in California! This 58 year old family business is now sharing their great steaks with the Giant of the wholesale shopping clubs, Costco. The Hitching Post has done several of the roadshows already and have experienced great feed back from the Costco members. When asked, Terri Stricklin, CFO of Hitching Post Products said, "we are delighted to be doing the Costco Roadshows and are looking forward to the day when we are on the shelves of the whole western region! It's a lofty goal, but we are willing to do the leg work...literally."<br />So, you can catch them this week down at the Costco in Oxnard, CA. Thursday-Sunday. June 9th-12th. With Fathers Day right around the corner, why not a Hitching Post Tri-Tip from Costco, yum! </div><br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-29876300386944051832010-08-11T12:31:00.000-07:002010-08-11T13:01:53.845-07:00Hitching Post Products in Stores<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIytU2jM5-eMjxjQsxiX2Ngq852AvXsw80bWNcjhE8cv0PPhA0TQ7d0JUAO8vg7qTIIP5As39IGoJ2-Ra8-2OFxiMPuoI_fG9V87VjYvpCfUsF4whbEaTj1G1D3zf_Lz5RUO00JmhIFM/s1600/BBQ2YOU-DAY2-tri-tipslicedbythepit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIytU2jM5-eMjxjQsxiX2Ngq852AvXsw80bWNcjhE8cv0PPhA0TQ7d0JUAO8vg7qTIIP5As39IGoJ2-Ra8-2OFxiMPuoI_fG9V87VjYvpCfUsF4whbEaTj1G1D3zf_Lz5RUO00JmhIFM/s320/BBQ2YOU-DAY2-tri-tipslicedbythepit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504244027396848178" /></a><br />News Flash!<br /><br /><strong>Santa Maria BBQ is headed to Supermarkets on the Central Coast of California! </strong> <br /><a href="http://hitchingpostproducts.com">Hitching Post Products</a> derives it's roots from the original Hitching Post restaurant in Casmalia, CA...founded in 1952. The family has just launched their specialty Tri Tip into Supermarkets. This is not just over processed manufactured meat, but true authentic Santa Maria Style BBQ'd Tri Tip! They don't inject the meat with artificial infused smoke flavor like some companies do...Hitching Post Products actually cooks their Tri Tip over a live oak fire pit. Hitching Post Products is owned by the <a href="http://hitchingpost1.com/AboutTheHP.html">Ostini Family</a>, and they carefully season the meat as they have been doing for nearly 60 years. Their standards are very high, as they never skimp out on the quality of meat. The beef comes from exclusive purveyors in the mid-west. They testify that corn-fed beef is the best in flavor, and if you are going to sit down and enjoy a steak dinner, why not have the Best! Providing the best quality to their customers is what the Ostini Family prides themselves on. See their new press release.<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HsgQcEKWd_g&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HsgQcEKWd_g&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-6138307100073314142010-06-04T11:41:00.000-07:002010-06-04T12:37:34.238-07:00Wall Of FameOn my last trip to the Central Coast, I stopped into the Santa Maria Historical Museum. I saw ancient wagons of days gone by, an old call center that the phone companies used to use, and hand carved wooden clocks. Nothing like the glitz and glamour of my Las Vegas casinos. I was really brought back in time and I loved it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqohlYZVrffAjBcEtzs8kCL0C7P6r1sIqWj_YvJjXTuWSRwAVkty4F3kFmRM4Grfze9a6Gtg7T6EbCGVyMGUaQ6kotaSepmzQnI68QXFYxDoKNxOjF403e7oxng2y6zlB4BjJ-9spCFQ/s1600/IMAG0066.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqohlYZVrffAjBcEtzs8kCL0C7P6r1sIqWj_YvJjXTuWSRwAVkty4F3kFmRM4Grfze9a6Gtg7T6EbCGVyMGUaQ6kotaSepmzQnI68QXFYxDoKNxOjF403e7oxng2y6zlB4BjJ-9spCFQ/s200/IMAG0066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478997388445251586" /></a>That's when I stumbled across the wall of dedication. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWYxZXf1QOBVi8gvrPgj5kDNEs3w_e_-NS_3BWXWQhYrtHoeSb2fosqxj3Q_PVBCF4-VtL4gqaqklrv6-4LtFopYqLQRNPjxu-zR82RqrkRbfP9_P3qfbs_rT7u-nMWl8FZ24o1ob_CI/s1600/IMAG0067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 119px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWYxZXf1QOBVi8gvrPgj5kDNEs3w_e_-NS_3BWXWQhYrtHoeSb2fosqxj3Q_PVBCF4-VtL4gqaqklrv6-4LtFopYqLQRNPjxu-zR82RqrkRbfP9_P3qfbs_rT7u-nMWl8FZ24o1ob_CI/s200/IMAG0067.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478997791753985826" /></a><br />The whole wall was dedicated to Santa Maria's World of BBQ. I gazed upon the early rancheros gathered under the oak trees of the Santa Maria Valley preparing BBQ's. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKlWVbqEPMpiQDYp7XlP7W5yRjlQPUvaGHr8LWj-kroyK0vMQmzC_BoHv2HYsRwCazeDBfL0NJAI7VB6z5hroIuqgv6W5IALcL-eN6n1mAwI2_Y3N5tOnbsWJRNPdFnFlkAAffYE3tw0/s1600/IMAG0068.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 119px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKlWVbqEPMpiQDYp7XlP7W5yRjlQPUvaGHr8LWj-kroyK0vMQmzC_BoHv2HYsRwCazeDBfL0NJAI7VB6z5hroIuqgv6W5IALcL-eN6n1mAwI2_Y3N5tOnbsWJRNPdFnFlkAAffYE3tw0/s200/IMAG0068.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478998073637455682" /></a>Then I spotted my Grand Father Frank Ostini who was standing over his BBQ pit within the walls of the original Hitching Post restaurant. A sense of pride fell over me, to see my Grand Father honored as one of the few who kept the tradition alive and paved the way for Santa Maria BBQ to be served in restaurants. My Father, Bill Ostini is also on that Wall of Fame. He too has preserved this Santa Maria BBQ tradition for over 5 decades now (Happy Birthday Dad), but who's really counting anyway.... :) What an accomplishment!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGrorwXAvcZ6flPNeZB1vAhCUPMPz7ITaQx5ozPJCrzvNuJS6T35nrjQxIFfNO6tSHTo3FGDXshDR95EuWYzDxFvVLT3GR3lOhk66uAJZMADx-1NmaekC-sgbgVw2QMwtv99ySHDRhuw/s1600/IMAG0070.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGrorwXAvcZ6flPNeZB1vAhCUPMPz7ITaQx5ozPJCrzvNuJS6T35nrjQxIFfNO6tSHTo3FGDXshDR95EuWYzDxFvVLT3GR3lOhk66uAJZMADx-1NmaekC-sgbgVw2QMwtv99ySHDRhuw/s320/IMAG0070.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478998374125088482" /></a><br />And today, there is a new generation of Santa Maria Bar-B-Quer's serving the best of this tradition 24/7. Name an event and they are there! To find out more about how Santa Maria BBQ can best serve you, click on the links before.<br /><a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com">The Hitching Post Restaurant</a><br /><a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com">BBQ2You</a><br /><a href="http://www.santamaria.com">The Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce</a>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-5001415886751919942010-05-06T13:10:00.000-07:002010-05-11T15:08:02.319-07:00Presidential BBQ<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIs1xsX0UowhUaaHEt1v76FA984kk0YwiyUZsdji0esr8Z365jmIKqNuJDPd0omOwESMhTaAxOUqBIAJZMFeVz2mVVkRVjenZW1HJQCS9ryG-3FJyUkej6oi-LAVkh9QzmjXQsvKvhGo/s1600/Reagan+BBQ.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIs1xsX0UowhUaaHEt1v76FA984kk0YwiyUZsdji0esr8Z365jmIKqNuJDPd0omOwESMhTaAxOUqBIAJZMFeVz2mVVkRVjenZW1HJQCS9ryG-3FJyUkej6oi-LAVkh9QzmjXQsvKvhGo/s320/Reagan+BBQ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470133958114893778" /></a><br /><strong>Santa Maria BBQ goes to Washington D.C.</strong><br />Back in 1981,during the era of our great President Ronald Reagan, the Reagans and his administration feasted on West Coast BBQ. That's right Santa Maria Style BBQ made it to the steps of the White House. Actually, many BBQ's took place from 1981-1988 thanks to Santa Ynez valley BBQ chef Bob Herdman and friends.<br />As many of you know, the Reagans lived on a ranch located in the beautiful Santa Yzen valley, and due to President Reagans good works had many fans there. One of the first BBQ's was a $1000-a-plate campaign event, prior to him being elected President of the United States. This BBQ was held right there at Rancho Cielo, the Reagans estate in Santa Yzen.<br />Featured in the LA Times and the Santa Maria Times on September 23, 1981 an official Central Coast BBQ took place on the East lawn of the White House. The team fed over 600 guests, all being Congressional Delegates from California and Texas. The Central Coast team shipped over 450lbs of dry-aged New York Beef Strips and the BBQ pit across country at NO expense to the tax payers. The team included 6 BBQ chefs and their wives, everyone paying their own way.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjER4TF8cbzYjjQ2bwg47DiCZtyFM7dWeE4FkhoXGZDtKePGzDekYj-XvZGw9NZ6XW_LmbLEmPx2ELL3WzDolpuQqQzzLrsy4Xiz5G8GZmYjCQ88aCMqWdBdZ0y0gVSfZpt4UzrijiEjB8/s1600/Reagan+BBQ+WH.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjER4TF8cbzYjjQ2bwg47DiCZtyFM7dWeE4FkhoXGZDtKePGzDekYj-XvZGw9NZ6XW_LmbLEmPx2ELL3WzDolpuQqQzzLrsy4Xiz5G8GZmYjCQ88aCMqWdBdZ0y0gVSfZpt4UzrijiEjB8/s320/Reagan+BBQ+WH.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470134445831676386" /></a><br />Then in March of 1982, the Reagans once again enjoyed Santa Maria BBQ,this time with Merle Haggard. Wish I could have been there to experience that. On September 3, 1982another BBQ was held for the White House Press "CORPS", not to be confused with "Corpse" at the San Marcos ranch in Santa Yzen.<br />September 30, 1982 they were back serving the Congress at the White House.<br />August 27, 1983 a BBQ was held at Fess Park Estate in Santa Barbara.<br />September 24, 1983 The White House<br />July 1,1984 The White House<br />And so on and so forth, I think you get the picture. They went on to do several more BBQ's for the White House. Showing that Santa Maria Style BBQ does have it's Presidential roots. The President would praise the find folks of the Central Coast for their great BBQ and their homage to tradition.<br />So, ya see folks, this BBQ, Santa Maria BBQ, is truly Presidential!<br /><br />Make sure to visit the Central Coast and experience it first hand for yourself. Visit <a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com">The Hitching Post</a>, Jockos, The Far Western, and many other restaurants who carry on the tradition to this day. Or order this type of BBQ on line and have it shipped to you, from places like <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com">BBQ2You</a>, or Harris Ranch.Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-14938784544333334022010-02-23T13:15:00.000-08:002010-02-23T14:48:40.838-08:00Smoke Signals<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwm5iQnweYxPvyrg7E5NpECi2XYu_kGEfBguLk2XDUQhJaOnOX77s6Lre4EEDE_UkvBwR5UoBMQJGRmiUeg4Ok5Fx4dSL9epRUC076GcNrtVUySWrMTXcFdC0-k5c69JQYXuccsx6ZUXE/s1600-h/Rancheros.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwm5iQnweYxPvyrg7E5NpECi2XYu_kGEfBguLk2XDUQhJaOnOX77s6Lre4EEDE_UkvBwR5UoBMQJGRmiUeg4Ok5Fx4dSL9epRUC076GcNrtVUySWrMTXcFdC0-k5c69JQYXuccsx6ZUXE/s320/Rancheros.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441573824034215650" /></a><br />When flying over the central coast of California, you'll know you're getting close to one of the BBQ capitals of the world, Santa Maria, when you see the smoke signals somehow signaling the plane to come hither, thus proclaiming that the Era of great BBQ is still alive and well and that a feast of Barbecued steaks is being prepared. When you finally land, you'll still be flying high from the aroma of the California Oak logs burning. Logs that have been stacked up into a huge brick-lined BBQ pit and have been burning for the last few hours. One of the secrets of achieving this unique flavor is to use slightly green oak wood. <br /><br />Where did all of this, the tradition of great BBQ start you ask? Well, during the mission period, it is said that San Luis Obispo Vaqueros De Tolosa & La Purmisima Concepcion would hold round ups for their cattle once a year. There, in the valley of the Central Coast, this tradition of preparing meat over California oak came alive, and it has continued to this very day. Barbecuing is a segment of the pastoral life from early Californians. It has carried over generations into present day entertaining. At the <a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com">Hitching Post Restaurants</a>, your steak may have only been aged 21 days, but this art form has been perfected over 58 years! In fact, I think a Santa Maria style BBQ steak is calling your name, so come enjoy.Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-64934343581583048662010-01-26T14:53:00.001-08:002010-01-26T14:53:21.115-08:00See details about our new rewards program with BBQ2You <a href="http://ping.fm/SFBzM?ref=ts">http://ping.fm/SFBzM?ref=ts</a> Don't miss out!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-54720338454521523992010-01-13T19:44:00.001-08:002010-01-13T19:45:00.072-08:00Planning a Super Bowl Party? Hamburgers & Hotdogs again?? Spice things up w/BBQ2You! www.hitchingpostproducts.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-42723948197366561322010-01-11T12:39:00.001-08:002010-01-11T12:39:21.337-08:00Having a Superbowl party? Check out the new Superbowl Super Pack @ www.hitchingpostproducts.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-2691830513911575822010-01-08T12:50:00.000-08:002010-01-08T13:06:07.271-08:00Grilling Over Fire<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWZcdeLWFihstNlY5Xy6pehg7B6Nyth_qfXSflvffdabNGZGwDFT1-IMLYcBvtXpHF7WuLR3-92BhK-XvVTvvq7QJfFJ8mWlQz21NEKjb67CH2cTzq6cnZf9tz4ampVh7y-TKtSwjllw/s1600-h/cowboy_coffee.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWZcdeLWFihstNlY5Xy6pehg7B6Nyth_qfXSflvffdabNGZGwDFT1-IMLYcBvtXpHF7WuLR3-92BhK-XvVTvvq7QJfFJ8mWlQz21NEKjb67CH2cTzq6cnZf9tz4ampVh7y-TKtSwjllw/s320/cowboy_coffee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424477640085817202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVRil861ydVmyVfkaVuUL6olhyphenhypheno3OzMmhyphenhyphenfdDzW5F_Z1amHOcLt3Ve3HWvGuTFQroL-mIDr7Ys0ovV_0bsn6dCa5_sT6B0ZQPGUAkB_uFso-mXPkxdYOikd-cb-C0dLBtd345SJ65mXY/s1600-h/nm_caveman_fire_080916_mn-300x225.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVRil861ydVmyVfkaVuUL6olhyphenhypheno3OzMmhyphenhyphenfdDzW5F_Z1amHOcLt3Ve3HWvGuTFQroL-mIDr7Ys0ovV_0bsn6dCa5_sT6B0ZQPGUAkB_uFso-mXPkxdYOikd-cb-C0dLBtd345SJ65mXY/s320/nm_caveman_fire_080916_mn-300x225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424477499167959778" /></a><br /><br /><strong><br />Quest For Fire</strong><br /><em><strong>The Cave Man BBQ</strong></em><br /><br />Cooking over a live fire has been around since the beginning of time. It’s the most natural way of cooking. Yet, in today’s fast pace lifestyle very few of us have the time to do it. We resort to microwaves, fast food, and meal bars.<br /><br />Well here on the Central Coast BBQ is, well an art form. It’s where we celebrate cave man cooking. It has the LA crowd jumping in their cars and driving up the coast a couple hours to enjoy this open range, free style grilling. Of course this crowd could find any type of cuisine they wanted right in their back yard, but no, they make the journey up the coast just for the unbelievable BBQ.<br /><br />This type of BBQ is authentic. It’s real. It’s gourmet cowboy cuisine. Cave Man style. <br /><br /><strong>So come visit the coast</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.santamariainn.com">Santa Maria Inn</a><br /><br />Explore Santa Barbara County's extraordinary number of acclaimed artistic and cultural attractions. With numerous museums, galleries, missions and a year-round selection of internationally recognized performing arts, dance, music, visual arts and theater, Santa Barbara County is a coastal cultural empire. Santa Maria is a fun-filled playground for the entire family at the foothills of the Sierra Madres, just minutes from pristine beaches, parks, mountains, golf courses and hiking trails. Santa Barbara is home to 58 wineries along 50 miles of scenic countryside that produce premiere award-winning wines.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.madonnainn.com">THE MADONNA INN</a> IS A LANDMARK<br /><br />On the Central Coast of California. It expresses one couples imagination to create their dream. Using the natural materials of native stone and utilizing the workmanship of skilled artisans, the beauty and charm of the Madonna Inn became a reality.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alisal.com">California's Premier Guest Ranch & Resort</a><br /><br />There are few places in the world where time seems reluctant to move forward. The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, nestled in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and the renowned Santa Barbara County wine country, is one such rare retreat. The Alisal has been a hideaway for generations of families, couples and groups since first welcoming guests in 1946. Today, the romance and majesty of the “old west” remain in the Ranch’s wide-open spaces and unspoiled natural beauty.<br /><br />Come enjoy California BBQ!!!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-8769415304331177572010-01-08T12:40:00.001-08:002010-01-08T12:40:05.785-08:00Escape to California's Central Coast!! Great BBQ & amazing wine...www.santamariabbq.blogspot.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-24037603123829383502010-01-08T12:37:00.001-08:002010-01-08T12:37:36.439-08:00Visit The Central Coast of California!! Or just check out this blog to find out more @ www.santamariabbq.blogspot.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-63522701606800793392010-01-07T13:21:00.000-08:002010-01-07T13:25:31.067-08:00To Sauce Or Not To Sauce<a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/SeasoningsandSauce.html">Barbecue Sauce</a><br /><br />Here on the Central Coast of California, the BBQ Pit Masters have always used the Non Sauce method. If you have to use sauce, you obviously have to cover something up. It’s saying that you are not confident in your BBQ art form. Barbecuing should bring out this amazing flavor in your meat, especially your beef, if it is done correctly. Just the right amount of salt and some other seasonings can help cook the perfect steak.<br /><br />Using sauce along with pork ribs or pork sausage is tasty. However it does add more sugar to your diet and is not good for diabetics. Just something to keep in mind when choosing great BBQ. And, Santa Maria BBQ is the best!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-46963351872445397792010-01-06T12:48:00.000-08:002010-01-06T12:56:57.443-08:00I Left My Heart In Santa MariaLiterally – it exploded from all the barbecued beef I ate, and had to be replaced. Michele and I just got back from an incredible weekend in the Santa Maria Valley. The weather was hot, but beautiful. The food was amazing, and the people we met could not have been nicer.<br /><br />I'm only back in San Francisco for one day before heading down to LA for my big shoot with the creative geniuses at Brand New Entertainment. I don't have time to post them yet, but I filmed three great recipes, and took tons of pictures I can't wait to share!<br /><br />We stayed at the Historic Santa Maria Inn where I filmed Chef Alex Araizaga making a very unique salmon recipe featuring a sauce using the area's famous strawberries.<br /><br />We also had the great pleasure of watching Paul and Susan Righetti make a traditional Santa Maria Barbecued tri tip meal, complete with pinquito beans, grilled garlic bread, and a wonderful salsa.<br /><br />Susan's family runs the venerable Far Western Tavern, one of the best known Santa Maria-style barbecue restaurants in the area, and she also sells a complete line of local artisan products on her website, Susie Q’s Brand.<br /><br />Not only did we get treated to an amazing lunch, but she let me film her making the beans and salsa, and Paul will be starring in a video recipe showing the "real" way to do a Santa Maria tri tip.<br /><br />It was an amazing afternoon! As if that wasn't enough, later in the evening we were able to dine at the Far Western Tavern. We had such a wonderful meal, including an unforgettable plate of barbecued sweetbreads served with cocktail sauce.<br /><br />We also got to have dinner at the world famous <a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com">Hitching Post</a>, where Michele and I enjoyed one of the <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com">best steak dinners</a> of our lives. I had a 15-oz top sirloin that was so juicy, so flavorful, and so uniquely flavored by the intoxicating scent of the red oak fire that it defies description.<br /><br />I'd like to offer a very special thank you to Christopher Weir who set the trip up, and was a perfect host. Christopher works with the Santa Maria Visitors Bureau and they could not have had a better representative. When we arrived at the Santa Maria Inn there was a gift basket with local wine, fresh strawberries, and a welcome letter from the Mayor!<br /><br />Like I said, when I get back from LA, I will post the videos and more photos/info from this very special trip to California's beautiful central coast. Stay tuned!<br /><br />This content in it's entirety has been brought to you by Chef John from FoodWishes.Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-35922510638278054462010-01-06T12:33:00.000-08:002010-01-06T12:40:06.575-08:00Special Delivery: Santa Maria BBQIn an earlier post, we revealed how tri-tip became a signature cut of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, and how it can still be hard to find beyond the borders of California’s Central Coast.<br /><br />Well, fret not, faraway tri-tip fans, because one local Santa Maria BBQ specialist is now offering pre-prepared tri-tip meals that can be delivered directly to your home.<br /><br />Indeed, BBQ2You by the famed Hitching Post restaurant in the Santa Maria Valley has developed an ingenious method for exporting our local flavors: “Not only do we hand trim each tri-tip steak, filet mignon, or New York steak, we take it one step further and fully prepare your steak for you. Meaning, we barbecue each steak over a live red oak barbecue pit, then we season and baste the meat with our signature Hitching Post recipe. The steaks are then flash frozen and vacuumed sealed to ensure freshness. We then FedEx the steaks right to your doorstep!”<br /><br />Umm…How cool is that?<br /><br />The Hitching Post was established in 1944 in Casmalia and has been owned by the Ostini family since 1952. The Ostinis opened their second Hitching Post restaurant in Buellton in 1986. An indoor barbecue pit filled with red oak is the secret to the Hitching Post’s signature dining experience. In other words, they know Santa Maria Style BBQ!<br /><br />After Thanksgiving and Christmas, you’ll be tired of turkey and ham, right? Well, now you have a great option for kicking off the New Year with an authentic, ready-to-go Santa Maria Style Barbecue conveniently delivered to your doorstep. Check out the <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com">BBQ2You</a> web site for ordering and information.<br />This content in it's entirety has been brought to you by the Santa Maria Chamber of CommerceStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-81988511712702424792009-12-16T19:44:00.001-08:002009-12-16T19:44:47.366-08:00Last Day to get your orders in to get your gifts there by Christmas. Order now at www.hitchingpostproducts.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-76613763187640199352009-12-09T12:32:00.001-08:002009-12-09T12:32:29.401-08:00FREE SHIPPING! For a limited time BBQ2You is offering FREE Shipping within the state of California! www.hitchingpostproducts.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-58519251944819406912009-11-20T15:09:00.001-08:002009-11-20T15:09:44.572-08:00will be supporting their favorite band Third Town tonight at Aliante Station from 7-10pm in the Access Showroom.<br />www.thirdtown.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-71131552294729927762009-10-08T12:29:00.001-07:002009-10-08T12:29:04.392-07:00Great Fall specials at BBQ2You! Our newest item, "The Family Pack"! Time to do some tailgating...football & BBQ, it doesn't get better than this! www.hitchingpostproducts.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-59063578230244549582009-09-08T11:18:00.000-07:002009-09-08T11:24:29.550-07:00Have You Found The World’s Best Steak?<span style="font-family:Calibri;">Terri Stricklin - CFO of BBQ2YOU shot us this one:</span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri;">I often half jokingly tell people it is a good thing I don’t work in a donut shop, or I would be as wide as the door frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Their response is usually, “you would tire of eating donuts everyday” or some such nonsense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Having worked in our family’s steakhouse, The Hitching Post, for 40 years, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I have never tired of steak!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Of course, this isn't your run-of-the-mill steak either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And now, no matter where you are, you can get these steaks shipped directly to your door via <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">BBQ2YOU</b>.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The original Hitching Post Restaurant, locate in the tiny hamlet of Casmalia, California, has for over 57 years been owned and operated by the Ostini Family and is known around the globe as having the “World’s Best Steak”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Quite a bold statement you would say, especially with all the great steakhouses in America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But this well kept secret (Santa Barbara County Historical Landmark #37), nestled near Vandenberg Air Force Base and half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, blows the socks off the competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At least that’s what customers have been telling us for six decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And these are folks that have eaten steak all over the world. </span></span></div><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The new business venture, <b style="mso-bidi-font-wei: normal">BBQ2YOU</b>, is also a family enterprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With business plan in hand, HP owner Bill Ostini’s daughter Stacey Ostini Mosti, presented her vision of taking the steak business to a new level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Her concept was much different than Omaha Steaks, Allen Brothers <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and others in the food shipping industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Instead of shipping raw steaks for the end consumer to cook, The Hitching Post barbecues and seasons these steaks over a live oakwood fire (known as Santa Maria Style BBQ),<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>flash freezes them and ships the items 2<sup>nd</sup> day air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></span></div><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>From freezer to table in under 20 minutes, your family and friends will think you just grilled these delicious steaks yourselves-and we did all the work for you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And the next tme you want to send an exceptional gift to a client, colleague or friend-send them <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">BBQ2YOU</b>-they will be amazed at the ease of preparation and the quality of our product. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SP AN>After trying our steaks you will understand why after 40 years of steak eating, I’m still hooked on Hitching Post Products.</span></span></span></div><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">----- Terri Stricklin<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-21703746324652048562009-06-24T13:24:00.000-07:002009-06-24T13:49:54.146-07:00STEAK Review<span style="font-size:180%;">Gourmet Food Mall and Top Chefs<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Review BBQ2You Steaks!</span><br /><br />Grilling is a staple of summer cuisine, but sometimes you need a break from the hot sun and smoldering coals. Can’t someone else do the heavy lifting and let you sit back and just enjoy the rewards that only a good grilled steak can provide? Wonder no more, because Hitching Post Products / <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/">BBQ2You</a> is here with your solution: fully-cooked freshly BBQ’ed meals!<br /><br />We sampled their New York Strip Steak and Garlic Bread.The Steak and garlic bread arrived in a cardboard box bearing the Hitching Post / BBQ2You logo. Inside was a Styrofoam cooler containing our meal and a few chunks of dry ice. We tossed the contents into the freezer until we were ready to try it out.A few days later, we started our Hitching Post process by boiling a big pot of water. The instructions for the steak is very simple and straightforward: just boil some water, toss in the steak (sealed in its plastic bag), and boil for about 15 minutes. We unbagged the garlic bread and cooked it in the over for 10 minutes.After the cooking time expired, we carefully removed the meat from the pot, cut the bag open, and deposited our delicious-looking steak onto our plate. We immediately noticed its aroma… smoky and salty. It smelled like it just came out of the Hitching Post kitchen in California. We poured the remaining juice from the bag into a small bowl and used it as a dipping sauce for the garlic bread. The juices were so savory and rich, with big smoky and beefy flavor.We cut into the steak… it was cooked to a perfectly pink (but not bloody) medium rare.<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/Steaks.html">New York Strip </a>was lean and delicious, and the grill marks added that much-needed freshly grilled presentation. The flavor of the beef was beyond compare. The proprietary <a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com/">Hitching Post </a>seasoning blend brings out the true flavors of the meat, allowing you to savor it in the most natural way. This is a truly gourmet cut of beef.After all was said and done, the only thing we had to do was wash our plates… no countertops to clean, no cooking platters to scrubs. The fact that there is zero cleanup is just another reason to let Hitching Post / BBQ2You cook your next grilled meal for you!Click Here to order the <a href="http://bbq2you.gourmetfoodmall.com/ProductDetail.php?product=28233">New York Strip Steak Dinner</a> for Four from Hitching Post / BBQ2You today!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-65347818745753659102009-06-19T14:12:00.001-07:002009-06-19T14:12:06.456-07:00It's not too late to surprise Dad with a Gift Certificate from BBQ2You! www.hitchingpostproducts.com/GiftCertificates.htmlStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-46339355292995671762009-06-17T15:09:00.000-07:002009-06-17T15:37:10.478-07:00BBQ "Santa Maria Style" Goes Nationwide<div><a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Santa Maria Style BBQ makes National TV!!!!</strong></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Central Coast of California makes a big splash yet again with its historical way of turning up the heat on an excellent BBQ!</strong></span><br /><br />Featured on the Fine Living Network with <strong>Wolfgang Puck’s</strong> <em>“Barbeque Bonanza”<br /></em><br />The World Famous <a href="http://www.hitchingpost1.com/">Hitching Post </a>with Chef/ BBQ master <strong>Frank Ostini.</strong><br />Pick up some new grilling techniques from the pros and a couple of famous recipes while you’re at it. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" stroked="f" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" preferrelative="t" spt="75" coordsize="21600,21600"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" extrusionok="f"></v:path><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:lock aspectratio="t" ext="edit"></o:lock></v:shapetype></span><br /><br />Check this clip out….<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4IY8QwhON_A&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4IY8QwhON_A&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />And the <strong>Susie Q Brand</strong> on with <strong>Bobby Flay<br /></strong>Founded by Susan Righetti amongst the rolling vineyards of California’s Central Coast, Susie Q’s Brand products were created from old family recipes, perfected over generations and popularized at her parents’ restaurant, the Far Western Tavern. Each of these recipes is inspired by the local ingredients that define Santa Maria Style Barbeque. www.susieqbrand.com/recipes<br />The Far Western Tavern<br /><br /><br />Just featured last month….this time featured on the Travel Channel<br /><strong>Barbecue Paradise<br /></strong>Smoke and Sizzle: America's Best Barbecue<br />by Laurel D'Agenais<br />Ever since man discovered fire, people have been barbecuing their food. It's the easiest, most classic way to cook a meal -- just make a fire, throw on some food and enjoy. From the East Coast to the West Coast, America loves its barbecue. Whether you prefer <a href="http://hitchingpostproducts.com/pork.html">barbecued ribs</a> or "barbecued spaghetti," in America, your own backyard may be your own barbecue paradise.<br />Remember folks this style of BBQ takes years to perfect…<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cowboyflavor.com/">Cowboy Flavor</a>Santa Maria, CAAt Cowboy Flavor, owners <strong>Billy</strong> and <strong>Sue Ruiz</strong> stay true to their barbecue roots. The unique taste of Santa Maria barbecue all started with immigrants who worked on California ranches in the 19th century. Each meal is an eclectic blend of Portuguese and Spanish flavor, including linquica, Pinquito beans and salsa.<br />Last summer you could catch <strong>Billy Ruiz</strong> with <strong>Al Roker</strong> on <em>“Roker on the Road”.</em> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryNNWZxBHYPOCuU3Qol6Kf03bEpdM6kR99VUaQxGCStFAe3QtFcGHVkDF9dOZPnPVipIUSAHwm0N4UReT013RKqMO1bcYH9Rqe-npmPu2u-NS3cT_bErl3LDD_iyc7e9o1nDWFk7DO-0/s1600-h/clip_image001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348427709032947954" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryNNWZxBHYPOCuU3Qol6Kf03bEpdM6kR99VUaQxGCStFAe3QtFcGHVkDF9dOZPnPVipIUSAHwm0N4UReT013RKqMO1bcYH9Rqe-npmPu2u-NS3cT_bErl3LDD_iyc7e9o1nDWFk7DO-0/s320/clip_image001.jpg" border="0" /></a><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" extrusionok="f" connecttype="rect"></v:path><o:lock aspectratio="t" ext="edit"></o:lock><br />Billy Ruiz and Susie. He is known for terrific BBQ and that signature handlebar mustache.<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f-GFfd9nOTU&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f-GFfd9nOTU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hitchingpostwines.com/">The Hitching Post</a>Buellton, CAThe Hitching Post was made famous in the 2004 film, <a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/"><em>"Sideways."</em> </a>Fans of the film traced the main characters' steps to this Buellton, CA, hot spot. At The Hitching Post, traditional barbecue is coupled with nontraditional foods, like ostrich, lobster and even artichokes. No matter what your order, each meal is perfectly paired with a glass of smoky-flavored wine.<br />Check out The Hitching Post featured on The Food Network with <strong>Bobby Flay</strong><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4xDqvLZGHqU&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4xDqvLZGHqU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Hope you have enjoyed these clips. With busy schedules, it’s hard to always catch them the first time they air. Make sure to digg them and tell a friend about our new blog site! </div>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-29378466258216021682009-06-11T18:31:00.000-07:002009-06-17T20:21:27.384-07:00Fathers Day Ideas<a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/Steaks.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Gifts for Dads - California</span></strong> </a><br /><br />Ideas for Dads right here on the Central Coast of California. Our Dads work so hard and deserve something special on Fathers Day. Why not a great steak, famous seasoning, a true Santa Maria BBQ Pit, a nice bottle of wine, a wine tour, a fishing trip, or a round of golf?<br /><br />It’s almost Fathers Day, so I thought I would blog about this, just as a reminder…<br /><br />Gift Ideas:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smbbqoutfitters.com/">Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters</a><br />How about that Santa Maria Style BBQ pit? Ok, so check out Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters. They carry all different shapes and sizes. From the occasional “tail gator”, to the luxury style bbq pits…”experts only” type stuff. You can also find their BBQ pits at some participating Home Depot store locations. They do custom grills as well and provide a 5 year warranty. With the tail gator running at $165 it would make a great gift idea for Dad.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hitchingpostproducts.com/Steaks.html">BBQ2You<br /></a>Send Dad some steaks this Fathers Day. BBQ2You offers fully prepared steaks for Dads that can’t cook or just don’t have the time. You can also choose from their hand trimmed steaks and Dad can do the grilling himself. They recommend their New York Strip Steak, as it is very popular amongst their male customers. Prices run from $55 and up. Last day for shipping is Tuesday the 16th.<br /><br />BBQ Seasonings<br />The <a href="http://www.susieqbrand.com/">Susie Q Brand </a>is always a nice choice. A 10oz. jar running about $5.70. They also have other grilling items Dad would enjoy on their site. Check out this <a href="http://www.santamariabbqsalt.com/">Santa Maria BBQ Salt </a>that is offered at $6.25 for a 10oz. Very tasty. And let’s not forget that “<a href="http://www.hitchingpost2.com/">Magic Dust</a>”, their stainless steel shaker runs about $10 for a 5oz can. Dad can always refill the shaker and use it over and over again. While you are visiting that site, you can also pick up a nice bottle of wine for Dad. That’s right; they offer the famous <a href="http://www.hitchingpost2.com/">Hitching Post wines</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.goldcoastlimos.com/">Wine Tour</a><br />Gold Coast Limos will pick Dad up in a limousine and escort him to some of the finest wineries the Central Coast has to offer. Spoil him with this first class treatment. Great wine and the most amazing scenery California has to offer. Tours range from $65 a person to $200.<br /><br /><br />Golfing<br /><a href="http://www.monarchdunesgolf.com/">Monarch Dunes </a>is located just south of San Luis Obispo in Nipomo. They feature an award-winning championship course and a newly opened 12-hole challenge course. With very reasonable rates and stunning views, Dad is sure to be pleased. You can purchase gift certificates right from their website.<br /><br />Sport Fishing<br />He will enjoy a great day at sea in the Pacific Ocean. With packages starting at $46 - $86, <a href="http://www.centralcoastsportfishing.com/">Central Coast Sport Fishing </a>would make a terrific gift for Dad. He can bring home a trophy to show all his friends.<br /><br /><br />Hope this helps out with your Fathers Day gift giving needs. It’s helped me…time to go shopping!!!Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488795402345705120.post-80759243705626991272009-06-10T14:25:00.001-07:002009-06-10T14:25:37.459-07:00Get Dad some great steaks for Fathers Day at www.bbq2you.comStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14770187958438701983noreply@blogger.com0