Summer Palate

Nutrition hasn’t always been a passion of mine. I used to shove anything edible in my mouth without a second thought as to how my body would react. The kitchen was a foreign land and I was the Queen of Takeout until about the age of 26.

My Mother is a excellent cook, but, if she knows I’m grilling out, she’ll come over just for this salad She is a mother of 3 boys and taught them all how to cook or prepare meals so being a 8 time stroke survivor I’m grateful to her, for teaching us how to prepare meals and dishes, because not one of us are married.

So far in this series we've talked about the history of Santa Maria Style BBQ and some of our traditional cuts of meat, and how they're cooked on our open pit... now it's time to talk about some of the sides, which Filthy Filly's has put they're own SMSB spin on.

Want some recipes for summertime that are cool and simple, well I have the perfect story for you then. Summer is the best time for fresh produce.

Flapjacks are the perfect accompaniment to an adventurous summer day—they are packed with energy, don't melt in the heat, and are light to carry for delivering an energy boost when required. Whether you're running an ultra-marathon or hiking up a hill, they deliver a delicious blend of nutrition to give you extra stamina and power.