COVER STORY
Stay grease-free in this sturdy cotton apron with two front pockets and a leather strap and towel loop — stylish, functional and crafted to last. Crate and Barrel denim apron, $40.
OPEN SESAME
These gluten-free buns are available weekends only, all summer long, at the Mill Valley or San Anselmo bakery locations. Flour Craft Bakery sesame burger buns, $3 each or a 2-pack for $5.
HANDY HELP
Made of aramid fibers, this protective barbecue mitt is heat resistant up to 475°F and reversible for right- or left- handed use. Williams Sonoma pit grilling mitt, $20.
MELLOW YELLOW
Clean, simple and distinctive, this matte speckled serving platter’s Canary hue, earthy yet subtly bright, is part of a limited-edition glaze from Heath’s summer palette. Heath Ceramics serving platter, $110.
SALT OF THE EARTH
Allstar Organics, a certified organic farm with fields in Marin and Sonoma counties, grows all its ingredients and products. Items are dried, hand-finished and packed at the on-farm facility in Lagunitas. Allstar Organics salt, $10 per jar.
IN THE BAG
Grill small or hard-to-manipulate items like veggies or shrimp in these barbecue bags. The nonstick coating keeps food from sticking to the bag or grill, while the mesh allows smoke to pass through. Sur La Table nonstick mesh grilling bags, $30 for a set of three.
SMART SET
These stainless-steel grilling implements are from Fleischer and Wolf, founded by two former chefs to help home cooks make great meals. West Elm 4-piece BBQ tool set, $109.
RAISED RIGHT
Marin Sun Farms livestock is sustainably raised without hormones or antibiotics by way of proven low-stress, humane practices. Marin Sun Farms Beef, $10 per pound (average).
Kasia Pawlowska loves words. A native of Poland, Kasia moved to the States when she was seven. The San Francisco State University creative writing graduate went on to write for publications like the San Francisco Bay Guardian and KQED Arts among others prior to joining the Marin Magazine staff. Topics Kasia has covered include travel, trends, mushroom hunting, an award-winning series on social media addiction and loads of other random things. When she’s not busy blogging or researching and writing articles, she’s either at home writing postcards and reading or going to shows. Recently, Kasia has been trying to branch out and diversify, ie: use different emojis. Her quest for the perfect chip is never-ending.
