Up your Sonoma County barbecue game this summer.
American-Made Grill: Smoke, roast or grill any food in this ceramic cooker. Maxx at Pandora in Sonoma says he uses his grill to make everything from apple pie to short ribs. $1350, Outdora, 128 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-833-5300, outdora.com
Tools To Go: Whether you're traveling to your own patio or to a far-off picnic or camping area, these tools by All Clad have a case for storage and easy, organized transport. $119, 120 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707-762-9611, ileoni.com
Impressive burgers: These soapstone burger presses are weighty to provide an even sear and quick cooking. $35, Sonoma Cheese Factory, 2 Spain St., Sonoma, 707-996-1931, sonomacheesefactory.com
Perfectly plated: Oyster grilling is easy and cleans up well with this cast iron plate. $49.99, Sonoma Cutlery, 130 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-766-6433, 555 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-542-6433, sonomacutlery.com
Tough Glove: These thick leather gloves allow you to lift hot plates and tools right off the grill. $24.99, Sonoma Cutlery, 130 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-766-6433, 555 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-542-6433, sonomacutlery.com
Sonoma S'more: Smashmallows are Sonoma-made, non-GMO and come in enhanced flavors like churro, mint and cookie dough. Your s'mores will be smashing with this 'mallow. (Photo: Smashmallow) $4 (4.5 oz. bag), Smashmallow, Sonoma, smashmallow.com
Lil' Stainless Stunner: If stainless steel isn't the new black for barbecues then it should be. This cute little take on the classic grill uses charcoal and can fit four burgers. $99, 120 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707-762-9611, ileoni.com
Of course we can grill all year long in Sonoma County, but there’s something about summer that makes a barbecued meal extra enjoyable. Getting out on the patio and cooking over flames is a cherished summer ritual, which changes up the dinner-making routine and encourages new flavors and recipes. Here are some Sonoma-based finds to enhance your grilling game – click through the above gallery for details.
