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Our July Lineup

When you're working with fresh ingredients straight out of the garden, you don't need to overcomplicate things. These are the specific, hard-working tools we're relying on all month long to handle everything from backyard burger prep to packing a picnic basket.

Serrated Knife

Late July is when the tomato harvest officially kicks off here in the Willamette Valley. If you’re like us and planted way more tomato plants than any single household could ever consume, you need a plan before you're completely buried alive in a mountain of heirlooms. We’re reaching for a razor-sharp serrated utility knife (like Wusthof’s Tomato Knife and Cangshan’s Serrated Utility Knife) all month long to clean-slice our way through the delicious, impending red wave without squishing a single one.

OXO Salad Spinners

Before you pack a picnic basket or prep a salad for a backyard cookout, a good salad spinner is a necessity. This classic makes quick work of washing and completely drying your fresh garden greens so everything stays crisp (because no one wants soggy lettuce). We carry it in two sizes as well- the large one, and a smaller one for people who didn’t get carried away and plant an entire acre of greens in their backyard… 🤦‍♀️

FinaMill Spice Grinder

This electric grinder lets you swap interchangeable spice pods with a single click. Go from freshly cracked pepper on your burgers to ground cumin for your sides completely one-handed—leaving your other hand entirely free to hold a cold drink. Plus, it’s fully rechargeable and features a built-in LED light so you can easily see what you're doing well after the sun goes down on the patio.

Tablecloths

We’re all trying to save a little extra money these days, and that often means staying in and cooking rather than eating out. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Level up your backyard date night with a beautiful tablecloth, like this blue patterned one from Danica. (Fun fact: This photo is a real-life peek at one of our own employee’s backyard dinner dates💙) We carry a wide variety of sizes and styles, including Oilcloth options that not only look great, but wipe clean in seconds, so they’re perfect to take to your next picnic.

BODA Market Totes

Speaking of picnics, you’re going to need a reliable way to transport your feast. We love these heavy-duty tote bags from BODA. Made from premium Chilewich fabric, they’re easy to clean and look incredibly chic whether you’re loading up at the market or packing your charcuterie spread for a day at the winery. The large size comes with a removable shoulder strap as well, so you can comfortably carry those bottles of wine you bought without breaking a sweat.

Portable Charcuterie Boards

Build-a-Boards (not to be confused with stuffing your own plush teddy bear), are a must for packing all those goodies on your next outing. Whether the occasion calls for an elegant looking spread on this elongated bamboo board, or a more casual setting—like feeding small children who could care less about perfectly placed salami rosettes and brie—the Snacklebox has you covered. Best of all, they both fit in the BODA tote bag so you can take an organized grazing board absolutely anywhere!