[ SMART GADGETS AND STYLISH PRODUCTS THAT REALLY FLOAT OUR BOAT ]
G O O D S + G EAR BY RANDY WOODS
Grill Your Hunger Away with Magma This portable, roomy Catalina II gas grill from Magma can help you feed an entire boating party (and crew) with ease. Measuring 12 by 18 inches, this latest version of Magma’s Infrared Gourmet Series produces intense, steady, evenly distributed heat that instantly emulsifies drippings to lock in a rich, smoky flavor to your dishes. The round-edged, stainless steel grill is designed with primary and secondary surfaces, allowing cooks to sear, slow roast, or warm meals at the same time. The Catalina II is also equipped with heavy-duty mounting hardware, a hermetically sealed thermometer, and fold-away tabletop legs for easy transport. $500 // Available from Fisheries Supply in Seattle, fisheriessupply.com Spiceology’s Blackberry-Balsamic Blend Suits All Summer Tastes Summer is always a great time to experiment with new flavor combinations. This mixture of fresh, tart blackberries and tangy balsamic vinegar creates a rich, complex flavor profile that pairs well with almost any dish, including pork, 34
chicken, lamb, beef, salmon, duck, or veggies. (It can even add a dash of salty-sweet goodness to ice cream for dessert!) The Spiceology website also offers some mouth-watering recipes with its seasoning blend, from roasted blackberries on whipped feta to blackberry balsamic lamb and roasted potatoes to New York strip steak with boozy balsamic blackberries. The possibilities for tastebud excitement with these versatile granules are nearly limitless. $16.95 per 4.9 oz. jar // spiceology.com Let Your Dungeness Crab Flag Fly Show the other boaters how crabby you are—Dungeness crabby, that is. This durable nylon novelty flag from Taylor Made features a bright red-orange depiction of the Northwest’s most iconic crab species on a white background. The screen-printed standard is made in the USA and includes brass grommets to protect the claw-spangled banner from rope wear and tear. It’s a perfect way to call the crew to supper and bring the kids in from the water. Or it can be a suitable nautical addition to galleys at sea or dens back on land. $14.99 // Available at West Marine stores, westmarine.com
