Picnic companions

With the warm weather come countless opportunities to eat al fresco. And you know what that means—cheese and crackers! Instead of ho-hum water crackers, seek out Potter’s Crackers ($4.99), made here in Sacramento. It’s a mother-and-son business that aims to use local ingredients for their whole-grain crisps. The rosemary-thyme variety goes well with soft goat cheese and strawberry jam. Or try the carrot-ginger with an aged cheddar for a lively combo. You can find them at Taylor’s Market (2900 Freeport Boulevard) and Compton’s Market (4065 McKinley Boulevard), among others. www.potterscrackers.com.