Summer’s end is almost here. Schools are getting ready to open their doors. Why not squeeze a little bit more out of the remaining days with a picnic on any one of our amazing Bay Area beaches – from Angel Island to Limantour, from Pescadero to Tomales Bay. Here’s how to spend more time on the beach, and less time in the kitchen. Gather your Pic-A-Nic Bask-et, and fill it with items from this shopping list:

1. Grab one of our great Grab N Go Salads from the Deli department.
2. Pick out your favorite baguette from Acme.
3. Choose some great cheeses from the around the world in our Cheese Department.
4. Throw in some Salami or Prosciutto.
5. Fruit is at its peak in August. Try some sweet and juicy Melons or Pluots or grab some of our ready cut fruit to make it easy.
6. A light wine is always a good idea. Try a chilled Rose or a Sauvignon Blanc.
7. To top it off you can’t go wrong with your favorite Tate’s cookies or a pack of our mini cupcakes available in the pastry case.

And if you are looking for some fresh ideas for beaches to explore, you can visit the Weekend Sherpa blog.