Last weekend I threw a casual buffet supper for a few 'dead-celebrity' impersonators before we all headed to a Hallowe'en party where being an expired famous person was the raison d'etre. As you all know, celebrities can be a needy bunch and consequently I had to juggle several dietary preferences in a meal where I hoped I could include things that everyone might like. I wanted to make a seasonal salad that would be wholesome and comforting without screaming out "Hey I am a *vegan* salad"...
Saveur Inspired Lamb Salad
Long hours at work over the last month have kept me out of the kitchen and away from my rewarding exercise schedule. Whilst the contents of my Mariquita mystery farm box have been idly languishing in the fridge my mealtimes have, sadly, descended to a sorry catalog of unhealthy options I am almost afraid to admit to. Nature's Valley Oat & Honey bars from the vending machine and sandwiches with butter, salt and vinegar crisps and Marmite have been the highlig...
Walk with Me through Beautiful San Francisco Blogher Food '09 attendees are invited to join me on an early morning urban hike prior to the start of the conference. This 5 mile walk will energize you for the day in store, give you a head start at meeting other attendees and provide you with a healthy helping of fresh air before heading indoors for the rest of the day, as well as affording you with some of San Francisco's most loved views and famous land marks. This, in particular, is a gr...
In which I make my way around the City searching for sophisticated yet sober cocktails. Best mixologist attitude to a mocktail yet. And was their 'virgin' tasty? Yes, you bet. Third time lucky: At last! Staff who don't bat an eyelid when I put in my request for a non-alcoholic cocktail. Because the Heaven's Dog drink menu is actually flush with soda and juice options, I almost didn't dare to ask if they might indulge me in something a little more fanciful. I am so glad I did. The coc...
See the kinds of moves they make We stumbled across this delicious-looking collection of captured wild sausages a few days ago in England and my mum took this little video on her cell phone. Can you guess where we saw them? ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, or at the aforementioned url, the site you are ...
In a Class taught by Taylor, at The Fatted Calf [pictures taken on an iPhone] [Follow the Fatted Calf on Twitter] ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, or at the aforementioned url, the site you are looking at might be guilty of infringing upon terms of copyright.
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With those four words, a diet is forsaken. Today I visited Michael Recchiuti's flagship store in the San Francisco Ferry Building to stock up on gifts to take to my family when I head to England, tomorrow, to visit them. Whilst shopping, something new to the Recchiuti range caught my eye, so I had to buy myself a little present too. I was told that this is a seasonal item available for this month only... ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blog...
In which I make my way around the City searching for sophisticated yet sober cocktails. Cocktails, mocktails and local eats, like popcorn, nuts and salami meats. Last week marked my return to a scene I had been taking a break from for the first half of 2009. A group of my friends get together on a regular basis, to try out cocktail bars all over the City. Initially I reigned in my attendance on account of the effects of the recession, but after cutting back on alcohol too, I wasn't sure...
Live probiotics, worth investigation. I was pretty excited, a couple of months ago, when I was wandering around the Farmers' Market with my friend Jen and she stopped to chat with Nigel from Eatwell Farm, whom she knows. Accompanying Nigel on that particular Saturday was his fiance, Lorraine, who started telling us about her work with naturally fermented sodas. As someone who is currently interested in non-alcoholic libations, I was attentive and excited to learn that Lorraine would be ...
In which I make my way around the City searching for sophisticated yet sober cocktails. I might be pregnant, I might be an alcoholic, I might have a medical condition, I might not like the taste of alcohol, I might be training for a marathon, I might be taking antibiotics, I might need a clear head tomorrow morning, I might be driving or I might have another good reason to not be drinking tonight. If I am treating myself to a night out, but I choose to avoid alcohol, it doesn't mean I wan...
To a lady on the Australian Coast Today, in an event organised by Jennifer, I am honouring my friend, Barbara, of Winos and Foodies. Barbara recently completed a gruelling 6 months of Chemotherapy and so today several of Barbara's friends around the globe, including Bron who invited me to take part, are celebrating the end of her treatment by raising a glass of bubbles, to her. Until a few months ago Champagne was my favourite drink, but as Barbara knows, I have chosen to cut back on the...
Tomorrow is the last time, Hunter Orchards told me, that they will deliver Hunter Orchards in Siskiyou only deliver their stiff neck garlic to the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers' Market for a few weeks every year. They told me that tomorrow would be their last trip with this hard-to-source-in-California stiff neck garlic that will keep well in your cool pantry until Valentine's Day 2010. This could be your last chance to stock up. Archives 2007 | Served on a pretty nasty p...
Then New Tree "Alpha" - I recommend you try it! If there is one thing I am loathe to give up when I am dieting, it is chocolate and I've found that a little piece of dark chocolate every day satisfies any cravings. Recently, at Rainbow Grocery, I discovered range of Newtree's 'Alpha' range of chocolate discs that come in three flavours: Noir, Thym and Piment. These small, but extremely satisfying 23 gram bars contain crisped rice and golden roasted flax seeds not only give each bite a pl...
Washed and drying, ready for freezin'... At 8am last Saturday morning, just as the market was opening, four women, myself included, picked over the very last of Lagier Ranches' sour cherries, 2009. Archives 2008 | Grilled Fresh, Plump, Portuguese Sardines 2006 | How I made Lemon Curd 2005 | The Helmand ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material...
I close my eyes and of Scotland I dream. Tayberries from Yerena Farms. Read more about Tayberries here, written by my friend, Jane Tunks Archives 2007 | Fresh Garbanzo Beans & Pimientos de Padr??n, Pan-Fried, Browned, Blistered and Sprinkled with Salt 2005 | My beloved Salter Digital Scales (now deceased and usurped by newer Salter scales) ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use onl...
I'd suggest a Recchiuti chocolate lesson. We watched Michael go through the process of making these four chocolates: Star Anise, Pink Peppercorn Ganache; Rose Caramel; Lemon Verbena Ganache; Piedmont Hazelnut. Michael shows us his chcolate sprayer. He uses the spray for the Rose Caramels. Michael makes these templates for creating the backs of chocolates himself. Michael spreads chocolate over the template to create the disks that will later become the backs of the Star Anise &...
When you want a drink with a hot, peppery kick. I found this Ginger Brew soda at Wholefoods. Find out more information about Maine Root and their all natural, hand-crafted products here. Archives 2008 | Food Pairing Game 2006 | Boating on the Bay, tomato season day ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, or at the afo...
Candy Cot - I like them a lot Small, sweet and perfectly balanced with a tinge of acid and a blush of pink freckles. I picked up these apricots last Saturday from the San Francisco Farmers' Market at the Ferry Building. I didn't make a note of the farmer's name, but I can tell you they cost $5 a tray. I've heard rumours that the apricot season is going to be short this year. If you are an apricot fan, don't let it slip you by. PS - This box is tiny (and very cute). Each apricot ...
Definitely one of the world's best eats. From Chef Ryan Farr: About 4505 Chicharrones Where to buy 4505 Chicharrones Follow Chicharrones on Twitter Thanks to the friend who first fed me a 4505 Chicharrone: Fatemeh I buy mine from my favourites, The Fatted Calf Archives 2008 | A Vegetal Quiz 2007 | What does a good party look like? 2006 | Is New York better than San Francisco? 2005 | The Helmand, Oola, Aziza ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposh...
cipes"> Experimenting with roasting Agretti, at 7.30 AM. Only time will tell if I'll ever do it again..? Here is a link to some Agretti recipe ideas. Local Resources Agretti & baby shallots from Mariquita Farm Olive Oil from Sicabica & Sons Archives 2006 | WD-50 2005 | Can the English make "champagne" ?? 2009 Sam Breach ?? 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material i...
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