Last weekend I threw a casual buffet supper for a few dead-celebrity impersonators before we all headed to a Halloween party where being an expired famous person was the raison detre. As you all know...
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 ha...
Walk with Me through Beautiful San FranciscoBlogher 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 f...
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...
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 ...
Have you tried it yet?Click here to learn more about Kitchenette, its daily changing menu and hours of operationExample “I don’t like Mondays” Monday: 08/03vietnamese meatball banh mi cilantro, jalap...
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 R...
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, tomo...
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...
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 F...
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 al...
To a lady on the Australian CoastToday, 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...
Tomorrow is the last time, Hunter Orchards told me, that they will deliverHunter Orchards in Siskiyou only deliver their stiff neck garlic to the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers' Market for a fe...
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...
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.Arc...
I close my eyes and of Scotland I dream. Tayberries from Yerena Farms.Read more about Tayberries here, written by my friend, Jane TunksArchives2007 | Fresh Garbanzo Beans & Pimientos de Padrón, Pan-F...
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...
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.Archives2008 ...
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...
Definitely one of the world's best eats. From Chef Ryan Farr: About 4505 Chicharrones Where to buy 4505 Chicharrones Follow Chicharrones on TwitterThanks to the friend who first fed me a 4505 Chichar...
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 ResourcesAgretti & baby shallots from Mariquita Farm...
Sweet, Simple, Fresh and Bright At this time of year, for pot lucks, BBQs and other gatherings where you might want to serve up something sweet to a large number of people, I can't recommend this com...
Local ResourcesPâtisserie PhilippeArchives2007 | The Fatted Calf's Bresaola2006 | Hangar One Raspberry Vodka© 2009 Sam Breach© 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS F...
Pulls away in your fingers, so delicate, so thin. A true, new potato skin. Local Resources"A new potato is not a small potato but a fresh potato harvested from a green, growing potato plant." Andy Gr...
The photograph speaks:To the best $25 I spend every 4 weeks. Local ResourcesMariquita Mystery Box© 2009 Sam Breach© 2008 Sam Breach at "Becks & Posh", becksposhnosh.blogspot.com This RSS Feed is for ...
For breakfast, egg fried rice, is kind of nice. Local ResourcesHoliday ham from Boccalone [currently not available, buy during holiday season & freeze in smaller portions]Little gem lettuce and shall...
Holding back a foodie tear,No more asparagus until next year. Local ResourcesAsparagus from Zuckerman's FarmEggs from Soul Food FarmButter from Clover Organic FarmsteadArchives2008 | Opentable Diners...
Featuring the Fatted Calf's most excellent Mexican Chorizo I have probably been shopping regularly from The Fatted Calf longer than most in San Francisco. My custom stretches back to a time when the ...
Spring Poppies in Briones Park, The East Bay. I have recently been recovering from a difficult period in my life by doing the following:-Losing weight with help from Weightwatchers online tracking to...
I wanted to share some of the words I received in a letter from my grandmother today...Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.Promise yourself to talk health, ha...
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