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Becks & Posh
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Autumnal Farro Salad with Smokey Roasted Grapes, Walnuts & Mushrooms

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...

09 nov 09 1 person likes this

*"This Must Be A Luxury 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 ha...

05 oct 09

Blogher Food 09 - Pre Conference Urban Hike

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...

21 sep 09

MockTails of the City #3: Heaven's Dog

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...

27 aug 09

Captured live on camera: both wild Bologna and Salami Snake

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 ...

14 aug 09

The Dogpatch, covert Kitchenette.

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...

06 aug 09

Learning How to Butcher a Hog Half

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...

04 aug 09

Chocolate - Maple - Caramel - Bacon

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...

03 aug 09

MockTails of the City #2: Clock Bar

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...

31 jul 09

Drinkwell Soda, Lacto-Fermentatio n

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...

17 jul 09

MockTails of the City #1: The Alembic

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...

17 jul 09

Raising a Toast,

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...

13 jul 09

Rocambole Stiff Neck Garlic from the Klamath River

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...

11 jul 09

Want to Eat Chocolate Every Day & Successfully Diet?

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...

06 jul 09

The last Lagier Ranches sour cherries of the season,

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...

01 jul 09

Smudgie tayberries, a dusting of sugar, a splash of cream,

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...

27 jun 09

If you're serious about your Chocolate Obsession,

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...

21 jun 09

Maine Root's invigorating Ginger Brew does the trick,

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 ...

18 jun 09

Short Season Apricot:

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...

16 jun 09

Chicharrones from 4505 Meats

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...

11 jun 09

Mariquita Agretti

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...

03 jun 09

Early Summer Dessert Platter: Strawberries, Yogurt & Cookies

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...

01 jun 09

Pâtisserie Philippe

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...

31 may 09

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...

30 may 09

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 ...

29 may 09

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...

28 may 09

Asparagus Season Ends

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...

26 may 09

Chorizo - Pine Nut Lettuce Wraps

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 ...

04 may 09

What I've been Up to

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...

26 apr 09

Words From My Grandmother

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...

17 mar 09

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