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.
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2008 | Grilled Fresh, Plump, Portuguese Sardines
2006 | How I made Lemon Curd
2005 | The Helmand
© 2009 Sam Breach
The last Lagier Ranches sour cherries of the season,
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 Tunks
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2007 | Fresh Garbanzo Beans & Pimientos de Padrón, 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
Smudgie tayberries, a dusting of sugar, a splash of cream,
If you're serious about your Chocolate Obsession,
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.
Archives
2008 | Food Pairing Game
2006 | Boating on the Bay, tomato season day
© 2009 Sam Breach
Maine Root's invigorating Ginger Brew does the trick,
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 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 is smaller than a golf ball.
Archives
2008 | Purse-sized Poco Dolce Tiles
2005 | Edible Borage Flowers
© 2009 Sam Breach
Short Season Apricot:
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 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
Chicharrones from 4505 Meats
Mariquita Agretti
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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
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2006 | WD-50
2005 | Can the English make "champagne"
© 2009 Sam Breach
Mariquita Agretti