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Yummy Link: Pixar Peeps Give Great Food Photography Advice
The folks behind Ratatouille spill the beans on how to create beautiful food photography. I couldn't tell you what they were though, I couldn't get past the actual gorgeous food photography... - Becks & PoshI'm Sorry I Devoured All Of The Clairesquares
This weekend I went to a new pal's birthday bash and wow does she know how to entertain! The table had a nice spread of local quiches, breads, meats and more, but my favorite nibbles - the ones I literally had to tell myself "STOP. BACK AWAY.
Yummy Link: Are Farmer's Markets More Expensive?
Don't go to the farmer's market because it's too expensive? You might want to reconsider your thinking. Here's a breakdown of farmer's market prices versus Safeway prices.
Yummy Link: English Food is Not a Joke
Don't miss out on the HUGE English food is not a joke roundup that Sam at Becks & Posh did to celebrate St. George's Day. There are over 65 entries, including the one pictured (Fish & Chips Samanda Style) and mine for Steak & Ale Pie.English Food is Not a Joke - Steak & Ale Pie
English food is not a joke because... Any cuisine that combines meat with ale gets gold stars in my book. That's the answer I'm giving for Sam's Fish & Quips challenge.Place for Pig-alles a Foodie Meet-Up
On Sunday night I had the lovely opportunity to meet a few wonderful food bloggers face to face. From left to right we have Catherine of Food Musings (who was delightful and funny), the secretive couple from BunRab (who's site I didn't know but have since fallen in love with their photos and their wild story about how they were the first couple married at the French Laundry back when it just opened), Kristen of Give Me Some Food (who actually went to college with Adam, proving my theory that foodies somehow attract other foodies), and the visiting Adam of the The Amateur Gourmet (who's working on a book right now). Also present were Sam & Fred of Becks & Posh (who arrived soon after the photo was snapped and were even more charming than I imagined them to be).
Yummy Links: From Dancing Vegetables to Logical Bacon
- In Italy dancing and singing pasta and vegetables are as excited about Parmigiano Reggiano as I am. I dare you not to get the song stuck in your head after watching. - Serious Eats
- Don't miss this list of 50 wines you can always trust - and bonus, almost all are under $20.
Yummy Links: From Kisses to Hot Cross Buns
- Discover the difference between Hershey's Kisses and Hershey's Chocolate Truffle Kisses. - Candyblog
- The Discovery Health channel is giving Nathan Lyon, from last year's The Next Food Network Star, his own show: A Lyon in the Kitchen (oh and it starts tonight). - Serious Eats
- I've recently discovered that I really enjoy parsnips and now I have a new recipe to try: parsnips boiled in sap.
Yummy Links: From Red Bean Kit Kats to Tastier Coffee
- I obviously need to go to Japan, or have someone in Japan send me a package (hint hint!), because where else am I going to get Red Bean Kit Kat? - Candyblog
- Sorry that the rest of you are suffering through winter, but here in San Francisco we've got weather so warm that Shuna's Lemon Sherbet is going to hit the spot. - Bay Area Bites via Eggbeater
- Sam over at becks & posh, tackles one of Heidi Swanson's granola recipes.
Yummy Links: From Chicken Curry to Orange Cake
- Everyone has those go to recipes that only get better with time, I only wish mine was as gorgeous as this Coconut Chicken Curry. - Hooked on Heat
- Author Michael Pollan and Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, don't exactly see eye-to-eye. This evening they'll be in conversation at UC Berkeley, you can watch the whole event live via webcast.
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