June 13, 2006
Crayfish

Live and thriving in Surrey rivers ! A gourmet treat but also a pest and a threat to indigenous species. These American crayfish (or crawfish) are thought to have been spilled into the wild from a crayfish farm. They breed and survive at the expense of local varieties of fish whose eggs they consume. Catching them at this time of year will not only give you a culinary treat for free but help save the local fish stock. Dark grey to almost black and frisky when caught - preserve on ice and boil for five minutes while still alive. Remove any dead before cooking as these crustaceans spoil quickly. Once they hit the water they turn a stunning intense red color and become all the more appealing alongside a bowl of freshly made lemon and garlic mayonnaise for dipping. A one time regular feature on British menus these had until recently been scarce in local rivers. Why you should eat them ! These darker American tresspassers are taking food away from slower to mature white claw British crayfish which have become endangered.

 

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June 14, 2005
mojito

In this section you'll find some examples of my photography some taken on location and others for specific articles for more examples please go to food styling service.

This image was taken for an article to be published in Taipei this summer

Copyright Shirlee Posner

 

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December 11, 2003
Photography

To support articles I also provide digital images. Either taken on location or in my home studio for images to support recipes.

Here are some examples of my work -

"cup cakes" food styling and photography by Shirlee Posner

Tutti Frutti gelato icecream

Image taken on location at Tutti Frutti ice cream parlour in Taipei January 2005

Chicken to go !

Chicken hawker outside Denpasar market , Bali , Indonesia

Wild Catch

Part of the days catch at Jimbaran market , Bali, Indonesia

Market Produce

Denpasar market , Bali , Indonesia

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