Champagne questions and New Years Dreams….

New Years just around the corner. Let’s talk about Champagne, shall we? YES CHEF! You know that Prosecco, from Italy and Sparkling Wines from California and other places are not Champagne, right? RIGHT CHEF! The Culinary Institute of America recently featured The Washington Post reviewing what many of us  in the wine world know – … Read more

Healthy Food in review before tomorrows blog about champagne!

Ok. Here are some Healthy Food in review before tomorrows blog about champagne! It may change what you serve to guests New Years Eve… and if that’s the case? I’ve done my job. My most favorite ‘rock star’ in this industry is Dr. Andrew Weil. He’s got some great information that is clear and concise … Read more

Happy Holidays from Chef Marian!

Happy Holidays! So many challenges this time of year I am wishing you the best Wishing Holiday Cheer For those who are far and near We’re all getting it together And putting it in high gear! And in high gear we are…. cranking out wonderful food. And just about now, you’re taking a breaking and … Read more

Holiday ‘moments’ and food! From Chef Marian!

I don’t know. We all have our Holiday ‘moments’, don’t we? Sad because you’re missing someone who has passed, or knowing your life isn’t what it once was. Or maybe you’re like me, without a special someone in your life right now. But let’s make a pact: to Deck the Halls and be strong this holiday by … Read more

Go Green this upcoming year… and what that means!

Go Green this upcoming year. That’s my recommendation. I mean, I think we should change the things we can control to better ourselves. When we look at the web, we see all kinds of things being promoted for the holidays. But if we look a little closer, at for example …… 800-Candygram.com, we see options … Read more

How Things WORK and Don’t Work! De-Stress this Holiday!

During the holidays, there’s a lot of unnecessary stress. Especially if you don’t have a man around the house. So I am going to share some things today, about How Things Work and Don’t Work. I used to think I was at the mercy of things…. like how the printer and internet stopped working ~ both in the same day for no apparent reason, how … Read more

Sustainable Restaurants: Another Closed!

I got the ‘bad’ word this past week. Casa de Luz in North Park Closed. Are Sustainable Restaurants on their way out? Thoughtfully planned Plant-Based cuisine. Casa de Luz will forever be “The Food That Loves You Back”. Always 100% Organic, Gluten Free and Full of Flavor. I feel like a ‘friend’ has died. I mean … Read more