Hot Topic Sizzle: Paper, Plastic or Nothing?

Here’s your latest Hot Topic Sizzle. Are you using Paper, Plastic or Nothing at the Market? PAPER CHEF! Really? I’ll bet there are some people also using plastic because they can line their small garbages and recycle that bag, am I right? YES CHEF! YOU’RE PROBABLY RIGHT! So, the Hot Topic Sizzle is set by … Read more

Surprising information from new documentary: Cowspiracy. A ‘must see’ from Chef Marian!

There is one single industry destroying the planet more than any other. But no one wants to talk about it. Cowspiracy. A new documentary. Good lead in?  YES CHEF! Glad you like it because it’s all true. Just like ‘Forks over Knives’ changed my life, so did this new documentary, “Cowspiracy”. New info without actually … Read more

February! Right time of the year to get organized!

It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about your bathroom, your garage, or your kitchen. I can tell you one thing I know for sure: When you get organized you change how you feel at home. IKR? CHEF? Well yeeeah. You walk into your bathroom because you need hydrogen peroxide for example. You know it’s … Read more

What foods help me and in what ways? Can food be my medicine?

One of the things I have been questioning over and over is what foods help you live better and longer… asking my most ‘scratch my head thinking ‘oh yeah – It’s possible I can be doing a better job with this’) …..and the inevitable question that follows: Can food be my medicine? And I’m still … 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

Condiments, Dressings and Marinades are on the rise!

According to the 2013 State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, people are buying ~ and I just assume using ~ more Condiments, Dressings and Marinades. Now, this isn’t a sexual revolution…. (unless there’s something I’m not privy to)….. Like with the 60’s and whipped cream? lol No, I think people are using more to … Read more

Halloween Sugar. Let’s start talking about it NOW!

Halloween Sugar. There are TWO aspects to this holiday: There’s Sugar and YOU? And Sugar and your Kids.And, no worries. I’ll help you through it! We’re going to also have to talk about: Ideal, possible, and realistic solutions to the problem. (You’ll get all of that, in this blog). First of all, let’s talk about … Read more