The Libertarian Party asks for your write in ballot for Kaiden Degas if you’re in the 80th District

Written By: Chef Marian - Apr• 26•13
80th District Write in Vote

80th District Write in Vote

The Libertarian Party asks for you write in ballot for Kaiden Degas if you’re in the 80th District.

Now, I hardly ever go ‘religious or political’ on you…. because I’m not aggressively for or opposed to anything unless we’re talking about food, wine and healthy eating. I only try to control the things I can… lol

The Libertarian Party asks for you write in ballot for Kaiden Degas if you’re in the 80th District.

How did I get involved to the point where I am even willing to do this blog? Well, I do have a friend name Beau who is part of the Libertarian ‘machine’ in California. (I will say that calling it a machine is a sincere compliment because with limited funds and staffing, he makes it all work like a well oiled machine, which has always amazed me. People give and open their homes like crazy for Libertarian events and yet…. most of us hardly know the Libertarian Party exists, right? And here’s another thing: it seems to me, that 9 times out of 10, his personal comments in conversation about this country that he is fiercely loyal to reflect what we all really want: sensible government that only governs where it’s appropriate. And a guy named Mike Benoit who I believe runs the ‘Ron Paul for President Campaign’ has kept me posted about the progress of the party.

Somehow I got on a mailing list….. (all I really wanted to do is just feed ‘em)! lol

Remember: Don’t shoot the messenger if you don’t like the message.

I’m just doing my part…. to give you options you may not have considered.

This candidate is wanting your write in vote, if you’re in District 80: that’s 15.0% of San Diego County. Places in the district include Chula Vista, National City, and the Barrio Logan, City Heights, and San Ysidro neighborhoods of San Diego according to Wiki.

Here’s what the Mike and then the candidate has to say:

Come July 31st we ought to have more than just two democrats for our choices.

The primary is being held on May 21st, 2013, but absentee voting is happening now. Here is an email Kaiden Degas sent to someone who inquired as to his positions.

“I’m Kaiden. (Click his name to check him out on Facebook)

Thank you for being open to hearing more about me.

What do I stand for in one word ? Freedom. I like free markets, I like small government, I like decentralized power, I like people being able to do what they want to do so long as they aren’t harming others. Freedom reverberates through my opinions about everything. I don’t like government mandated medicine (water fluoridation), government restrictions on victimless crimes, or government subsidies and favoritism.

Write me in if those are the kinds of things you’d like more of in California.

I’d be happy to talk to you about any specific topics that you are interested in.

Kaiden Degas

Happy Eating and Reading,

Chef Marian

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These are a few of my favorite things….Veggies in the Spring!

Written By: Chef Marian - Apr• 25•13

Veggies in the Spring

Home Grown at Seabreeze Organic Farms

Home Grown at Seabreeze Organic Farms

(sung to

These are a few of my favorite things)

When the veggies Squash

When the Brussel… Sprouts,

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don’t feel sooo bad!

CHEF MARIAN! THIS IS NOT A PLAY! CERTAINLY NOT A MUSICAL. WHAT ABOUT ALL THESE VEGGIES? WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?

Ok. Ok. As I sit here in bed, clogged to the gills, with an ‘oh so fabulous‘ cold, I’m thinking that I already gave you my ‘top 20 veggies’ and veggies that keep you young… but I really should keep going… Cause there are hundreds (and maybe a few boost your immune system as well). Hey. I’m sick. Time to do some research, no?

YES CHEF MARIAN.

Wanna know why I’m in bed?

WHY CHEF MARIAN?

Two reasons: I had an infection from a VCR that fell on my foot and had to take Keflex, which didn’t allow me to take vitamins and enzymes at the same time (don’t ask), so for that one week, I skipped on all vitamins and enzymes I normally take. You know that antibiotics deplete both the good and bad bacteria?  So my immune system went down and………………….

I have someone in my life creating stress for me. And sometimes you’ve gotta just let it go and trust the universe. And just know that what goes around comes around, right?

So, I will take both you and myself back to creating good health through vegetables and assume that things will have a way of working themselves out. Good deal?

GOOD DEAL CHEF MARIAN. SO LET’S HEAR ABOUT THESE VEGGIES….

Squash – or squish… (depending on who you’re talking to), is jammed packed with ‘nutrients that are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial’ according to 100 Foods to Stay Young, written by Charlotte Watts. And if you want the Top 100 in one shot, please go out and buy her book!

Brussels Sprouts – Didn’t we always think that was Brussel Sprouts? Well, not according to Wiki. It says they were originally grown in an area that later became Brussels… thus the name. And according to Charlotte, they contain ‘a substance called sinigrin that works as a powerful antioxidant in the liver, detoxifying and eliminating harmful aging substances’. Didn’t know that they are great for your liver? Neither did I.

Onions - again Charlotte lists this one as an ‘anti-inflammatory with healing properties’. And you know what got caramelized with mushrooms before I started my chicken soup (for the soul) yesterday?  Yep. You guessed it. Onions. This cold will be gone in no time!

Watercress – May I start this my saying: I hate watercress. Don’t know why. Some people have Brussels Sprouts as their most hated vegetable (probably because they haven’t tried it broiled with bacon bits), others Broccoli… but Watercress is mine. Come to find out from Charlotte that it stimulates bile flow to the liver promoting detoxification and digestion. Need to re-think this hatred? You bet. Let’s see if I can find a way to incorporate it, with a smile. I’ll keep ya posted!

Leeks- Now when I think of Leeks and immediately think of Potatoes. Leek/potato soup anyone? Yeeaah! Yum! And just like onions and garlic (my other two favorites) ‘leeks contain sulfur which Charlotte says is ‘for healthy and youthful skin, bones and heart’. Hey. I don’t need excuses… do you? lol

Jerusalem Artichokes - You can call me sunroot, or you can call me suncoke, or you can call me earth apple but ya doesn’t have to call me Johnston… um… I mean….Jerusalem Artichoke. (If you can remember the 60′s/70′s, you weren’t there, so I’m expecting you not to remember that joke, and only chuckle gently if you do). And if you can imagine it, the name is not an artichoke nor is it from Jerusalem. But according to Wiki, it was brought from America to France in the 1600′s and ‘The Jerusalem artichoke was titled ‘best soup vegetable’ in the 2002 Nice Festival For The Heritage Of The French Cuisine’. Cool. Best we start cooking with it.

Sauerkraut – Sauerkraut and….. hot dogs. Yech! When I think of my childhood… hamburgers, french fries and hotdogs. But now, in my brilliance, I don’t eat hot dogs! lol

Ok. Ok. It’s vegan so let’s find a way to use it. I mean, it’s just finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented. Can’t be too hard to add to a meal. And if you’re not vegan, Charlotte says she likes it with chicken, apple, carrot dressed with a yogurt dressing. Let’s try it? Shall we?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli - ‘supports heart and brain health, limiting cholesterol into the blood stream’, Charlotte says. Geez. I’d better start adding this one to my meals! lol I never even thought to look for Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Did you?

Shitake Mushrooms – I just love, Love, LOVE Shitake Mushrooms. So many people tell me they don’t like mushrooms and here’s what I think: It’s about texture. And when you think that Shitake helps regulate your immune system and you know that they come from Japan, China, Thailand and Korea, where especially in Japan (noted to be one of the healthiest countries in the world), they don’t have high numbers in heart attack or cancer, well then… I would say ‘give it a go’. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Radish – Ya know, I don’t care for radishes either. But Charlotte says they help control your weight. Whoot? Really? I guess if I combine it with caramelized onions and sweet potatoes I might be able to start eating them…. I just can’t see eating them in salad just yet…

So that’s my blog for today. That was our ‘next’ 10 stay young and healthy veggie blog… and guess what? Just talking about this, I’m feeling better already! lol

Happy eating,

Chef Marian

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An apple a day… But what about the core?

Written By: Chef Marian - Apr• 22•13

We all know the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”….

apple core

apple core

And to that end I will say that for the last 6 months, almost every time I am in between meals, I grab for an apple…. and I find it to be sweet and satisfying. And with talking myself into that, lol also comes other pluses…. like I’m not grabbing for sugar or chips, right?

YES CHEF MARIAN. WE GET THE IDEA….

And I know you…. I know an apple might not be what you’re craving… but how about adding cinnamon? Don’t you think that would be way better? And some stevia…. if you need it?

SO, YOU WANT US TO JAZZ IT UP?

Yes fellow eaters. Jazz it up. Add a raisin or two for extra sweetness if you need it.

But here’s what you need to know…. especially for the ‘core’ eaters out there. There is a little controversy about eating the core. Some people say that the seeds have cyanide and can kill ya! Others say if small amounts of seed could kill you, everyone would be dead, (because of all the juicing that is going on these days, and how they use the whole apple).

I have this idea of things……. like seeds getting stuck in the intestines…..

But of course, as always, you’re not going to substitute my judgement, for your own good judgment, right?

NO. WE WON’T DO THAT CHEF MARIAN.

Ok. With that said, I would say: Do whatever is right for you. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say use that policy with everything you do. lol

My friend eats his apple whole…. as a matter of fact, sometimes he won’t eat an apple and asks “Can you just save me the cores”? Well, waste not want not. So ok. That sounds good to me.

And it’s not that big a controversy…. eat the seeds, don’t eat the seeds.

But I try to fill you in on as much information that comes my way because ya know? It may come up for you…..

And perhaps by blogging about the seeds and core, I’ve stimulated you to eat more apples….

YOU’RE TRICKY, CHEF MARIAN.

Yep. I sure am…. but I’m here for you, here in your best interest to find a way to turn you on to the right foods! And remember: you can bring me into your kitchen (if you’re in San Diego) and I can pull from what you already have in the fridge and your pantry and show you a bunch of things you can be making from what you already buy… that are good for you, tell you what you can swap out with healthier choices, cook with you…. and even take you shopping to teach you how to pick better fruits and vegetables. You’ll find my email on my ‘about’ page and you can go ahead and email me. My fun is working with you!

So, go ahead and cut up some apple chunks, put them in a small pan on the stovetop, add lemon first, then cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg and cook down for about 15 minutes (if the apples are not sweet enough you can always add a splash of apple juice or cider and then maybe some guar gum to thicken the sauce you’ve created ~ without adding gluten…..) and there … you have it. Something sweet to wet your whistle mid morning or late afternoon ~ that you can keep it stored in a tight glass jar all week and it just gets better and better! And if you need more texture or flavor? Or you’re serving it to your family for dessert? Crumble Annie’s Graham Bunnies in the bottom and on top. (That’s the only graham cracker on the market that I’ve found that doesn’t have Hydrogenated Oil or tons of sugar).

Want a satisfied life? Start with your food!

Happy Eating,

Chef Marian

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