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

Franken Wheat….. Whether you’re gluten free or not, wheat just ain’t what it used to be!

Ya know, every so often I catch Dr. Oz and his show. This past week his guest, Dr. Davis, author of the Wheat Belly was talking about Franken Wheat….. what wheat looks like today, as compared to the past, now stripped of most of its’ value. I always thought it whole wheat was the ‘thing’ … Read more

Top 12 Chemicals to watch out for… from Chef Marian

The Environmental Working Group is one of the places I get emails from. They notify me about what’s going on in this country and keep me posted on what we can do better to keep ourselves healthy and in todays email, Chemicals to watch out for. Now, I have a tendency to take what I hear, … Read more

Shakespeare Pub & Grille on India Street, in San Diego. Review from Chef Marian!

My friend said yesterday, “Have you ever been to Shakespeare Pub & Grille on India Street in San Diego”? (Friends are always trying to come up with places I haven’t been to…). And I said “No….”. So that’s how I spent Sunday night. Fish and Chips. Jolly good fun. Now, you know that I’ve spent months … Read more

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

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