If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
I like the fact that new studies come out regularly to prove that food is medicine. For the longest time, I followed Dr. Andrew Weil and I do believe he is on target in much of what he says, however after meeting him and his 20 foot tall ego, I tend to follow him less. … Read more
I was reading an email sent to me by Eater by Whitney Filloon today about The Me Too Movement in the Restaurant Industry. And it occurred to me that women not being taken seriously and therefore becoming objects instead of breathing, thinking, feeling human beings brings me back to John Lennon who wrote “Woman is the Nigger of … Read more
I was reading Dave McIntyre, Food Columnist for the Washington Post, who says America is Drinking Less Wine but Better Wine. The reason this caught me is I have been thinking that and doing that for decades. I think since my trip traveling the world and realizing how great wine can be, I have been pushing … Read more
According to National Public Radio (NPR), Chef Paul Bocuse died this past Saturday. The celebrity chef and restaurateur, who built an empire worth more than $60 million, died in his sleep at his home in Collonges-au-Mont-d’or, the place of his birth, reports French newspaper Le Monde. As a rising chef in the 1960s and ’70s, … Read more
This past Saturday I was walking around the store Jimbos with 3 members of my meetup group (Oleg, Faye + Linda) talking about how to pick your fruits and veggies at their prime, what to look out for and then we got to show and tell: my favorite items to buy at Jimbos. If you … Read more
I have experienced the entire gamut of the water debate. I was working for someone, teaching cooking and he insisted on drinking tap water. To him I said: Tap Water? Bad idea! And I am 100% sure of that! But I did do my research, and hands on research to see what works for me. … Read more
I was reading a blog I got from New Hope and thought it might be fun to share Eating Habits in America 2018. They concentrate more on ‘trends’. I am more interested in telling you about the research they share and exploring how, as one of the many food leaders, we can get you into … Read more
As both a person and The Brand of Chef Marian, people in and out of the industry reach out to me on a regular basis. This particular week, I thought I would share what industry insiders are saying about YOU! I’m talking about you, the restaurant customer. What to do with a cranky, impatient customer…. hmmmmm….. To … Read more
The Boston Herald is talking about tasty trends for the New Year, so here in San Diego I thought I would join in the fun and steer you in the right direction at the same time! In talking about their local trends here’s what they say about what we’ve been doing for years: On-site gardening. … Read more
It’s that time of the year again, so here are some Holiday Gifts from Chef Marian! I am trying to think what I can do for you, how I might be able to support you in the kitchen, with nutrition and intuition. In years past, I talked about cravings. That link to that blog will … Read more