If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Gluten free living is on the rise. And labeling is starting to get just plain silly. What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in the grains wheat, barley, and rye. Most of us unknowingly love it, because gluten gives our favorite foods that special touch: It’s what gives your pizza dough stretch, your bread that … Read more
Sounds good huh? Eat right and live a longer life! Yes? Years ago, Time Magazine started covering our dilemma in America…. We’re at the bottom of the food chain, in terms of what we’re eating and the sickness it’s causing. And recently I had a friend, more than one friend ask me what I was … Read more
Rudi’s Gluten Free Bread is not something you would even think about, unless you’re watching your Gluten. YES! CHEF MARIAN! WE FEEL LIKE SPACE ALIENS NOT BEING ABLE TO EAT REGULAR BREAD. I get it. So do I. But if you’re eating a bread that actually tastes good, soft and yummy, it can wipe away … Read more
You know how life works….. one thing leads to another….. And my trip to Brooklyn Girl the night before (see blog review on this site) led me to the discovery of True Food kitchen in the Fashion Valley Mall, yesterday. “Combat the trend toward processed food and fast food”. That’s our man Andrew Weil talking … Read more
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free? Many MANY moons ago, I remember Romano’s Macaroni Grill Grand Opening in Las Vegas on West Sahara. These were platters, (not plates) of food, mountains of food served to each person, in typical over the top abundance of Vegas style. Fast forward two, maybe three decades….. I find myself sitting … Read more
Give me your vegans, the men eeee yearning to dine free…. and go to a restaurant where they can eat EVERYTHING on the menu? Really? Really? That’s Native Foods. ‘Chef Marian’ (it’s a brand and a person) and crew attended a pre-opening launch…. we call that a ‘soft‘ opening…. tonight in Encinitas. I’ll introduce you … Read more
In today’s world, it certainly is great to run across new friends that have brilliant ideas! So is the case with my new friend Laura. First off, she’s a New Yorker. So we know that brain is ENGAGED for sure! Secondly, what a … Read more
There once was a time that so many people enjoyed Chef Marian’s Gourmet Kitchen and attended a Chef Marian Cooking Class. We cooked up Chinese food including Egg Rolls and Italian Food including Fresh Pasta. And the way I started my YouTube and Vimeo Chef Marian Channels was by filming some of the classes. This … Read more