Cooking Class 1

You may remember that for 3 years I was totally vegan…. then transitioned so that I am vegan 90% of the time. It’s mostly tastings here and there, not a full meal. But I definitely have added eggs once or twice a month. Before that, I ate, trained and taught all kinds of foods. Especially … 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

What about leftovers? And having a Chef Marian Gift Certificate to use in May?

What about leftovers? Did you know that some people think my leftovers are better than the original meal? And I don’t make it ‘better’ by deep frying it, slathering it in mayo or butter. I make it healthy and keep it healthy. And I add yummy fresh side options…. as part of my ‘trick’. Would you like … Read more

Chef Marian and Chef Ian’s Taster Menu last night at Sbicca!

Well…. you missed a good one! San Diego Foodies Family of Restaurants Food & Wine Tasting Dinner! It was comfy, cozy and everyone enjoyed these ‘taster’ plates I created with Chef Ian. We paired the salad with Procecco, The Mains with Cakebread Chardonnay and the Desserts with a nice Russian River Valley Pinot Noir! STARTERS Panzanella … Read more