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 [...]








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Make your House a Home ~ from Chef Marian

I have always lived the motto ‘Make your House a Home’. No matter where in the world I traveled, what ‘efficiency’ (apartment with a kitchen) I was staying in, I always turned it into warm and cozy ~ (even when the ceilings were 24 feet high). I always made it a ‘home’. Which brings me [...]








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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 [...]








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