The ‘dish’ on Pasta

Yum. Doesn’t that look good? I woke up the morning realizing it’s not what you think. So, I thought I’d share The ‘dish’ on Pasta. We now have pasta that’s quinoa, pasta that’s rice, pasta that’s red lentils. I’m sure you’ve seen more than that. I’d like to take away your ‘fear factor’. And that’s why … Read more

Review of Quick Fixes for Weight Loss

It’s the start of a new year, and people who are not happy with their weight are desperate. I thought it might help if I do a quick Review of Quick Fixes for Weight Loss. I have seen friends go through surgery (and later gain every pound back and then some) and someone actually tell me … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: Food Tribes.

I recently read an article that says The National Business Journal is talking about how we have become a nation of ‘food tribes’. So they are talking about people with Allergies, people with Food Restrictions, and people who let ingredients dictate what they eat. “Nearly 1 in 3 adults is trying to go gluten free; … Read more

Being Vegan and/or Raw in San Diego

It’s just amazing how our Vegan and/or Raw community is developing in San Diego! Today I attended a pre-Thanksgiving ‘give and get’ ideas event at Nate and Jade’s home in the Point Loma area of San Diego. Was that the best? Or what? Yes. Yes it was. They have a beautiful backyard. Not only did … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: Cricket Bars on Planes

Have we gotten to that? Really? That Cricket Bars will start showing up on planes? That’s the word from NewHope360. They claim that “JetBlue recently announced a partnership with AccelFoods, an incubator for startup natural food companies, to provide snack boxes for hungry travelers on select flights. Included in the boxes will be …. EXO—makers … Read more

Vegan Style Stuffed Shells

I made Stuffed Shells over the weekend, and I thought today…. let’s see if I can create something smooth for stuffing that’s vegan. I’m calling it Vegan Style Stuffed Shells. So, you know what’s in your regular stuffed shells right? NO CHEF! Really? You’re kidding! Well, it’s ricotta cheese, some shredded cheese (I like white … Read more

Surprising information from new documentary: Cowspiracy. A ‘must see’ from Chef Marian!

There is one single industry destroying the planet more than any other. But no one wants to talk about it. Cowspiracy. A new documentary. Good lead in?  YES CHEF! Glad you like it because it’s all true. Just like ‘Forks over Knives’ changed my life, so did this new documentary, “Cowspiracy”. New info without actually … Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day with an Organic, Vegan treat from Chef Marian!

Happy Valentine’s Day Lovers! And for those of you without a special someone, that’s me too this year! So cheers! But there are still really special people I am going to give a little Organic, Vegan treat to this year. I’m actually a guest speaker today talking about how Food is Your Best Medicine, featuring this … Read more