I have heard that rice (if cooked with Coconut Oil) and saved in the fridge overnight makes the rice have fewer calories. That was a stretch for me. But then I started thinking: How come one week people are saying coconut oil is good for you, the next you hear it’s bad for you. My … Read more
Read MoreI have spent a lifetime teaching people how to use a damp paper towels to polish off the dirt on mushrooms because it’s not a good idea to wet them down. So when I read something on Bon Apetit that said mushrooms are jam filled with water when you purchase them, I was happy for that confirmation. … Read more
Read MoreWe have some pretty fabulous information provided to us via the web, about how to Stay Plant-Based and Eat Out! Plant Pure Communities gives you the inside ‘poop’ on how to eat healthy at some of the chain restaurants in America. And what they are pretty much saying is for you to get something that says Vegetable … Read more
Read MoreAt a Cooking Class I taught recently, there were questions about nutrients in vegetables and how they might change if you cook or freeze them. So I am answering with this blog: Raw, Cooked or Frozen Vegetables. What’s best? I like the way a recent New York Times article talks about it, saying every thing … Read more
Read MoreSugar Making you Crazy? Well of course it is! But what you may not know is – it’s not the sugar. It’s the bacteria that sits in your stomach calling for more sugar. Your gut bacteria! If you haven’t heard this before, you are now thinking: “Chef Marian! You’re a genius! I’m so happy to … Read more
Read MoreI was reading an article about butter and of course, if given the opportunity, I certainly would like to comment on it. And recently, someone asked me if butter belongs in the fridge or on the counter and also wanted to know: What’s the best butter? Well, in my world the best butter is Earth … Read more
Read MoreToday I am sharing some great information plus Charts to Bring to the Market. I am doing that because we can’t remember everything. I have been teaching a Chef Marian Sous Chef Certification Class to someone who eventually wants to be known as the Firehouse Chef. I am giving him basic knife cutting skills, meal preparation, … Read more
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