Remember the story from The Green Grocer, who posted a sign about Kashi (a company whose PR makes them sound safe and sane)? NO CHEF! Yes! If you missed it, here’s what it said: “You might be wondering where your favorite Kashi cereals have gone. It has recently come to our attention that 100% of … Read more
I see things through different eyes than most people, especially when it comes to Cooking Shows and Movies. In the last couple of years, as Chefs have become the craze…. and locally people consider me to be a ‘Celebrity Chef’, I have come to realize my lot in life is to guide people into a … Read more
San Diego Foodies got to enjoy Restaurant Week at The Marine Room. And a big thank you goes out to Chef Bernard who came back to the table over and over to answer questions about recipes and the food. There were 6 people… and here’s what they ate: Salmon, shrimp & dessert! Didn’t get pix … Read more
The Plastic Bag Issue? I welcome new legislation! Don’t you? YES CHEF! The LA Times reports that “Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown …. plans to sign a law that would make California the first state to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags”. “I probably will sign it, yes,” Brown said during the televised debate. “ … Read more
Do we ever consider that you should eat for your health? And that sometimes we need to re-evaluate and put the brakes on? For years and years and years, I ate sugar. If you opened my purse, you might find some mints or a roll of candy. And we never thought anything of it when we … Read more
For decades now, I’ve been drinking Tea. And I think it was from a Dr. Oz Show a couple of years ago, that I learned your green tea needs to steep 20 minutes to get the full benefit of the antioxidants. So, when I get tea, I leave the bag in. When I make a pitcher, … Read more
Happy Labor Day to you! A day off. The end of summer, the beginning of fall. And a really ‘feasting’ day for us all! I would say if you would like to take the day to get drunk and do some mindless eating, go ahead! Feast! But if you’re like me? You’ll use it … Read more
The Hot Topic Sizzle is: Possible wage increase for minimum wage earners like ……. Waiters? Waitresses? How ’bout those Dishwashers? But actually there was an article in the paper last week talking about an increase for all, no matter if you’re in the food industry or not. Since I am in the food industry, I started to think of … Read more
Less is more. We all know this. But is this something we actually practice? Probably not. If you saw yesterdays’ blog, Summer Salad then you know that just handfuls of this and that can create a beautiful eating experience! And that’s what I am interested in talking about today. Let me show you this picture….. —————-> … Read more
There’s nothing easier or more wonderful than a Summer Salad. And both peaches and nectarines are in season right now! You can have it for lunch or dinner. Here’s how: Pick a fruit you like. Pick salad ingredients you like and maybe a few things you don’t normally eat like jicama or a hot green … Read more
