Wow. Wow and More Wow! Say it with me! Seasons 52. It opened at UTC Mall a short while back and I always make it my business to let a restaurant work out there ‘kinks’ before I pay it a visit. Based on everything I experienced I can safetly say that if there were any … Read more
My friend said yesterday, “Have you ever been to Shakespeare Pub & Grille on India Street in San Diego”? (Friends are always trying to come up with places I haven’t been to…). And I said “No….”. So that’s how I spent Sunday night. Fish and Chips. Jolly good fun. Now, you know that I’ve spent months … Read more
Tired of hearing what not to eat? I’m starting the new year with giving you tips on how to do it, how to wow and wooo it… I’ll say more than don’t roux using butter. I will tell you how to do it right! Deal? DEAL CHEF. BUT WHAT’S ROUX? What’s roux (rooo) you waskel … Read more
Happy Holidays! So many challenges this time of year I am wishing you the best Wishing Holiday Cheer For those who are far and near We’re all getting it together And putting it in high gear! And in high gear we are…. cranking out wonderful food. And just about now, you’re taking a breaking and … Read more
I will not eat sugar. I will not eat sugar. Yeah. Right. I don’t know what’s happening to me this holiday. It’s like people just put peanut brittle in front of my nose and in a minute or two, I’m eating it! Three bite rule? Out the window. And I finally figured it out today. … Read more
I got the ‘bad’ word this past week. Casa de Luz in North Park Closed. Are Sustainable Restaurants on their way out? Thoughtfully planned Plant-Based cuisine. Casa de Luz will forever be “The Food That Loves You Back”. Always 100% Organic, Gluten Free and Full of Flavor. I feel like a ‘friend’ has died. I mean … Read more
I get hundreds of emails in my Holiday ‘In’ Box daily and I am starting to worry. Are Chef’s getting Crazier? Or is it just me? Hey! Don’t say it’s me! I know it’s not me! lol Today’s ‘in’ box has a recipe for a Chicory Salad with pickled quince and pomegranate. Can you please … Read more
Hey! We’re half way thru the holidays! Chef Marian here… with a special ‘shout out’ to you, my favorite foodie: Happy Holidays from Your Personal Instructor, Chef Marian! The only thing I can think to give you is …. my coaching, my cooking classes, my cookbooks and the joy of knowing how you are going … Read more
Ya know, I enjoy having people ask me questions and tell me their safe practices in the kitchen. How they keep their food ‘safe’? I was listening to a young man the other night who said his father always told him to have his food cool down before putting it in the fridge. Something about … Read more
Link from GMO’s to Gluten Intolerance? No surprise. Just before Thanksgiving, an article came out from the Institute for Responsible Technology, routed to me through Specialty Food News, since I own a candy company and walk the Fancy Food Shows to find new vendors, once or twice a year. YOU OWN A CANDY COMPANY CHEF? … Read more
