Stomach bloating got you down? Solutions from the ChefMarian.com blog
There are only some people that experience stomach bloating. I never even thought about it, until I noticed it on someone close to me. Being the blogger that I am, I immediately went on google to figure it out. At the same time? Dr. Oz did a program. So here’s a compilation of information, my … Read more
Read MoreTax Day lunacy and Roses to Make you Smile!
So, my sweet pea…. how many hours did you wait in line to get that certified stamp on your taxes? Yes. We’re talking about Tax Day lunacy today! I waited an hour and a half. But not for my taxes, but the franchise tax board that needed to be filed today. The line went all the way … Read more
Read MoreCarmela Cucina Italiana Review by Chef Marian
Have you even heard of Carmela Cucina Italiana? NO CHEF! Of course not! It’s one of those comfy cozy local places that yes! Only the locals know about. And most places of this caliber you might call ‘a hole in the wall’. But that’s not what this is. It’s warm, it’s cozy but it seats a … Read more
Read MoreShakespeare Pub & Grille for St. Patrick’s Day and Season 52 for any reason!
Happy St. Patricks Day! Did you ‘git some’ on the weekend? I’m talkin’ about St. Patrick’s Day fun here…. lol Today we’re reviewing Shakespeare Pub & Grille for St. Patrick’s Day and Seasons 52 just because, restaurants that have been reviewed on this blog before, but checked again for consistency sake! Saturday we had the big … Read more
Read MoreWhat Plastic Manufacturers are hiding from you…. from Chef Marian!
We all know about plastic, right? It’s not a good idea for a variety of reasons. But have you ever considered this? Just like teflon when heated or scratched? Particles creep into your food. Do you use plastic to store leftovers? YES CHEF! And they’ve told you that it’s ‘safe’ to wash them in the … Read more
Read MoreDr. Weil at The Natural Food Show – Part Deux
I have been to many food shows… New foods, new products… healthy not healthy, (as in The Fancy Food Show in San Francisco). But yesterdays’ keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil at The Natural Food Show in Anaheim California still sits with me as I scramble to remember everything he said. As I sat in my seat, … Read more
Read MoreGreen Tea. Heads up. Might not be so green. From Chef Marian
We’ve all heard about the benefits of Green Tea. Antioxidants. Are you drinking 3-6 cups a day? That’s what is being recommended… Green Tea has the same problems we have with all our food today: it’s not the same as it was in our grandma’s time. ORGANIC HELPS! Yes. Organic helps. But not in cases … Read more
Read MoreFebruary! Right time of the year to get organized!
It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about your bathroom, your garage, or your kitchen. I can tell you one thing I know for sure: When you get organized you change how you feel at home. IKR? CHEF? Well yeeeah. You walk into your bathroom because you need hydrogen peroxide for example. You know it’s … Read more
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