Link from GMO’s to Gluten Intolerance …? Read on….

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

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Condiments, Dressings and Marinades are on the rise!

According to the 2013 State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, people are buying ~ and I just assume using ~ more Condiments, Dressings and Marinades. Now, this isn’t a sexual revolution…. (unless there’s something I’m not privy to)….. Like with the 60’s and whipped cream? lol No, I think people are using more to … Read more

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You drew on your pumpkin instead of carving it. Now what? Apple Pumpkin Crumble ~ a better way.

One of the things I did over the weekend is turn my organic pumpkin into Apple Pumpkin Crumble. Look ~ there are always people carving pumpkins. So, it’s not like people are going to really care if you decide to use a permanent marker instead, right? RIGHT CHEF! And it’s really sad… but did you … Read more

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Halloween Sugar. Let’s start talking about it NOW!

Halloween Sugar. There are TWO aspects to this holiday: There’s Sugar and YOU? And Sugar and your Kids.And, no worries. I’ll help you through it! We’re going to also have to talk about: Ideal, possible, and realistic solutions to the problem. (You’ll get all of that, in this blog). First of all, let’s talk about … Read more

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Searsucker Del Mar ‘Supper Club’ Review ~ From Chef Marian!

It’s hard to believe that Manager Billy and Chef Andy Phillips aka Chef Dizzle of Searsucker Del Mar along with Ed Adams aka ‘dirt’ (pictured second picture down with Chef Marian), and a room full of people were part of  a wonderful night out tonight! And I must say, it looked effortless ~ the sign of … Read more

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Environmental Working Group leading the way to good nutrition and labeling ~ from Chef Marian!

Bravo! Environmental Working Group! You sent me this email and I’m posting it here and re-posting it thru my social media sites like ChefMarianPage and ChefMariansKitchen on Facebook. These are very simple things we do to make loud statements to our decision makers. “We want food that is basic and safe”! You can quote me … Read more

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Restaurant Week 2013 ~ Part Deux from the Chef Marian Table

Well…. hi again. I know I promised you Part two of Restaurant Week 2013 days ago, but life got away from me, with the Lima Bean Fair at The Heritage Museum in Encinitas today and all the promotion that went with it and the ‘celebrity judging’ that happened this afternoon. Busy, busy, busy. And no … Read more

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